Director of Lab Services, Capital Choice Pathology Lab

Director Of Laboratory Services

Adventist Healthcare's Capital Choice Pathology Lab seeks to hire an experienced Director of Laboratory Services who will embrace our mission to extend God's care through the ministry of physical, mental, and spiritual healing. As a Director of Laboratory Services you will:

• Oversee histology/immunohistochemistry/molecular technical services in accordance with CAP, state, and federal regulatory agency requirements; standard operating procedures; quality metrics in CCPLab CQI program.
• Update and maintain departmental technical policies and documentation.
• Optimize and ensure workflows increase throughput while maintaining high quality, timely service.
• Ensure that CCPLab histology, cytology, and immunohistochemical technical needs are maintained within 24 hours, 7 days a week laboratory.
• Develop new tests and methodologies as needed in the laboratory.
• Analyze and evaluate quality metrics per CQI and KPIs.
• Oversee corrective action and translate data trends into actionable recommendations to drive efficiency, process improvement, and departmental goals.
• Develop and implement training documentation, competency assessments, personnel development, and performance targets for staff.
• Perform on-boarding process for new associates;
  Maintains appropriate records for all associates and follows AHC set guidelines for hiring and employee relations.
• Manage budgetary planning and support optimization of resources to achieve financial targets, including understanding of test pricing.
• Assist in preparation and review of Business Contracts, RFP's (Bid Proposals), and monthly departmental reports.
• Demonstrate advanced proficiency in the use of Laboratory Information Systems, Microsoft, and EMR systems.
• Effective communication, critical thinking, and problem solving;
  Build relationships with diverse staff and stakeholders.
• Display strong prioritization and project management skills.
• Actively and effectively participate in company meetings; meet goals and timelines; demonstrate professionalism, compassion and leadership for patients, customers, physicians, and staff always.
• Participate in additional activities as needed.
• Ability to travel for the company as needed. This is usually within 50-mile radius. Occasional overnight travel will be expected.

Qualifications include:

• Bachelor's degree required;
  Master's degree in Healthcare Administration, Business Administration, or closely related field is preferred
• ASCP related certification required
• 5- 10 years of successful experience in management leadership in a pathology technical laboratory

Work Schedule:

Pay Range:

$ - $

If the salary range is listed as $0 or if the position is Per Diem (with a fixed rate), salary discussions will take place during the screening process.

Under the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA), this position is classified as:

United States of America (Exempt)

At Adventist Health Care our job is to care for you.

We do this by offering:

• Work life balance through nonrotating shifts
• Recognition and rewards for professional expertise
• Free Employee parking
• Medical, Prescription, Dental, and Vision coverage for employees and their eligible dependents effective on your date of hire
• Employer-paid Short & Long-Term Disability, Basic Life Insurance and AD&D, (short-term disability buy-up available)
• Paid Time Off
• Employer retirement contribution and match after 1-year of eligible employment with a 3-year vesting period
• Voluntary benefits include flexible spending accounts, legal plans, and life, pet, auto, home, long term care, and critical illness & accident insurance
• Subsidized childcare at participating childcare centers
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP) support

As a faith-based organization, with over a century of caring for the communities in the Maryland area, Adventist Health Care has earned a reputation for high-quality, compassionate care. Adventist Health Care was the first and is the largest healthcare provider in Montgomery County.

If you want to make a difference in someone's life every day, consider a position with a team of professionals who are doing just that, making a difference.

Join the Adventist Health Care team today, apply now to be considered!

COVID-19 Vaccination

Adventist Health Care strongly recommends all applicants to be fully vaccinated for COVID-19 before commencing employment. Applicants may be required to furnish proof of vaccination.

Tobacco and Drug Statement

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