Laboratory Director

EXAMPLES OF DUTIES:

• Plan, organize, manage, and administer functions, activities, and services for ICS laboratories; develop and implement program and strategic planning; implement and assist in the development of program policies, procedures, and business practices; evaluate goals, objectives, priorities, and activities to improve performance and outcomes; recommend and establish administrative controls and improvements; develop procedures to implement new and/or changing regulatory requirements; serve as a member of the management team.

• Analyze, specify, and recommend test equipment and reagent kits for ICS laboratories; develop, establish, monitor, and maintain the quality control and proficiency program; review proficiency test results and oversee remedial actions; maintain emergency preparedness for organisms of bioterror and for natural occurring disasters.

• Monitor and analyze emerging antibiotic resistance patterns and recommend changes to treatment formulary; review and evaluate adverse events, conduct root cause analyses, and monitor trends.

• Direct and approve through subordinate supervisor(s) the planning, prioritizing, assigning, supervising, training, and review of the work of a diverse workforce; act as a resource, and provide direction, guidance, and leadership to staff; advise on the more complex and sensitive concerns and issues; may select, direct, and manage the work of consultants.

• Develop, define, and conceptualize new enterprise or joint ventures among various agencies to create innovative or more effective services. 

• Develop, administer, assist, and monitor budgets; develop justifications for budgetary recommendations and/or adjustments; participate in forecasting additional funds for staffing and resources; identify, obtain, and manage funding from grants and community partners; participate in the interpretation, negotiation, management, and enforcement of contracts; coordinate the finalization of budgets to ensure the timely submission of the department budget.

• Provide expert guidance to other departments, the general public, and/or outside agencies; represent the county to the public, elected officials, other agencies, governments, and organizations including making presentations, participating in meetings, and conducting community outreach; act as representative on committees, interagency task forces, special projects, and other community outreach activities; respond and resolve confidential and sensitive inquiries; investigate complaints and recommend corrective actions as necessary.

• Analyze and review federal, state, and local laws, regulations, policies, and procedures in order to ensure compliance; conduct analysis on best practices and trends, and formulate and implement recommendations.

• Perform other duties as assigned.

LEVEL AND TYPE OF WORK AND/OR SUPERVISION:

Laboratory Director

• Advanced level

• Professional

• Perform the most difficult assignments requiring a higher level of responsibility, applying advanced subject knowledge, and exercising significant independent judgment and initiative.

• Receive work assignments in terms of objectives, priorities, and deadlines.

• Work is reviewed for technical accuracy, compliance to program objectives, and overall results.

• Receive administrative direction from management.

• Exercise direct supervision over staff.

• Exercise indirect supervision through managers, supervisors, and/or lead workers.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS GUIDELINES:

Any combination of experience and training that would likely provide the required knowledge, skills, and abilities is qualifying. Requirements are determined at the time of recruitment based on responsibilities of the individual position and business needs of the department.

Laboratory Director

Training and experience for advanced level, professional classifications are typically equivalent to a bachelor's degree and three (3) to six (6) years of experience that demonstrates the ability to perform the duties of the position. (Equivalency 7-10 years of qualifying training and/or experience).

Depending upon assignment, candidates may be required to pass a criminal background check, have a valid driver license, and/or additional training, licenses, or certificates.

REQUIRED TRAINING, LICENSES, AND/OR CERTIFICATES:

• Medical Technologist (MT) through American Society of Clinical Pathologists (ASCP) or equivalency.

• CPR certification required.