Director of Laboratory Services

DescriptionJoin St. Joseph Regional Medical Center in Lewiston, Idaho—where nationally recognized quality meets small-town heart. We’re proud to be recognized for excellence and patient safety, including an “A” Hospital Safety Grade from The Leapfrog Group, inclusion in Becker’s list of “Great Community Hospitals,” and U.S. News & World Report accolades for maternity care. Here, you’ll find a teamwork-first culture, leaders who support you, and coworkers who genuinely have your back. New grads are welcome—we’re committed to training, mentoring, and helping you build confidence as you grow. And because we know great care starts with taking care of our people, we offer competitive benefits and a workplace you can feel good about. If you’re looking for a place to do meaningful work, build a career, and feel proud serving your community—you belong at St. Joe’s.Job SummaryThe Director of Laboratory will ensure that all services are meeting the quality metrics, are cost contained and are carried out in an expeditious manner. Additional responsibilities include recognizing results or issues that require referral to the Pathologist, assuring competency of all personnel, formulating the budget for the department, maintaining performance improvement activities within the department and participating in Quality activities and maintaining efficient and effective departmental operations in compliance with all state, federal and local regulatory laws, standards and protocols. The person in this position must be capable of performing all the duties of a Medical Technologist. Responsible for personnel management reporting to the Administrator in this area.Essential FunctionsResponsible for department’s operational excellence and ensures that the department delivers quality services in accordance with applicable policies, procedures, and professional standardsResponsible for the fiscal management of the department; ensures proper utilization of organization’s financial resources.Works with hospital administration on planning, organizing and directing laboratory operations and ensuring compliance with all local, state and federal regulationsMakes daily rounds in the Laboratory to judge effectiveness of operation, utilization of personnel and supplies, and general ethical and professional environmentSecures and maintain the physical facilities, equipment and supplies which are required to carry out effective patient careInitiates and actuate improved methods of services and direct their implementationResponsible for the fiscal operation of the department and prepare budgets for personnel, operating expense and capital equipmentCommunicates appropriately and clearly to physicians, staff and administrationEstablishes and maintains standards of performance and ensures competency and appropriate licensure of personnelDirects and participates in the human resources management function for the department by coordinating the selection, promotion, orientation and performance appraisal processesCoordinates the department's in-service trainingAttends and participates in hospital committees, as appropriateMakes recommendations to the pathologist regarding new test procedures, equipment purchases and budgetary functionsQualificationsEducationBS or Masters of Science degree with appropriate courses in Biology, Chemistry, and Mathematics which would qualify him/her as a Medical Technologist, or Medical Technologist/Clinical Laboratory Scientist B.S.(ASCP), or Medical Technologist (AMT/ASCP) with B.S. or B.A. degree in Biology, Chemistry or Physics and has passed Board of Registry examinationLicenses/CertificationsMedical Technologist certification (ASCP or equivalent), or Medical Technologist recognized by the GDHR.ExperienceMinimum of 7 years’ experience in the clinical Laboratory, and management and supervisory skills necessary to perform the job functions relating to personnel management.Requires critical thinking skills, decisive judgment and the ability to work with minimal supervision.Must be able to work in a stressful environment and take appropriate action.Job Field: Laboratory/RadiologyOrganization: 0438 - St. Joseph Reg Med CtrShift: Day