Title: Director of Clinical Laboratory
Location: Scarborough, Maine 04074
Duration: 13-week Travel Assignment
Schedule: Monday-Friday, 7:00 AM - 4:00 PM
Description
- We are seeking an experienced and dynamic Director of Clinical Laboratory to lead operations at a small-to-medium complexity hospital laboratory in York, Maine.
- The ideal candidate is a seasoned, strategic leader with exceptional soft skills and a proven track record in laboratory management.
- Following a recent successful CAP inspection and reaccreditation, the team is experiencing heightened sensitivity due to external environmental pressures affecting the broader hospital system. We require a strong, empathetic communicator who is passionate about employee engagement, fostering trust, and maintaining high-quality clinical standards.
- Oversee day-to-day laboratory operations, ensuring compliance with local, state, and federal regulations (eg, CLIA, CAP, AABB).
- Supervise all laboratory personnel, ensuring competence, licensure, and high performance.
- Foster a culture of quality, safety, and continuous improvement.
- Collaborate closely with hospital administration and other departments to support optimal patient care.
- Prepare and manage the department's operational, personnel, and capital budgets.
- Promote team engagement through transparent communication and proactive leadership.
- Provide direction for performance improvement initiatives and ensure timely corrective actions.
- Ensure 24/7 functionality and readiness of laboratory services.
- Previous oversight of CAP or similar accreditation surveys strongly preferred.
Required Qualifications:
Bachelor's degree in medical technology, Biology, Chemistry, or related field.
Certification:
Active registration with ASCP or equivalent certification body.
Experience:
- Minimum 2 years of experience managing a hospital-based clinical laboratory.
- In-depth knowledge of acute care clinical laboratory operations.
Physical Requirements:
- Ability to sit for 4-6 hours and walk for up to 2 hours daily.
- Light to moderate physical work: lift/carry up to 50 lbs.
- Frequent reaching, bending, stooping, and use of hands/fingers