Clinical Laboratory Director

St. Francis Hospital Memphis

Saint Francis Hospital Memphis is a 478-bed acute care hospital dedicated to providing high quality, compassionate care to the Mid-South community. As a comprehensive medical center, Saint Francis Hospital Memphis features a broad spectrum of tertiary and acute care, outpatient services and specialty areas including Women’s Services, Surgical Services, Bariatric Center of Excellence and Behavioral Health. Other acute care areas include Emergency Room, Critical Care, Med/ Surge and Telemetry.

Laboratory Director Position Summary

Develops and manages the annual department operating and capital budgets.
Directs daily operations of department.
Directs staff.
Has ability to hire, fire and discipline.
Responsible for quality of testing in all areas of the laboratory.

Responsibilities

• Develops and manages the annual department operating and capital budgets
• Directs daily operations of department
• Directs staff
• Has ability to hire, fire and discipline
• Responsible for Tenet Healthcare Laboratory technical development, implementation and integration within areas of technical expertise, to include instrument acquisition, logistic support and laboratory information systems integration

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Laboratory Director Needed Education, Experience and Certifications

Education

Required: Bachelors degree in Medical Technology or related Health Science Specialty. Meets CLIA requirements for General Supervisor.
Preferred: Masters in Allied Health Specialty or Health Administration or Business.

Experience

Required: 5 years of progressive management experience in an acute care facility.
Preferred: Lab Director experience.

Certifications

Required: Registered in accordance with an approved certifying agency (ASCP, NCA, AMT or equivalent). Licensure, as required by State law.