Position Title:Clinical Laboratory Operation Director - AP, Outreach, Transfusion/Transplant Services
Department:Blood Bank
Job Description: New to OU Health? Ask your recruiter about our competitive total rewards package including a sign-on bonus and possible relocation assistance (if you are located outside of 100 miles). 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.
Current OU Health Employees - Please click HERE to login.OU Health is an equal opportunity employer. We offer a comprehensive benefits package, including PTO, 401(k), medical and dental plans, and many more. We know that a total benefits and compensation package, designed to meet your specific needs both inside and outside of the work environment, create peace of mind for you and your family.