Executive Director, Lab Services

The Executive Director, Lab Services, is responsible for planning, organizing, and directing the administrative, fiscal, and technical activities of the laboratories at Cape Cod Hospital and Falmouth Hospital, as well as Cape Cod Lab services. They direct the day-to-day operations of the laboratory services through the management staff and participate in determining department objectives.

What You Will Do

The main responsibilities of the Executive Director, Lab Services, include conceiving, planning, and implementing strategic operational issues for the hospital laboratories, developing laboratories' annual operating and capital equipment budgets, and maintaining departmental reports and records.

Why It Might Be a Fit

To be successful in this role, you will need to have extensive knowledge of analytical chemistry, hematology, coagulation, urinalysis, histology, POCT, microbiology, and blood bank from a methods and quality control perspective. You will also need to have strong project management skills, experience in LEAN/Six Sigma, and the ability to communicate effectively with customers, executive leaders, and staff.

Requirements

• Master's degree in Business, Healthcare Administration, or related field
• Minimum of ten years progressive experience in clinical laboratory operations or three years progressive management experience in integrated clinical or reference laboratory
• Extensive knowledge of analytical Chemistry, Hematology, Coagulation, Urinalysis, Histology, POCT, Microbiology, and Blood Bank from a methods and quality control perspective
• Extensive knowledge of modern principles and practices of instruments and methods used in the collection and analysis in laboratory operations
• Extensive knowledge of policies, practices, and procedures applicable to laboratory operations
• In-depth experience in quality assurance programs
• Strong project management skills; experience in LEAN/Six Sigma a plus
• Strong verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to communicate successfully with customers, executive leaders, and staff