Director of Lab

Welcome to Baylor Scott & White Surgical Hospital Las Colinas, Irving, TX, where innovation, collaboration, and patient-centered care converge to create an exceptional workplace!

Baylor Scott & White Surgical Hospital Las Colinas is seeking a Director of Laboratory to join our team!

Director of Laboratory at Baylor Scott & White Surgical Hospital Las Colinas: 

• The Director is responsible for daily operations, personnel management, point-of care testing, contracted/referral patient analysis, and regulatory compliance of both the radiology and laboratory services for the facility. 

Why Choose Baylor Scott & White Surgical Hospital Las Colinas?

·       A Powerhouse Collaboration: Our hospital is a joint venture between Baylor Scott & White Health (BSWH), United Surgical Partners International (USPI), and dedicated local physicians. This partnership ensures a dynamic and enriching environment for both patients and staff.

·       Serving North Texas: Covering the expansive North Texas region, we provide a wide range of medical and surgical services across 7 Operating Rooms, 12 private inpatient rooms, and a 3-bed Emergency Department.

·       Expert Specializations: Our hospital is a hub for expertise, specializing in Orthopedics, Joint Replacement, Spine, Urology, General Surgery, ENT, and more. Our diverse range of specialties offers you the opportunity to expand your skills and make a difference in patients' lives.

·       A Legacy of Excellence: Established in 2003 as Irving Coppell Surgical Hospital, we've been serving the Dallas-Fort Worth communities for years. Our unwavering mission is to provide top-notch surgical care in a welcoming and safe environment – a place where we'd confidently treat our own families.

·       Education & Compassionate Care: Our commitment to personalized health and wellness extends beyond medical procedures. We empower our staff to stay up to date on the latest advancements, treatments, and procedures, ensuring the best possible care for our patients and their families.

·       Cutting-Edge Technology: Experience the future of healthcare with our state-of-the-art facility equipped with advanced technology. From routine procedures to complex surgeries, we combine exceptional care with genuine compassion.

Join us at Baylor Scott & White Surgical Hospital Las Colinas and contribute to a legacy of excellence and innovation. Apply today to be a part of our dynamic team and make a meaningful impact on the lives of our patients and their families. Your journey to a fulfilling career starts here!

Education:                                                                                                    

 Bachelor’s degree in medical technology, or an appropriate biological/chemical/medical science degree from an accredited college or university.

Licensure/Certification:                                                                                

 Current certification by one of the following agencies: MT/MLS(ASCP) or categorical, MT(HEW), MT(AMT), CLS(NCA)

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Specific Job Experience:

· Minimum three (3) years’ experience in an accredited laboratory

· Two to five years’ Management experience and/or other clinical progressive leadership/management experience

· Experience with Point of Care Testing

· Experience with blood banking and other aspects of pathology services

Principal Duties and Responsibilities:

· Improves and / or maintains high employee morale as measured by the employee satisfaction survey

· Successful at implementing change and managing and resolving conflict

· Participates in the continual viability of the facility through program development

· Develops, implements and revises policies and procedures that guide and support the provision of services

· Integrates department’s services with the hospital’s primary functions and with other departments

· Conduct training programs

· Reviewing quality control data.

· Evaluating new instrumentation.

· Providing technical guidance and troubleshooting.

· Takes into account business trends, resource availability and changes in customers in the operation of the laboratory.

· Communicates the needs of the department to Senior Management and collaborates with medical staff regarding Laboratory issues and therapy recommendations. 

· Supports management team in meeting facility goals.

· Responsible for contracted /referral testing including, but not limited to: Pathology, Microbiology, and other analysis not performed “in-house”

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities: 

· Consistently demonstrates professional behavior and exhibits strong leadership skills.

· Demonstrates effective communication, delegation, empowerment, and negotiation skills

· Knowledge of governmental and regulating policies/standards, including JCAHO, Medicare and CLIA

· Ability to prioritize responsibilities and handle multiple projects simultaneously.

· Good communication and people skills

-        Ability to utilize Electronic Health Care Record for patient documentation.

Employment practices will not be influenced or affected by an applicant’s or employee’s race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy), national origin, age, disability, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, veteran status or any other legally protected status. Tenet will make reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities unless doing so would result in an undue hardship.