Associate Director, Lab Services
Columbus, OH, United States
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Job Title:
Associate Director, Lab Services
Department:
University Hospital | Lab Administration
Scope of Position
The Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center Clinical Laboratories are committed to improving people's lives through innovation in research, education, and patient care. The Associate Director provides leadership and development to managers and specialized staff and ensures consistency of operations between clinical laboratories, anatomic pathology, medical center leadership and various departments throughout the Medical Center. The Associate Director works with members of the faculty and staff to ensure the provision of high-quality patient care while ensuring the financial viability of the programs, benchmarking, productivity objectives, development, and implementation of strategic growth plans, operational, financial, facilities, outreach, and other business activities across the system. The clinical labs are responsible for pre-analytic, analytic, and post-analytic functions on clinical specimens to obtain information about the health of a patient pertaining to the diagnosis, treatment, and prevention of disease, assisting care providers with clinical information related to patient care, education, and research.
Position Summary
The Associate Director provides leadership and expertise as they develop, align, and operationalize the program's clinical, academic, and research activities to support the overall OSUWMC goals and implement key initiatives through interdisciplinary collaboration. The Associate Director assists with oversight of the department(s), including fiscal management, operational metrics and dashboards, position control management, contract management, project/operational support, facilities support, audit coordination and compliance, strategic planning, and all other administrative and operational management matters specific to the department(s). The Associate Director promotes an environment that facilitates patient and staff satisfaction and a culture of team development and professional growth and participates in professional organizations and workgroups to promote the organization's image externally. This role will also support a strategic vision for growth or improvements that will enhance the department operations and support the laboratories, including auditing external client relationships regarding payment, billing, and services. This position directly reports to the Operations Director and works with the Division and Medical Directors.
Minimum Qualifications
For Hire: Bachelor's Degree in Biological Sciences, Health related Sciences or equivalent combination of education and experience. American Society of Clinical Pathology Certification in Medical Technologist or Medical Lab Scientist. 7 years of relevant experience required. 12 or more years of relevant experience preferred.
Ongoing: Maintains certification status and continue to attend meetings and seminars to stay current in all areas
of discipline. Meets mandatory education and health surveillance requirements. Demonstrates competence in the technical, interpersonal, and cognitive skills required to perform the essential job functions.
Additional Information:
Location:
Rhodes Hall (0354)
Position Type:
Regular
Scheduled Hours:
40
Shift:
First Shift
Final candidates are subject to successful completion of a background check. A drug screen or physical may be required during the post offer process.
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