Laboratory Director

Hennepin Healthcare is an integrated system of care that includes HCMC, a nationally recognized Level I Adult Trauma Center and Level I Pediatric Trauma Center and acute care hospital, as well as a clinic system with primary care clinics located in Minneapolis and across Hennepin County. The comprehensive healthcare system includes a 473-bed academic medical center, a large outpatient Clinic & Specialty Center, and a network of clinics in the North Loop, Whittier, and East Lake Street neighborhoods of Minneapolis, and in the suburban communities of Brooklyn Park, Golden Valley, Richfield, and St. Anthony Village. Hennepin Healthcare has a large psychiatric program, home care, and operates a research institute, philanthropic foundation, and Hennepin EMS. The system is operated by Hennepin Healthcare System, Inc., a subsidiary corporation of Hennepin County.  

Equal Employment Opportunities: We believe equity is essential for optimal health outcomes and are committed to achieve optimal health for all by actively eliminating barriers due to racism, poverty, gender identity, and other determinants of health. We are committed to equitable care and working in an environment that celebrates, promotes, and protects diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging. We are committed to bringing in individuals with new cultural perspectives to assist in creating a more equitable healthcare organization.

SUMMARY:

We are currently seeking a Laboratory Director to join our Lab Administration team. This full-time role will primarily work on-site (days).  

Purpose of the position: Responsible for the administrative management of clinical laboratory and pathology services at Hennepin Healthcare System (HHS). Accountable for personnel and resource management; budgeting, legal and regulatory compliance and laboratory accreditations.  In conjunction with laboratory medical directors ensures continuous support in HHS laboratory testing menu, utilization, test development and enhancement of patient care.  Partners with Laboratory Medical staff and HHS in laboratory strategic planning, growth and marketing.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Assumes responsibility and leadership for the direction and management of Hennepin Healthcare System (HHS) clinical laboratory inpatient, ambulatory and outreach business services.  Responsible for the performance of duties required as defined by the scope of service
• Plan and implement short and long term goals in conjunction with the laboratory medical staff supporting the organization’s mission and vision
• Maintains and monitors laboratory services compliance in accordance with federal, state, local and accrediting agency standards. Maintains of all necessary reports, documents and records
• Establishes and implements policies and procedures for department/program operations.  Monitors for compliance
• Develop, maintain, evaluate and recommend budget, capital equipment, inventory systems, productivity, technology and cost accounting systems
• Establish and maintain laboratory personnel selection qualifications and staffing levels to meet business needs
• Reviews department performance metrics, affects changes, as needed, to improve services provided and ensure compliance with both HHS guidelines and regulatory requirements, Keeps HHS administration/ medical laboratory staff informed of department/program activities, needs, and problems. Implements solutions or corrections in conjunction with the laboratory medical staff as needed
• Regularly communicates organizational and departmental information to all laboratory and medical staff. Plans, conducts meetings and discussions with both administration and staff to encourage participation in formulating departmental/program policies, promote initiative, solve problems, employee engagement and to inte