Employment Type:

Full time

Shift:

Day Shift

Description:

The Director of Community Hospital Laboratories at MacNeal Hospital is responsible for the ongoing operations of all respective hospital lab testing and designated phlebotomy and specimen collections. This includes the allocation of financial and human resources and the implementation and maintenance of the section’s quality improvement program in alignment with the regional quality program.

The Director promotes MAGIS behavior within the section and supports various health system-sponsored programs. The Director works closely with the laboratory medical director and the regional administrative director in the implementation of new policies, procedures, and equipment that support hospital and ambulatory operations. The Director works in concert with Hospital leadership to achieve local goals/objectives and patient satisfaction metrics.

Position responsibilities:

• Manages staffing resources, across all shifts, in order to meet the needs of laboratory stakeholders. A.) Hires qualified employees to fill open positions and terminates colleagues following appropriate procedures. B.) Ensures that employees are properly trained and that the training / lab competencies are appropriately documented. C.) Applies LUHS human resource policies consistently and fairly. D.) Evaluates and documents employee performance according to Loyola Medicine policies and identifies, documents, and resolves human resource issues within the section. E.) Provides regular feedback on employee performance and prepares, implements and monitors individual work improvement plans in order to improve employee performance. F.) Develops individuals for laboratory leadership positions and develops succession plans for colleagues. G.) Facilitates daily THLS huddles, and regularly scheduled staff meetings (across all shifts) to promote frequent and transparent communication of Lab, Hospital, and regional initiatives.

• Ensuring compliance with laboratory regulations and accreditation standards. A.) Maintains an awareness of current regulations and standards which effect operations for all areas within the laboratory scope of responsibilities. B.) Identifies areas of risk and implements activities to reduce the risk to the health system. C.) Ensures that variances are documented, investigated and resolved. D.) Collaborates with the Medical Director, regional lab leadership and laboratory staff to develop, implement, monitor, and sustain quality improvement projects. E.) Maintains at least quarterly quality assurance meetings and reports which align with regional objectives and are reported up through Hospital leadership. F.) Responsible for ensuring accreditation and regulatory compliance is achieved including CAP, The Joint Commission, and related external accreditations including providing variance reports as required.

• Ensures instruments and supply inventory are appropriate for volume and complexity of the operation to maintain efficient patient care operations A.) Prepares budgets and meets monthly financial thresholds. Investigates budget variances in a timely manner. B.) Recommends capital equipment purchases, in collaboration with the medical director and regional administrative director, to maintain and enhance lab testing and submits capital submissions as required.

• Providing laboratory services that meet the needs of internal and external stakeholders. A.) Acts as the primary contact person for nursing and medical personnel. B.) Serves as a resource for employee decision making. C.) Develops and implements strategies to improve stakeholder satisfaction. D.) Participates in intradepartmental meetings and task forces. E.) May be responsible to serve as Administrator On Call (AOC) and participate in local/regional incident command teams.

• In collaboration with clinical leadership and laboratory leadership (including medical director) ensures all laboratory policies and procedures are up-to-date and followed by colleagues. Implements new policies, procedures and equipment which support the vision of the laboratory, hospital, and region.

Requirements:

• Bachelor's degree in Science; Master's degree preferred.

• 3-5 years of previous job-related experience, 6-10 years preferred.

• Must be qualified under CLIA for high complexity testing.

• 1-2 years of supervisory or managerial experience preferred.

• Certified Medical Laboratory Scientist (ASCP) or equivalent preferred.

At MacNeal Hospital, we know you’re more than your job. We see you and all of your potential. That’s why we invest in our people. Clinical advancement programs, flexible scheduling, tuition reimbursement and day one benefits… at MacNeal, what’s important to you, is important to us. Join our family.

• Benefits from Day One

• Daily Pay

• Career Development

• Tuition Reimbursement

• On Site Fitness Center (Gottlieb Memorial Hospital & LUMC)

• Educational Stipend

• Certification reimbursement (up to 1 certification)

• Referral Rewards

Our Commitment to Diversity and Inclusion

Trinity Health is one of the largest not-for-profit, Catholic healthcare systems in the nation. Built on the foundation of our Mission and Core Values, we integrate diversity, equity, and inclusion in all that we do. Our colleagues have different lived experiences, customs, abilities, and talents. Together, we become our best selves. A diverse and inclusive workforce provides the most accessible and equitable care for those we serve. Trinity Health is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, status as a protected veteran, or any other status protected by law.

Our Commitment to Diversity and Inclusion

Trinity Health is a family of 115,000 colleagues and nearly 26,000 physicians and clinicians across 25 states. Because we serve diverse populations, our colleagues are trained to recognize the cultural beliefs, values, traditions, language preferences, and health practices of the communities that we serve and to apply that knowledge to produce positive health outcomes. We also recognize that each of us has a different way of thinking and perceiving our world and that these differences often lead to innovative solutions.

Our dedication to diversity includes a unified workforce (through training and education, recruitment, retention, and development), commitment and accountability, communication, community partnerships, and supplier diversity.

EOE including disability/veteran