Director, Laboratory Services

Overview: Are you looking to make a difference by improving the health of our patients? Here you will find an innovative culture that is patient focused and dedicated to making a difference. We are committed to helping the population we serve, and our communities achieve optimum health and enjoy the best quality of life possible. Recently named a Forbes America’s Best-In-State Employer 2022! $10,000.00 SIGN-ON BONUS Available (connect with our Talent Acquisition team on eligibility requirements) Responsibilities: The Director, Laboratory Services will work Regular Full-Time Days and will develop and accomplish objectives, strategies and tactics for the Laboratory/Pathology department with special emphasis on Annual Operating Plan Objectives.The Director, Laboratory Services, where appropriate, institutes corrective actions, including reallocating resources, reprioritizes, and/or recommends modifications to established plans.The Director, Laboratory Services establishes timely and effective communication with department staff to keep them aware of important corporate, divisional or departmental information and to receive information and insights from employees.The Director accepts responsibility for all aspects of leadership without blame, complaining or procrastination.The Director ensures that all employees in the department know what is to be accomplished in their jobs; whether their performance is satisfactory and what they can do to improve performance.The Director monitors accomplishment of agreed upon objectives at the departmental level; and where appropriate, institutes corrective actions, including reallocating resources, reprioritizing, and/or recommending modifications to established plans. Qualifications: Bassett Healthcare Network follows the New York State and New York State Department of Health COVID-19 vaccine mandates for healthcare workers. This mandate requires COVID-19 vaccinations for personnel working for or on behalf of our hospitals and nursing homes. The New York State mandate allows for medical exemptions and religious accommodations, when appropriate. All candidates who accept an offer from Bassett Healthcare Network will be required to show proof of vaccination as required by New York State. Education:Bachelor’s Degree in Medical Technology from an accredited medical technology program required, OR professional training programs offered through either the military service of the United States or the military service of the state which may, where applicable, be accepted by the NYS Education Department for licensing purposes as equivalent education and training in lieu of all or part of an approved program.Master’s degree preferred.Candidates must be qualified as a Medical Technologist in accordance with New York State Department of Health regulations.Experience:Minimum 10 years Clinical Laboratory experience, five years as manager or director.Licensure/Certificates:Licensure by NYS SED as a Clinical Laboratory Technologist required.MT (ASCP) preferred.Benefits: Our commitment to our employees includes benefit programs that are designed to meet the various needs across our employee population. Medical, dental and vision insurance Life insurance and disability protection Retirement benefits and more… Throughout our network, we take a balanced approach to the benefits we offer. Many benefits are company-paid, while others are available through employee contributions. Specific benefit offerings may vary by location and/or position.