Coffeyville Regional Medical Center, or "CRMC", is a 25-bed, non-profit, critical access hospital serving Southeast Kansas and Northeast Oklahoma since 1949. As a rural hospital, CRMC is surprising because of its large size and wide variety of services. Although we can provide many of the same services you will find in a big city, we take great pride in our friendly and caring staff.

The Director of Laboratory Services is a MLT, MT or MLS professional who manages the day to day operations of CRMC Laboratory Services while coordinating with vendor(s), nursing staff, unit staff and physicians. S/he assumes 24/7 responsibility for the lab while ensuring highest quality and safety per protocols and policies, as well as regulatory and accrediting compliance.

JOB DUTIES:

• Manages and coordinates the activities, operations and staff of the hospital laboratory.
• Leads the lab team in coordination with the quality team to maintain accreditation through COLA for the lab.
• Directs and evaluates departmental operations, including patient care delivery, information technologies, and complaint management to achieve performance and quality control objectives.
• Mentor, coach and lead laboratory staff in all areas of policy compliance, lab policy and protocol, regulatory compliance and accrediting standards applicable to their technical performance in their daily work.
• Manages lab and hospital blood bank under the direction of the CLIA laboratory director to ensure full compliance with established Medical Center standards, policies, procedures, statutes and state and federal regulatory requirements, codes and related applicable laws
• Directs and supervises staff in the technical performance of their daily work.
• Plans and monitors staffing activities, including hiring, orienting, evaluating, disciplinary actions, and continuing education initiatives.
• Schedule staff appropriate for coverage of needs of hospital census and clinic operations.
• Interacts effectively with all staff within the hospital, vendors, and regulatory agencies
• Integrates evidence-based practices into operations and clinical protocols.
• Maintain confidentiality of all information according to HIPAA and company policy

  The Director of Laboratory Services assumes other responsibilities as assigned.

  JOB REQUIREMENTS:

• Analytical ability to apply criteria and evaluate information to make decisions
• Strong verbal and written communication skills; and excellent interpersonal skills in teaming with patients, medical staff and the public
• Detail oriented with proven ability to multitask
• Computer skills including MSOffice, Outlook, Meditech, preferred
  

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:

• Bachelor Degree in Medical Technology, Clinical Lab Science, or Chemical, Physical or Biological Science, required
• MLT or MLS Certification through ASCP or equivalent, required
• Five years clinical laboratory experience, required
• Two years supervisory or management experience, preferred
• Experience with survey and accreditation, preferred

CRMC BENEFITS OVERVIEW

Our comprehensive compensation plan includes, the following benefits.

• Generous paid time off
• Medical/Dental/Vision
• Kansas Public Employees Retirement System (KPERS)
• 403B Retirement Savings
• Additional Voluntary Insurance
• Federal Student Loan Public Service Loan Forgiveness Eligible Employer
• Voluntary Short Term Disability
• Employee Assistant Program
• Free Indoor Walking Track & Gym

We are excited to learn about you and hope you join us on a shared mission serving every generation with patient centered, compassionate care. Please take a moment to visit our website http://https://www.crmcinc.org/ to learn how we make an impact through collaboration, innovation, and stewardship.

Coffeyville Regional Medical Center is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are committed to creating a diverse environment. We believe that diversity and inclusion among our associates is critical to our success. All qualified applicants will receive consideration of employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identify, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, or veteran status. If you need assistance or a reasonable accommodation, please contact Human Resources at HR@crmcinc.org or 620-252-1500.

Posted On: Monday, December 23, 2024