Clinical Laboratory Operation Director - AP, Outreach, Transfusion/Transplant Services

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General Description:

Under administrative direction, directs the overall administrative and technical operations of OU Health Laboratory Services department.

Essential Responsibilities:

Responsibilities listed in this section are core to the position. Inability to perform these responsibilities with or without an accommodation may result in disqualification from the position.

• Plans, organizes, directs and controls laboratory service functions.
• Develops, implements and reviews all programs, policies and procedures relating to Laboratory Services.
• Develops and executes strategic plans and budgetary requirements.
• Confers with hospital administrators regarding Laboratory issues.
• Monitors and evaluates the effectiveness of Laboratory functions and the ability of the departments to meet the needs of its customers.
• Directs the interviewing, hiring, training, discipline and evaluation of employees within the department.
• Participates in the personnel processes for the management and supervisor staff.
• Effectively monitor and operate within established goals and maintain compliance with hospital, federal and state regulations.

General Responsibilities:

• Performs other duties as assigned

Minimum Qualifications:

Education: Bachelor's degree in biological science or related field required

Experience: Five (5) years of professional experience in laboratory services in a hospital, which includes 5 to 7 years of progressive leadership experience in a laboratory services program required.

License(s)/Certification(s)/Registration(s) Required: None

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• Knowledge of budgetary methods and fiscal management. Knowledge of federal, state and hospital rules, regulations and policies governing laboratory and work.
• Knowledge of current laboratory practices, techniques and terminology as it relates to autopsies, chemistry, cytology, hematology, histology, microbiology and surgical pathology.
• Knowledge of JCAHO accreditation, compliance and survey processes.
• Familiar with the quality control requirements of a laboratory plus the related safety issues and guidelines.
• Skill in effective communication, both verbal and written.
• Ability to plan and supervise the work of others.
• Knowledge of report preparation.
• Ability to maintain effective working relationships with others and manage a large department.

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