Director Clinical Laboratories

Employment Type: Full time Shift: Day Shift Description: The Director of Clinical Laboratories at Loyola University Medical Center, under the direction of the Regional Administrative Director coordinates and ensures the effectiveness of the core lab, microbiology, transfusion medicine, transplant immunology, and clinical genomic laboratories. This includes setting priorities, developing policies and procedures; collaborating with medical and administrative leaders to assure efficient lab operations; financial and human resource management; strategic planning; and quality assessment and improvement. They continually evaluate progress toward objectives and ensures that day-to-day operations are efficient and effective while maintaining the standards of laboratory practice as defined by the College of American Pathologists, American Society of Clinical Pathologists, Clinical Laboratory Standards Institute and relevant professional societies. What you will do: QUALITY: In collaboration with senior management and/or clinical leadership, assists in establishing standards and strategic initiatives to support organizational patient care goals. FINANCIAL MANAGEMENT: Assists in the development of annual budget to ensure appropriate allocation of resources to support operations and meet departmental goals. Manages operational budget including revenue, expenses, staff levels and capital equipment sufficient to meet current and projected patient volume or service requirements. PLANNING: Leads strategic planning activities for service area and aligns departmental or service area plans and activities with organizational goals. Analyzes environmental issues as well as quality, service and financial data in order to collaboratively develop systematic plans for achievement of goals. ORGANIZING RESOURCES: Implements systems and functions to achieve organizational objectives and maximize quality of care and high patient satisfaction, and/or efficient operations. Recruits, interviews and selects staff in collaboration with Human Resources and ensures that staffing guidelines/standards are maintained in accordance with patient care and/or departmental requirements. Utilizes measurements of quality and productivity to evaluate systems and staffing. Develops and implements policies and management/operational structures to ensure continuous quality care, patient access, customer service excellence and enhanced profitability. TEAM BUILDING: Fosters positive team collaboration and staff development to facilitate efficient operations, employee engagement and achievement of patient quality/safety/satisfaction or customer service excellence goals. Oversees human resource functions including recruitment, training and performance management to maintain the highest quality workforce. Establishes and maintains effective relations with internal and external contacts. COMMUNICATION: Provides effective communication to administration, faculty, management and staff to establish understanding of the organization mission and strategic goals necessary to achieve operational goals. What's required: Bachelor's degree; Master's preferred MBA, HMA, or related field. 6-10 years of previous job-related experience; 10+ years preferred. Managerial Experience: 3-5 years At Loyola University Medical Center, we know you're more than your job. We see you and all of your potential. That's why we invest in our people. Clinical advancement programs, flexible scheduling, tuition reimbursement and day one benefits at Loyola, what's important to you, is important to us. Join our family. Benefits from Day One Daily Pay Career Development Tuition Reimbursement On Site Fitness Center (Gottlieb Memorial Hospital & LUMC) Educational Stipend Certification reimbursement (up to 1 certification) Referral Rewards Our Commitment to Diversity and Inclusion Trinity Health is one of the largest not-for-profit, Catholic healthcare systems in the nation. Built on the foundation of our Mission and Core Values, we integrate diversity, equity, and inclusion in all that we do. Our colleagues have different lived experiences, customs, abilities, and talents. Together, we become our best selves. A diverse and inclusive workforce provides the most accessible and equitable care for those we serve. Trinity Health is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, status as a protected veteran, or any other status protected by law.