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Your next career move matters. We invite you to explore open positions at Jackson Purchase Medical Center, which is part of Lifepoint Health, a diversified healthcare delivery network committed to making communities healthier® and creating places where employees want to work. Whether you’re an experienced professional or just beginning your career, you’ll find opportunities to use your skills and expertise.

Director of Laboratory

Mayfield, Kentucky

Req ID 7428-4626 Post Date Dec. 18, 2024 CategoryManagement and Supervisors FacilityJackson Purchase Medical Center
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We are Jackson Purchase Medical Center

We believe in:

·       Championing Patient Care

·       Doing the Right Thing

·       Embracing Individuality

·       Acting with Kindness

·       Making a Difference Together

We strive to Make Communities Healthier.

We strive to create places where patients choose to come for healthcare, where providers desire to practice, and Team Members want to work.

JPMC has been voted as the Hospital of choice by patients and Team Members four out of the last six years. We invite you to join us and work in an environment where you are appreciated for who you are not just what you can do. Jackson Purchase Medical Center is a 107 all private bed, Joint Commission-accredited facility. From emergent to elective, our facility offers a wide variety of inpatient and outpatient services, including those offered at the New Beginnings Birthing Center, the Advanced Healing Wound Care Center, and our accredited chest pain center.

Where We Are:

Mayfield is located in stunning western Kentucky, just a short drive to Kentucky Lake to the east, the Ohio River to the north, and the Mississippi River to the west. In this region, there is always something for all ages, whether it is outdoor sports and recreation, visual and dramatic arts, or even living history.

Why Choose Us:

·       Health (Medical, Dental, Vision) and 401K Benefits for full-time employees

·       Competitive Paid Time Off / Extended Illness Bank package for full-time employees

·       Employee Assistance Program – mental, physical, and financial wellness assistance

·       Tuition Reimbursement/Assistance for qualified applicants

·       Excellent shift differentials, bonus potential for extra shifts, employee referral program

·       Professional development opportunities including 100% reimbursement for LPN-to-RN bridge program.

·       And much more…


Jackson Purchase Medical Center Director of Laboratory directs the Lab Department's activities and resources to achieve departmental and organizational objectives.

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 evidence-based practices into operations and clinical protocols

·       Ensures department stays focused on their important role in the continuum of care.

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.

·       Medical Technologist

 

Minimum Qualifications

Education:

·       Bachelor’s Degree: Required

Certifications:

·       ASCP or equivalent


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