Director - Laboratory
Overview
Job Number: , Job Title: Director - Laboratory, Salary: $128,356.80 - $170,081.60 Harris Health System is the public healthcare safety-net provider established in 1966 to serve the residents of Harris County, Texas. As an essential healthcare system, Harris Health champions better health for the entire community, with a focus on low-income uninsured and underinsured patients, through acute and primary care, wellness, disease management and population health services. Ben Taub Hospital (Level 1 Trauma Center) and Lyndon B. Johnson Hospital (Level 3 Trauma Center) anchor Harris Health's robust network of 39 clinics, health centers, specialty locations and virtual (telemedicine) technology. Harris Health is among an elite list of health systems in the U.S. achieving Magnet(r) nursing excellence designation for its hospitals, the prestigious National Committee for Quality Assurance designation for its patient-centered clinics and health centers and its strong partnership with nationally recognized physician faculty, residents and researchers from Baylor College of Medicine; McGovern Medical School at The University of Texas Health Science Center at Houston (UTHealth); The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center; and the Tilman J. Fertitta Family College of Medicine at the University of Houston. Job Summary Plans, directs, and supervises all administrative functions of the Laboratory in regard to services, programs, and evaluations of such programs. Confers with Administration, Medical Director, and Medical Staff to ascertain Harris Health System needs related to Laboratory Services while ensuring activities are in accordance with CAP and JCAHO standards and Harris Health System Administrative policies.
Minimum Qualifications
Education/Specialized Training/Licensure: Graduate from an accredited college or university with a degree in Medical Technology, Biology or Chemistry and certified Medical Technologist (American Society of Clinical Pathologists, NCA, AMT, AAB). Master's degree in management, Business or Healthcare Administration related program is preferred. Work Experience (Years and Area): Seven years' experience in Core Laboratory including Management Experience (Years and Area): Five years of previous(recent) laboratory management experience Equipment Operated: PC equipment, Printer, Terminals, Analyzers SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS 1. Communication Skills: Above Average Verbal (Heavy Public Contact) Writing /Composing (Correspondence/Reports) 2. Other Skills: Analytical, CRT, P.C., MS Word, MS Excel, MS Access 3. Advanced Education: Advance Training/Specialty: Microsoft Office; PeopleSoft (a plus) 4. Work Schedule: Flexible 5. Other Requirements: Travel between Harris Health System facilities. #J-18808-Ljbffr Apply tot his job Apply To this Job