director of laboratory operations

Mercy Medical Center

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Location: Mercy Medical Center<br>
Job Type: Full-Time, Exempt</div><div></div><div><br>
The Director of Clinical Laboratory provides leadership for the administrative, technical, financial, quality, compliance, and personnel functions of clinical laboratory services. This role oversees one or multiple laboratory departments and ensures services are delivered in accordance with hospital policy, system standards, and regulatory requirements.</div><div></div><div><br>
The Director partners with local laboratory leadership and Corporate Laboratory Operations to support standardized practices, system integration, and performance outcomes. This position maintains a hands-on presence, provides operational guidance, and supports laboratory operations as needed, including performing routine testing.</div>
Responsibilities:
<ul><li>Direct overall laboratory operations, including administrative management, technical oversight, quality assurance, compliance, and staffing.</li><li>
Ensure ongoing regulatory compliance with local, state, and federal requirements, including CLIA, CAP, and The Joint Commission (TJC).</li><li>
Support system-wide standardization and integration of laboratory policies, procedures, LIS, instrumentation, supplies, and quality processes.</li><li>
Collaborate with Corporate Laboratory Operations Leadership on policies, procedures, equipment, supplies, and laboratory information systems.</li><li>
Lead quality improvement and performance monitoring, ensuring laboratories meet or exceed established financial, quality, and service KPIs.</li><li>
Maintain accountability for financial performance, including budgeting, productivity, and cost management.</li><li>
Provide direct operational support, including performing routine laboratory testing as needed.</li><li>
Supervise and develop laboratory personnel, ensuring appropriate staffing, competency, and performance management.</li><li>
Manage special projects and system initiatives, ensuring completion within established timelines.</li></ul>
Qualifications:
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EDUCATION, EXPERIENCE, TRAINING</div><div></div><div><br>
1. Bachelor of Science degree in a scientific field to meet requirements of Clinical Laboratory Improvement Act (CLIA).<br>
2. Possession of a valid license or certificate of Clinical Laboratory Scientist or Medical Technologist or Medical Laboratory Scientist, ASCP preferred<br>
3. Minimum 5 years supervisory clinical laboratory experience required.<br>
4. General Accounting and statistics and financial operating experience<br>
5. Quality Control and quality tools management courses desired<br>
6. LEAN Six Sigma certification preferred<br>
7. Master&rsquo;s Degree preferred.</div><div>
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Pay Transparency:
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Mercy Medical Center offers competitive compensation and a comprehensive benefits package that provides employees the flexibility to tailor benefits according to their individual needs. Our Total Rewards package includes, but is not limited to, paid time off, a 401K retirement plan, medical, dental, and vision coverage, tuition reimbursement, and many more voluntary benefit options. A reasonable compensation estimate for this role, which includes estimated wages, benefits, and other forms of compensation, is $85,280.00 to $123,510.40 on an annualized basis. The exact starting compensation to be offered will be determined at the time of selecting an applicant for hire, in which a wide range of factors will be considered, including but not limited to, skillset, years of applicable experience, education, credentials and licensure.</div><div></div><div><br>
The company is dedicated to empowering its staff with a comprehensive, competitive benefits package, allowing them the freedom to customize their benefits to fit their unique needs. Our abundant resources, programs, and voluntary options serve as a foundation for individual growth and well-being. Learn more here: https://www.primehealthcare.com/benefitsthatmattermost/</div>
Employment Status: Full Time Shift: Days Equal Employment Opportunity:
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Company is an equal employment opportunity employer. Company prohibits discrimination against any applicant or employee based on race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, age (subject to applicable law), disability, military status, genetic information or any other basis protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws. The Company also prohibits harassment of applicants or employees based on any of these protected categories. Know Your Rights: https://www.eeoc.gov/sites/default/files/2022-10/EEOC_KnowYourRights_screen_reader_10_20.pdf</div></div></div></div></div><div></div>

Director of Clinical Laboratory

The Medicus Firm

<p><br></p><p><strong>Laboratory Director</strong></p><p><strong>West Texas </strong></p><p><br></p><p> Join a team with newly updated facilities and technology, Siemens chemistry analyzers (1 year old), 90% of testing done in-house, including microbiology, hematology, chemistry, and blood banking. Work in a supportive, trusted environment with excellent leadership. </p><p><br></p><p><u>Position Highlights</u> : </p><ul><li> Enjoy a flexible leadership role with reasonable on-call expectations and a supportive, well-staffed team. </li><li> Join a respected Critical Access Hospital with a newly upgraded lab and high internal/external reputation. </li><li> We have received consistently outstanding COLA survey results and are known for operational efficiency and excellence in patient care. </li><li> Work closely with an engaged, trusted hospital administration and collaborate with a strong group of fellow department managers and a highly trained lab team. </li><li> Excellent relationships across departments including nursing, registration, and medical staff. </li><li> Lead a model department with a respected reputation and take on high-impact responsibilities. </li><li> This role is essential to hospital operations and offers opportunity for long-term leadership, development, and visibility within the organization. </li></ul><p><u>Compensation & Benefits</u> : </p><ul><li> $105K-$130K (commensurate on experience) </li><li> Annual performance-based increases </li><li> Full relocation assistance available </li><li> Comprehensive Benefits Package: Health, dental, vision insurance, Life/AD&D insurance, Short/long-term disability available for purchase </li><li> Malpractice coverage provided, Retirement: 4% withheld, 1.75:1 match, 7% guaranteed growth, fully vested after 5 years </li><li> PTO: Vacation, sick leave, and holidays included; separate catastrophic leave bank, CME: Time off available <strong> </strong></li></ul><p><u>Qualifications</u> : </p><ul><li> Bachelor's degree in Medical Laboratory Science or related field required </li><li> Master's degree preferred </li><li> Certifications: ASCP or equivalent required </li><li> Eligible for or currently holding state licensure (if applicable) </li><li> Experience: 5+ years in a clinical laboratory </li><li> Prior lab leadership experience preferred </li><li> Strong understanding of lab regulations, compliance, and quality standards (COLA, CIHQ) </li></ul><p><u>About the Community</u> </p><ul><li> West Texas Charm with Urban Access </li><li> Friendly and supportive West Texas town known for its welcoming residents </li><li> Low cost of living, quality schools, home to Western Texas College, and a hub for regional commerce </li><li> Strong local economy with a diverse industry bas,e and just south of Lubbock! </li><li> Access to outdoor recreation and family-friendly amenities </li><li> Active chamber of commerce and community engagement opportunities </li></ul><p><strong>Job Reference #: MLT 25796</strong></p>

Laboratory Director Up to $130K Texas

ONE NUCLEUS

<p>AstraZeneca is a global, science-led, patient-focused biopharmaceutical company that focuses on the discovery, development and commercialisation of prescription medicines for some of the world's most serious diseases. But we're more than one of the world's leading pharmaceutical companies. At AstraZeneca, we are pioneering new frontiers by identifying and treating patients earlier, working towards the aim of eliminating cancer as a cause of death.</p> <p>Precision Medicine & Biosamples within AstraZeneca focuses on matching medicines to those patients who will benefit from them most and delivers companion or complementary diagnostic assays that align with the drug development process and enable personalised healthcare approaches within our clinical portfolio.</p> <p><b>Come and join our AZ team where you will play a pivotal role in this exciting period of development </b></p> <p>We are looking for a highly collaborative Director who will be accountable for leading AZ clinical trial diagnostic testing and reporting within our accredited diagnostic laboratory at the Cambridge Biomedical Campus. This laboratory deploys new and novel diagnostic assays as well as serving as a diagnostic testing site for our drug and companion diagnostic development programs. This role will involve leading deployment, validation and operational delivery of novel and existing tissue and molecular based diagnostics within an accredited laboratory environment.</p> <p>The current portfolio is focused mainly on immunohistochemistry and computational pathology; the role would suit an experienced lab operations leader or pathologist with a background in IHC diagnostic development and operations. The role holder will lead the oversight of assay validation, day to day operations of the accredited lab, and serve as a knowledge expert in the delivery and performance of assays to support our development needs.</p> <p>Working closely with colleagues within Precision Medicine & Biosamples, as well as teams throughout AstraZeneca, you will deliver regulatory-compliant workflows within our accredited lab. The role also includes collaboration with external diagnostic partners and testing laboratories.</p> <p>As a member of the Precision Medicine and Biosamples team the role-holder will have responsibility for line and/or project matrix management of staff members. The incumbent will ensure that all activities are delivered demonstrating behaviours and values aligned to the AstraZeneca code of conduct and supporting policies, standards and procedures including compliant management of budget, safety, health and environment.</p> Requirements <ul> <li>Medical or biological degree</li> <li>Relevant qualifications and experience in diagnostic/research histopathology</li> <li>Experience of leading in a dynamic testing laboratory, for example NHS, CAP-CLIA or diagnostic company</li> <li>Experience in validating and integrating tissued based assays in a regulated environment e.g. under IVDR, ISO13485, ISO15189 or within a CAP/CLIA laboratory</li> <li>Experience in IHC and ideally digital pathology</li> <li>Ability to lead projects and teams in a matrix environment</li> <li>Ability to communicate clearly and influence stakeholders while keeping balanced and objective views</li> <li>Board-certification in Anatomic and/or Clinical Pathology or possess equivalent qualifications</li> <li>Experience CAP-CLIA laboratory standards</li> <li>Demonstration of a broad lab-based science and technical background</li> <li>UnderstandingofPrecision Medicine approaches and diagnostic development in Oncology</li> <li>Experience interacting with In Vitro Diagnostics regulatory authorities</li> <li>Proven track record of working with third parties, both commercial and academic</li> </ul> In Office Requirement <p>When we put unexpected teams in the same room, we unleash bold thinking with the power to inspire life-changing medicines. In-person working gives us the platform we need to connect, work at pace and challenge perceptions. That's why we work, on average, a minimum of fivedays per week from the office. But that doesn't mean we're not flexible. We balance the expectation of being in the office while respecting individual flexibility. Join us in our unique and ambitious world.</p> Why AstraZeneca? <p>At AstraZeneca's Oncology R&D business area, you'll be part of a team playing a critical role in driving meaningful change in the way we predict, prevent and treat patients' conditions. We're actively embracing and investing in technology, harnessing digital, data and analytics to reimagine the future of healthcare and deliver improved outcomes to patients beyond core medical. We're shaping the future, improving and speeding up portfolio development, improving the patient experience and outcomes at clinical trials. Join the team that is co-creating a digital ecosystem with patients at its core.</p> Competitive salary and benefits package on offer. <p>The successful candidate will have access to a flexible employee benefits fund, including holiday purchase and flexible time off, pension contributions, Share Save Plans, A performance recognition scheme and a competitive, generous remuneration package.</p>

Director, Lab Operations and Diagnostic Deployment

OhioHealth

<p><b>We are more than a health system. We are a belief system.</b> We believe wellness and sickness are both part of a lifelong partnership, and that everyone could use an expert guide. We work hard, care deeply and reach further to help people uncover their own power to be healthy. We inspire hope. We learn, grow, and achieve more - in our careers and in our communities.</p><p></p><p><b>Job Description Summary:</b></p><p></p>This position directs planning, organization, and operation of the laboratory services. The position is responsible for the overall coordination of testing processes within the campus and in conjunction with other OhioHealth hospitals and OhioHealth Laboratory Services.<p></p><p><b>Responsibilities And Duties:</b></p><p></p>60%<br>Manages all aspects of the hospital laboratory services to meet customer needs and support hospital and department balanced scorecard goals. This includes: direct responsibility for Laboratory operations and ownership/coordination of cross-functional, laboratory-related processes through leadership with Nursing, other departments, the medical staff, and administration. The Director is responsible for the development and management of department operating and capital budgets, as well as personnel issues within the department.<br>15%<br>Ensures Laboratory Department complies with relevant Joint Commission, CAP, CLIA, and FDA standards, as well as any other state/federal/local agency rules or professional standards. Ensures hospital complies with blood handling and use standards as defined by JCAHO and any other state/federal/local regulatory body.<br>15%<br>Represents the RMH Laboratory Department on appropriate hospital/system committees<br>10%<br>Participates in other activities within the hospital or system as necessary.<p></p><p><b>Minimum Qualifications:</b></p><p></p>Bachelor's Degree (Required)<p></p><p><b>Additional Job Description:</b></p><p>Field of Study: laboratory medicine Field of Study: Advanced degree in healthcare management or business.</p><p></p><p><b>Work Shift:</b></p>Day<p></p><p><b>Scheduled Weekly Hours :</b></p>40<p></p><p><b>Department</b></p>Lab Administration<p></p><p></p><p>Join us!<br>  if your passion is to work in a caring environment<br>  if you believe that learning is a life-long process<br>  if you strive for excellence and want to be among the best in the healthcare industry</p><p></p><p>Equal Employment Opportunity</p><p></p><p>OhioHealth is an equal opportunity employer and fully supports and maintains compliance with all state, federal, and local regulations. OhioHealth does not discriminate against associates or applicants because of race, color, genetic information, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, ancestry, national origin, veteran status, military status, pregnancy, disability, marital status, familial status, or other characteristics protected by law. Equal employment is extended to all person in all aspects of the associate-employer relationship including recruitment, hiring, training, promotion, transfer, compensation, discipline, reduction in staff, termination, assignment of benefits, and any other term or condition of employment </p>

Director, Laboratory - Riverside Methodist Hospital

Medanta

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  The Pathology and Laboratory Medicine Manager is required to provide highest standard of professional, scientific, consultative/advisory services in organizational, administrative and educational matters which are relevant to the services offered by Laboratory. They shall maintain the overall responsibility for the operation and administration of the laboratory.
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   Relate and function effectively with applicable accrediting and regulating agencies, appropriate administrative officials, and patient population served and providers of formal agreements when required.
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   Design and implement contingency plan to ensure that essential services are available during emergency situations or other conditions when laboratory services are limited or unavailable.
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   M.Sc. / B.Sc. in Medical Laboratory Technology or related discipline; additional certification in NABL Quality Management preferred.
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   Sound knowledge of NABL standards, LIS/HIS systems, and laboratory automation.
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Laboratory Operations Manager

Qataryello

<p>The client is a leading facilities management company that is well established in Saudi Arabia.</p><br><p>The Director of Laundry Operations will be responsible for:</p><ul><li>Managing the P&L of the division</li><li>Overseeing day to day operations</li><li>Establishing quality control measures, policies and procedures</li><li>Expanding the business through development of new partnerships</li></ul><br><p>The Director of Laundry Operations needs to have:</p><ul><li>Solid technical knowledge of laundry operations including setting quality control measures, policies and procedures</li><li>Strong commercial acumen to manage current partnerships and identify new business opportunities</li><li>Previous experience with P&L management</li><li>Strong leadership capabilities and experience managing large teams above 150 people</li><li>Deep understanding of the local Saudi market or, at least, of GCC region</li></ul>

Director of Laundry Operations

<div><p><b>Summary:</b></p>
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Lead the creation and ongoing management of PSW&rsquo;s Credentialing Department, ensuring compliance with NCQA, CMS, and payer requirements. Serve as the primary delegated entity for PSW customers, including health plans (payers), independent physician associations/groups (IPAs) and clinically integrated network (CINs). Oversee credentialing operations, contracting integration, and provider network alignment to support strategic growth and value-based care initiatives. In addition, this role will lead the strategic planning and implementation of PSW&rsquo;s Credentials Verification Organization (CVO) to support delegated credentialing for health plans and provider networks, ensuring compliance with NCQA and other accreditation standards.</p>
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Essential Functions:</b><br>
<i>Department Establishment &amp; Leadership:</i><br>
<ul><li>Design and implement PSW&rsquo;s Credentialing Department, including policies, workflows, and staffing.</li><li>Develop and maintain the Credentialing Delegation Manual and ensure annual updates.</li><li>Collaborates to develop communications, presentations, proposals and other work product as needed.</li><li>Works closely with compliance to ensure credentialing requirements are met, including regular audits</li><li>Lead organizational initiatives within areas of oversight to ensure efficiency and maintain compliance with the policies and standards, government laws and regulations.</li></ul><i>
Delegated Entity Oversight:</i><br>
<ul><li>Ensure compliance with NCQA, CMS, and payer standards through audits and performance monitoring.</li><li>Primary point of contact for all auditing, reporting, performance improvement and/or other follow-up concerning Credentialing System Controls, including oversight/compliance of any sub-delegations.</li><li>Serve as primary liaison for health plans and CINs regarding credentialing delegation agreements.</li></ul><i>
Contracting &amp; Provider Operations Integration:</i><br>
<ul><li>Collaborate with contracting, network management, provider engagement and operations teams to align credentialing processes with network development and payer agreements.</li><li>Support onboarding and contracting workflows to ensure timely provider participation.</li></ul><i>
CVO Development &amp; Accreditation:</i><br>
<ul><li>Design and implement PSW&rsquo;s CVO infrastructure, including technology, workflows, and staffing models.</li><li>Develop policies and procedures to meet NCQA, URAC, and CMS standards for credentialing and primary source verification.</li><li>Lead readiness activities for NCQA accreditation and maintain compliance post-certification.</li><li>Evaluate existing, and/or select credentialing technology platforms to support CVO operations.</li><li>Establish service-level agreements (SLAs) for delegated credentialing services provided to payers, IPAs &amp; CINs.</li></ul><i>
Governance &amp; Compliance:</i><br>
<ul><li>Lead Credentialing Committee meetings with the Medical Director.</li><li>Oversee sub-delegation arrangements and ensure compliance with all regulatory requirements.</li></ul><i>
Performance Management:</i><br>
<ul><li>Provides critical thinking, developing insights from data reports and assists stakeholders with the translation of information to knowledge and useful action plans.</li><li>Plays a critical role in performance management by guiding actionable initiatives from data; measuring progress and outcomes and helping implement interventions where applicable</li><li>Develop KPIs for credentialing operations and delegated functions.</li><li>Drive continuous improvement initiatives using data analytics and stakeholder feedback to increase efficiency and outcomes.</li></ul><i>
Team Management:</i><br>
<ul><li>Hire, train, and manage credentialing staff.</li><li>Develop departmental budget and monitor financial performance.</li><li>Manages all credentialing and re-credentialing activities according to P&amp;Ps and in compliance with NCQA.</li><li>Leads credentialing committee meetings in conjunction with the medical director</li><li>Oversees required monthly ongoing monitoring activities, ensuring compliance with all NCQA, CMS, and health plan requirements.</li><li>Monitor performance, develop, and implement solutions to address process and gaps across delegated operations.</li><li>Ensures staff compliance with PSW policies and procedures with special emphasis on HIPAA requirements</li><li>Builds and leverages cross-functional collaborative relationships to facilitate a team-work oriented atmosphere and achieve company goals.</li></ul><i>
Strategic Growth:</i><br>
<ul><li>Build scalable processes to expand CVO services to external clients.</li><li>Develop pricing models and operational metrics for CVO services.</li></ul></div>
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Knowledge/Skills/Abilities:</b><br>
<ul><li>Excellent computer proficiency (MS Office &ndash; Word, Excel, Outlook) including being able to effectively maintain written and computer records in accordance with regulatory agencies.</li><li>Set a positive example by displaying a pleasant and approachable demeanor at all times.</li><li>Proactive team player, strong follow-through, quick decision-making abilities and ability to problem solve.</li><li>Interpersonal skills, with the ability to build strong relationships at all levels.</li><li>Strong verbal and written communication skills with customers, supervisors and co-workers.</li><li>Strong organizational, time management and prioritization skills.</li><li>Self-starter. Ability to set priorities and keep to projected schedules.</li></ul></div><div>
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Required Education and/or Work Experience:</b><br>
<ul><li>Experience in building or managing a CVO or similar credentialing entity.</li><li>Knowledge of NCQA accreditation standards and delegated credentialing requirements.</li><li>Proven ability to lead large-scale operational transformation projects.</li></ul></div>
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Preferred Education and/or Work Experience:</b><br>
<ul><li>Bachelor&rsquo;s degree in business, Health Administration, or related field (Master&rsquo;s preferred).</li><li>7+ years in credentialing with health plan and provider network experience, i.e.) facility, ancillary, practitioner, including delegated credentialing.</li><li>Proven experience in contracting integration, provider operations, and team leadership.</li><li>Strong knowledge of NCQA standards and delegated credentialing requirements. Health plan payer knowledge and changes within the Washington State healthcare landscape</li><li>CIN experience with a provider perspective and strong orientation to value-based care principles</li></ul></div>
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Preferred but not required Certificates, Licenses and Registrations:</b><br>
<ul><li>CPCS or CPMSM certification.</li><li>Experience with credentialing technology platforms (e.g., MD-Staff, MedTrainer, Symplr, Verifiable).</li><li>Prior involvement in NCQA accreditation preparation.</li></ul></div><br>
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<p><i>PSW does not typically hire new employees near the top of the salary range.</i></p><p><b>
Benefits:</b></p>
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Dental insurance</li><li>
Disability insurance</li><li>
Flexible Spending Account (FSA)</li><li>
Health Savings Account (HSA)</li><li>
Health insurance</li><li>
Life insurance</li><li>
Paid time off</li><li>
Tuition reimbursement</li><li>
Vision insurance</li></ul></div>

Director of Credentialing and Delegated Operations

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