Director, Laboratory

UP Health System Marquette

Who We Are:
People are our passion and purpose. Come work where you are appreciated for who you are not just what you can do. UPHS Marquette is a 222 bed hospital and houses the regions only Level II Trauma Center and Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU). We also provide outreach with programs like annual health and safety fairs health screenings for the entire family and more to keep our community healthy!

Where We Are:
In Marquette our fascinating history rural landscape abundant recreational opportunities and welcoming people make the Upper Peninsula someplace special. From a thriving culinary scene to charming shops to historic lighthouses and museums there is something for everyone in this beautiful lakeside gem.

Why Choose Us:
Health (Medical Dental Vision) and 401K Benefits for fulltime employees
Competitive Paid Time Off / Extended Illness Bank package for fulltime employees
Employee Assistance Program mental physical and financial wellness assistance
Tuition Reimbursement/Assistance for qualified applicants
Opportunities for education and training through partnership with Duke LifePoint Healthcare
And much more

Position Summary:

Responsible for the day to day operations of Hospital Lab Services several lab draw stations across the Upper Peninsula (Escanaba Gwinn and the Upper Peninsula Medical Center) Reference Lab Business and the Blood Donor Center which encompasses three off site donor centers in Hancock Sault St. Marie and Iron Mountain.

Reports to: Assistant Administrator

FLSA: Exempt

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

Develops and implements departmental goals plans and standards consistent with the clinical
administrative legal and ethical requirements/objectives of the organization.

Directs and evaluates departmental operations including patient care delivery information technologies service level determination and complaint management to achieve performance and quality control objectives.

Plans and monitors staffing activities including hiring orienting evaluating disciplinary actions and continuing education initiatives.

Prepares monitors and evaluates departmental budgets and ensures that the department operates in compliance with allocated funding. Coordinates and directs internal/external audits.

Creates and fosters an environment that encourages professional growth.

Integrates evidencebased practices into operations and clinical protocols.

Supervises and delegates department inventory control.

Minimum Qualifications:

Minimum Education
Bachelors degree in Medical Technology
Masters degree (Preferred)

Required Skills
Requires critical thinking skills decisive judgment and the ability to work with minimal supervision. Must be able to work in a stressful environment and take appropriate action.

Required Skills
Licenses:
Valid State of Michigan driver license

Required Skills
Certifications:
ASCP or equivalent as a Medical Technologist

Minimum Work Experience
5 years as Medical Technologist
2 years previous leadership or supervisory experience
5 years of management and administrative experience (Preferred)

EEOC Statement:
UP Health System Marquette is committed to providing Equal Employment Opportunities for all applicants and employees and complies with all applicable laws prohibiting discrimination against any employee or applicant for employment because of color race sex age religion national origin disability genetic information gender identity sexual orientation veterans status or any other basis protected by applicable federal state or local law.

Equal opportunity and affirmative action employers and are looking for diversity in candidates for employment: Minority/Female/Disabled/Protected Veteran