Laboratory Director | Aurora, CO

Job Title: Laboratory Director

FLSA Status: Exempt

Reports to: CEO

Summary:

The laboratory director is a suitably qualified PhD or physician who is legally, morally, and ethically
responsible for the scope, standards, and quality of service. The laboratory director has the
knowledge and skills in all areas of practice which includes administration, somatic oncology
diagnostics teaching and education, research, and patient care treatments. The director stands
responsible for clinically useful, accurate technical services made available in a timely fashion to
enhance medical services to oncology patients. The director participates in all managerial decisions
and guides the operation of the laboratory ranging from selection of staff, choice of methods,
purchase of equipment, quality assurance, quality control, safety, hours of operation, scheduling of
staff, and utilization management.

Standards:

The laboratory director shall be aware of and perform the duties and responsibilities of the position
consistent with standards of accreditation of laboratories under CAP standards. The standard of
practice shall be consistent with the College of American Pathologists (CAP) in each jurisdiction by
suitably qualified individuals able to assume professional, scientific, consultative, organizational,
administrative, and educational responsibilities for the service.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

Implement and maintain the standards of laboratory operations in compliance of CLIA and CAP standards
Define and monitor accepted standards of performance and direct the implementation of laboratory services
Function as a peer member of the medical community
Assist in the interpretation and correlation of laboratory data for patient management.
Establish short- and long-term goals and allocate the appropriate resources
Manage and help develop validation plans for tests needed to support company’s growth
Provide cost-effective administration of all laboratory services
Provide educational direction for the medical and laboratory staff
Communicate effectively with accrediting, licensing, and regulatory bodies, including Z coding in the instances that are applicable

Essential Duties and Responsibilities as Service Provider:

Medical significance, interpretation, and correlation of data. Make judgments about the medical significance of laboratory data and communicate effectively in interpreting laboratory data and relating correlations to referring hospital pathologists as appropriate.
Direct Service – Personally perform a variety of services expected of a laboratory physician at a technical histology laboratory, e.g; manage and oversee validations, review, approve, and sign off Standard Operating Procedures, work with Pathology Manager to provide QA/QC support as needed, follow CAPA processes when indicated, etc.
Consultations: Provide consultations to client pathologists regarding the medical significance of laboratory findings and utilization of the laboratory as appropriate.
Medical Staff and Supporting Role: Support the medical staff as appropriate, for those facilities served.
Standards of Performance: Define, implement, and monitor accepted standards of performance in quality control, quality assurance, and cost-effectiveness of the laboratory service in accordance to CLIA and CAP.
Monitoring and Correlation of Laboratory Data: Monitor all work performed in the laboratory to determine that reliable medical data are being generated, correlate laboratory data for diagnosis and patient management.
Appropriate and Timely Service: Stand responsible for the appropriate and timely response of the laboratory to physician’s requests for testing plus the appropriate and timely reporting of results. Document compliance with CAP and CLIA standards.
Quality Assurance Responsibilities: Assure that the laboratory participates effectively in quality assurance program meeting CAP standards.
Personnel: Ensure there are sufficient qualified personnel with adequate training and experience to supervise and perform the work of the laboratory.
Strategic Planning: Perform planning for setting goals and allocation of resources appropriate to the medical environment. (Where appropriate in conjunction with the medical staff and administration of the hospital or institution).
Administrative and Management Responsibilities: Provide effective and efficient administration of the service including budget planning and control. (Where appropriate in conjunction with the administration of the hospital or institution). Certify and monitor accuracy of information used for third party payments. Promote a stimulating environment for team members to maintain a high quality of laboratory service.
Education Responsibilities: Provide educational direction and opportunities for the medical and laboratory staff and participate in educational programs of the institution as appropriate.
Research and Development Responsibilities: Plan and direct research and development appropriate to the facility.
Reference Laboratories: Work with Executive Management in selection of all referral laboratories.
Safety Responsibilities: Promote a safe laboratory environment for personnel and other occupants.
Ethical Responsibilities: Promote practices that are consistent with accepted ethical standards for medical profession.

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