Director, Laboratory

Location: CHS Lab/Xray

Regular/Temporary: Regular

Job ID: 608193

Full/Part Time: Full-Time

Workplace Culture

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Special Information

• This position is an on-site position which requires the incumbent to complete their work primarily at the Flagstaff Mountain campus with or without accommodation. Opportunities for remote work are rare.
• This position is posted as Director, Laboratory which is a working title. The NAU system title for this position is Director, Health Services.

Job Description

The Laboratory Director is responsible for the overall operation of the lab and the competency of all laboratory personnel. This position also functions as the Technical Consultant and is responsible for technical and scientific oversight of the laboratory as delineated under the COLA guidelines (Commission of Office Laboratory Accreditation).

Department Leadership and Personnel Supervision - 40%

• Directs and coordinates the daily activities of the CHS Laboratory.
• Hires competent testing personnel. Informs, trains, monitors competencies, and instructs employees of new work methods or procedures. Effectively delegates responsibilities to staff.
• Ensures the lab is in compliance through constant Quality Assurance checks. Assures compliance with CLIA/COLA regulations.
• Maintains policy/procedure manuals.
• Assures proper staffing and adjusts staffing as needed. Provides safe and adequate working environment.
• Develops and implements quality assessment systems for testing and ensures continued compliance with licensing requirements.
• Enrolls the laboratory in approved PT programs commensurate with services offered.
• Provides technical support and communicates with the clinicians concerning laboratory testing, such as changes, problems, new and pertinent information.

Operations Management - 30%

• Maintains procedure lists in electronic medical record.
• Accessioning and billing of charges.
• Assists with assignment of reference laboratory contract and other contracts, as necessary.
• Responsible for overseeing/monitoring departmental purchases, ensuring a sufficient inventory of materials and supplies.
• Maintains and procures reagents, qc and calibration materials for all analyzers.

Testing, QC, Maintenance - 15%

• Performs a full range of clinical laboratory tests and examination in all sections of the laboratory.
• Performs routine testing in the medical laboratory to provide data for use in diagnosis and treatment of disease.
• Ensures validity and accuracy of the test results. Follows established laboratory procedures for specimen handling, processing, test analysis, and reporting.
• Maintains, adjusts, operates, troubleshoots and makes minor repairs to equipment.

Customer Service - 10%

• Greets patients, answers questions for both providers and patients.
• Answers and fields phone calls for both providers and patients.

Other - 5%

• Performs other duties as assigned.

Work Environment

Mainly works indoors. On-site potential exposure to contagious illness and bloodborne pathogens in daily activities. Physical demands include sitting, standing, bending and lifting of a minimum of 50 lbs on occasion. Potential exposure to hazardous chemicals found in outpatient Laboratories.

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university in Medical Technology or a related science AND five years of experience as a Medical Technologist which includes three years of supervisory experience in non-waived testing.
• Certification/Licensure as a Medical Technologist or Medical Laboratory Scientist or Clinical Laboratory Scientist.
• Must become a COLA designated Laboratory Director, if not already deemed so, by completing 20 CE credit hours in laboratory practice that cover laboratory director responsibilities within 6 months of hire.

Preferred Qualifications

• Master's degree from an accredited college or university in Medical Technology or a related science and two years of experience as a Medical Technologist which includes one year of supervisory experience in non-waived testing.

Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities

• Knowledge of supervisory practices and principles.
• Knowledge of the principles, practices, and techniques of medical laboratory work to comply with CLIA/COLA.
• Skill in prioritizing and coordinating section activities in relationship to departmental functions.
• Ability to effectively communicate.

Background Information

This position has been identified as a safety/security sensitive position. Therefore, per AZ Revised Statute, Northern Arizona University requires satisfactory results for the following: a criminal background investigation, employment history investigation, degree verification (in some cases) and fingerprinting. If you are applying for a job that requires a CDL, you will be required to register with the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration Drug & Alcohol Clearinghouse and adhere to the clearinghouse requirements. Additionally, as an employer in the state of Arizona, NAU is required to participate in the federal E-Verify program that assists employers with verifying new employees' right to work in the United States. Finally, each year Northern Arizona University releases an https://in.nau.edu/police-department/annual-security-and-fire-safety-reports/.. The report is a result of a federal law known as the Clery Act. The report includes Clery reportable crime statistics for the three most recent completed calendar years and discloses procedures, practices and programs NAU uses to keep students and employees safe including how to report crimes or other emergencies occurring on campus. In addition, the https://in.nau.edu/police-department/annual-security-and-fire-safety-reports/. is combined with the Annual Security Report for the NAU Flagstaff Mountain Campus as this campus has on-campus student housing. This report discloses fire safety policies and procedures related to on-campus student housing and statistics for fires that occurred in those facilities. If you would like a free paper copy of the report, please contact the NAUPD Records Department at (928) 523-8884 or by visiting the department at 525 E. Pine Knoll Drive in Flagstaff.

Salary

Salary range begins at $102,983. Annual salary commensurate with candidate's qualifications and related experience.

FLSA Status

This position is exempt from the overtime provisions of the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA) and therefore will not earn overtime or compensatory time for additional time worked.

Benefits

This is a Service Professional (SPF) position. NAU offers an excellent benefit package including generous health, dental and vision insurance; participation in the Arizona State Retirement System or the Optional Retirement Program; 22 days of vacation and 10 holidays per year; and tuition reduction for employees and qualified dependents. More information on benefits at NAU is available on the https://in.nau.edu/human-resources/benefits/. NAU is a tobacco and smoke-free campus. Service Professionals are hired on a contract basis, renewable each 6 months according to https://public.powerdms.com/ABOR/documents/1499270. Employees offered a position will be eligible for state health plans (including NAU's BCBS Plan). New employees are https://in.nau.edu/human-resources/eligibility-enrollment/ on the first day of the pay period following their enrollment, after their employment date. Employees will have 31 days from their start date to enroll in benefits. If a new employee chooses the ASRS retirement option, participation in the Arizona State Retirement System, and the long-term disability coverage that accompanies it, will begin on the first of the pay period following 6 months after the new employee's start date. New employees who choose to participate in the Optional Retirement Plan (ORP), which is an alternative to the ASRS plan for faculty and other appointed staff, will begin to participate on the first day of the pay period following election. Additionally, the long-term disability plan that accompanies the ORP will begin on the first day of the pay period following election.

Learning and Development

Your career at Northern Arizona University includes the opportunity for professional development. https://in.nau.edu/human-resources/orientation/ includes courses to be completed within the first 30 days.

Immigration Suppt/Sponsorship

NAU will not provide any U.S. immigration support or sponsorship for this position.

Application Deadline

January 6, 2025 at 11:59 p.m.

How to Apply

To apply for this position, please click on the "Apply" button on this page. You must submit your application by clicking on the "Submit" button by midnight of the application deadline. If you need assistance completing your application there are instructions available on the https://in.nau.edu/human-resources/or in person in the Human Resources Department located in Building 91 on the NAU Campus - on the corner of Beaver and DuPont Streets.

If you are an individual with a disability and need reasonable accommodation to participate in the hiring process, please contact the Disability Resources Office at 928-523-8773, http://[email protected], or PO Box 5633, Flagstaff AZ 86011.

Equal Employment Opportunity

Northern Arizona University is a committed Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Institution. Women, minorities, veterans and individuals with disabilities are encouraged to apply. NAU is responsive to the needs of dual career couples.

https://in.nau.edu/Human-Resources/Posters-Required-by-Law/

NAU is an Employer of National Service. AmeriCorps, Peace Corps, and other National Service alumni are encouraged to apply.

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