Laboratory Director

Laboratory Director – Wheeling, West Virginia

Our client in Wheeling West Virginia is seeking an experienced Laboratory Director to lead and oversee laboratory operations. This leadership role is responsible for ensuring high-quality laboratory services, maintaining quality and regulatory standards, managing departmental operations, and supporting the development and performance of laboratory staff.

The Laboratory Director will collaborate with pathologists, hospital leadership, and healthcare professionals while overseeing laboratory procedures, equipment, quality assurance, staffing, training, and the implementation of new tests, methods, instrumentation, and processes.

Job Responsibilities

• Direct and oversee daily laboratory operations and services.
• Establish and maintain laboratory quality standards, procedures, and protocols.
• Ensure proper performance, maintenance, service, and replacement of laboratory equipment.
• Manage departmental operations within the approved budget and identify opportunities for operational improvement.
• Monitor laboratory workload and staffing needs and make appropriate operational adjustments.
• Participate in quality assurance and quality control programs, proficiency testing, and regulatory compliance activities.
• Oversee laboratory information systems, including identifying needs, recommending improvements, and maintaining security and confidentiality.
• Implement new programs, tests, methods, instrumentation, and procedures.
• Oversee orientation, training, continuing education, and professional development of laboratory staff.
• Provide leadership through employee counseling, performance management, and staff development.
• Maintain current professional and technical knowledge through continuing education and professional development.
• Lead and participate in departmental meetings, committees, projects, and process-improvement initiatives.
• Collaborate with pathologists and other healthcare professionals to support accurate and timely diagnostic services.
• May direct and monitor the instruction and evaluation of students in medical technology and other healthcare programs
   

Experience:

• Minimum of 5 years of laboratory experience (Required)
• Minimum of 3 years of laboratory supervisory or management experience (Required)
• Experience managing laboratory operations, staffing, quality programs, and budgets
• Knowledge of medical technology and laboratory management principles
• Strong written and verbal communication skills

Education, Licensure & Certifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Medical Technology, Medical Laboratory Science, or a related field (Required)
• ASCP or AMT certification as a Medical Technologist/Medical Laboratory Scientist (Required)
• Current state-required licensure
• West Virginia candidates must possess a High Complexity Testing Personnel (HCTP)
• License issued by the WV Department of Health
• Master’s degree in Clinical Laboratory Management or a related field (Preferred)

Schedule & Compensation

• Direct Hire Opportunity
• Day Shift
• Start and end times vary based on the position
• Sign-On Bonus Available

If you or anyone you know is qualified, interested, and currently seeking employment, please send an updated resume and answers to the questions below to cjepsen@managedcarestaffers.com for immediate review and consideration.

Pre-Screening Questions

1) Do you have a Bachelor’s degree in Medical Technology, Medical Laboratory Science, or a related field?
2) Do you hold current ASCP or AMT certification as a Medical Technologist/Medical Laboratory Scientist?
3) Do you currently hold the required state licensure? (WV requires a High Complexity Testing Personnel (HCTP) license.)
4) How many years of laboratory experience do you have?
5) How many years of laboratory supervisory or management experience do you have?
6) Do you have a Master’s degree in Clinical Laboratory Management or a related field?
7) Do you have experience managing laboratory operations, quality assurance, staffing, and departmental budgets?
8) Do you have experience with laboratory information systems, instrumentation, and implementation of new testing methods?
9) What is your desired minimum annual compensation?
10) Are you immediately available for employment?