Director Lab Operations

Director Of Laboratory OperationsNo Brag, Just Fact! Over the last decade, we set out to be the world's greatest dialysis company, and over the next decade, we're poised to build the greatest healthcare community the world has ever seen. When you join the DaVita Village, you're joining a winning team. Through our commitment to training, growth and quality, we consistently achieve superior clinical outcomes while giving teammates the opportunity to excel in an award-winning environment that enables them to thrive both professionally and personally.The Director of Laboratory Operations is responsible for the day to day operation of the Microbiology, Trace Metals, Molecular, Waters and Clinical Support departments in the clinical lab. In addition to other duties as delegated by the Medical Director. The position focuses on the overall operation, leadership, direction, and administration of the mentioned departments in accordance with CAP, Federal and State regulations governing clinical laboratories. This position reports to the VP, Lab Operations.The following duties and responsibilities generally reflect the expectations of this position but are not intended to be all-inclusive.Oversees operational and strategic objectives for the clinical laboratoryManages laboratory lanes to budget through cost savings and productivity monitoringMonitors and utilizes data to evaluate and drive business decisions for capital and teammate resourcesStandardizes and ensures policy and procedures are current for services at lab locations and meet federal, state and local regulatory requirementsFacilitates communication between business lanes and shifts and across departmentsOversee the development and/or expansion of service lines and projects for long term planning for internal and external business opportunitiesProvides leadership to clinical lab teamsProvides guidance regarding strategies to continuously improve service offerings and support organization capabilitiesSets performance standards and utilizes influence to meet department and organization goals and initiativesDrives engagement and a sense of belonging on the teamMentors and develops leaders and emerging talentOversee the training, competency and performance of laboratory testing by teammates to include recording and resulting tests accurately to assure compliance with applicable regulations.Ensures quality control and quality assurance programs are established and maintained to assure quality of laboratory services providedEnsures good customer relations for internal and external customers, resolving problems in a timely mannerTravel 15% as neededMinimum Qualifications8 years+ leadership experience in a high volume laboratory requiredBachelors degree in medical technology or related sciences required; Masters in business administration or related science preferredMedical technologist registry required (i.e. ASCP, AMT, AAB or equivalent)Florida supervisors license strongly preferredJoin us as we pursue our vision "To Build the Greatest Healthcare Community the World has Ever Seen." Why wait? Explore a career with DaVita today.