Executive Director, Lab Services - Cape Cod Healthcare

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Directs the day-to-day operations of the Cape Cod Healthcare laboratory services through the management staff. Participates in determining department objectives, follows through to assure attainment,

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Directs the day-to-day operations of the Cape Cod Healthcare laboratory services through the management staff.
Participates in determining department objectives, follows through to assure attainment, evaluates performance in relation to objectives while implementing best practices at both hospitals.
Ensures adequate staffing model that support laboratory operations.
Develops strong working relationship and communication with all leadership and departments.
Is the primary interface with the pathologists for planning and implementing significant operational processes.
Conceives, plans and implements strategic operational issues for the hospital laboratories while taking into account the strategic and operational goals of C-Lab. All policies and procedures will be written and implemented and always in compliance with and in accordance with the standards of CAP, CAP, CLIA, Joint Commission, DPH and other regulatory agencies.
Develops laboratories' annual operating and capital equipment budgets and assures department operates within allocated funds.
Maintains departmental reports and records and collects statistical data for administrative and regulatory purposes.
Develops and maintains departmental policies and procedures, objectives, quality assurance program, safety, environmental and infection control programs.
Develops standards of performance and completes performance evaluations as needed.
Participates on hospital committees and attends meetings as required.
Leads process improvement and quality initiatives as directed
Maintains confidentiality of information deemed confidential.
Maintains professional growth and development through seminars, workshops, and professional affiliations to keep abreast of latest trends in field of expertise.
Perform other work related duties as assigned or requested.

Master’s degree in Business, Healthcare Administration, or related field.
Minimum of ten years progressive experience in clinical laboratory operations or three years progressive management experience in integrated clinical or reference laboratory
Extensive knowledge of analytical Chemistry, Hematology, Coagulation, Urinalysis, Histology, POCT, Microbiology, and Blood Bank from a methods and quality control perspective
Extensive knowledge of modern principles and practices of instruments and methods used in the collection and analysis in laboratory operations
Extensive knowledge of policies, practices and procedures applicable to laboratory operations
In-depth experience in quality assurance programs
Strong project management skills; experience in LEAN/Six Sigma a plus
Strong verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to communicate successfully with customers, executive leaders and staff
Ability to plan, direct, and coordinate the work of professional and technical staff in a manner conducive to high technical standards, efficiency and performance
Ability work effectively in a team environment and to engage managers and employees in a culture of growth, respect, knowledge and ownership of quality service