Executive director lab services

Everyone who works with Mercy Health is united under one purpose: to help our patients be well in mind, body and spirit. This drive, along with our history of faith, is a powerful combination. It gives us a shared calling to work toward every day. Join our exceptional team and help us continue to provide the highest quality of health care possible to our communities.

EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR LAB SERVICES | ONSITE IN CINCINNATI, OH

Provide direct oversight for group labs and regional directors. Promote and execute strategic vision for laboratory services. Ensure adherence to financial, operational, and quality goals, and compliance with internal and external regulatory organizations and agencies.

Essential Job Functions

• Develop service level agreement with hospital executives for all laboratory services in the region
• Work with regional finance and operations leaders to set targets and monitor performance
• Lead cost savings and financial improvement initiatives across markets in the region
• Champion best associate experience by promoting and implementing industry-leading practices
• Monitor and reduce employee turnover rates
• Oversee Laboratory Outreach and Business Development in the region
• Align with group business development to support expansion of care delivery sites
• Oversee internal and external customer service surveys/scores
• Evaluate send-out testing and develop plans for insourcing within group core lab
• Develop and execute standardization of laboratory test menus and processes
• Work with medical directors to establish and achieve quality initiatives
• Accountable for quality events and driving the laboratory’s performance to the ministry’s goal of Zero Harm
• Succession and workforce planning
• This document is not an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, skills, duties, requirements, or working conditions associated with the job. Employees may be required to perform other job-related duties as required by their supervisor, subject to reasonable accommodation.
  
  

Required

• 4 year/ Bachelor’s Degree in Medical Laboratory Science or equivalent
• MLS or MLT
• Minimum of 7 years in Lab or Hospital Leadership
• Knowledge of CAP and CLIA regulations
  
  

Preferred

• Graduate Degree (Masters) in Business Administration, Health Administration or other
• Strong financial acumen, quality background, and operational improvement experience
• Experienced in practicing and deploying Lean Six Sigma tools and techniques
  
  

Many of our opportunities reward* your hard work with:

Comprehensive, affordable medical, dental and vision plans

Prescription drug coverage

Flexible spending accounts

Life insurance w/AD&D

Employer contributions to retirement savings plan when eligible

Paid time off

Educational Assistance

And much more

• Benefits offerings vary according to employment status
  
  

All applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, national origin, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, genetic information, or protected veteran status, and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability. If you'd like to view a copy of the affirmative action plan or policy statement for Mercy Health – Youngstown, Ohio or Bon Secours – Franklin, Virginia; Petersburg, Virginia; and Emporia, Virginia, which are Affirmative Action and Equal Opportunity Employers, please email [email protected]. If you are an individual with a disability and would like to request a reasonable accommodation as part of the employment selection process, please contact The Talent Acquisition Team at [email protected]