LABORATORY DIRECTOR

Company: Universal Health Services, Inc.
Location: Aiken
Posted on: February 23, 2021

Job Description:

One of the nation's largest and most respected hospital companies, Universal Health Services, Inc. (UHS)* has built an impressive record of achievement and performance. Steadily growing from a startup to an esteemed Fortune 500 corporation, UHS today has annual revenue nearing $10 billion. In 2017, UHS was recognized as one of the World's Most Admired Companies by--Fortune;--ranked #276 on the Fortune 500, and listed #275 in--Forbes--inaugural ranking of America's Top 500 Public Companies. Our operating philosophy is as effective today as it was 40 years ago: Build or acquire high quality hospitals in rapidly growing markets, invest in the people and equipment needed to allow each facility to thrive, and become the leading healthcare provider in each community we serve. Headquartered in King of Prussia, PA, UHS has more than 81,000 employees and through its subsidiaries operates more than 320 acute care hospitals, behavioral health facilities and ambulatory centers in the United States, Puerto Rico, the U.S. Virgin Islands and the United Kingdom. Mission Statement: To provide superior quality healthcare services that: PATIENTS recommend to family and friends, PHYSICIANS prefer for their patients, PURCHASERS select for their clients, EMPLOYEES are proud of, and INVESTORS seek for long-term returns. Aiken Regional Medical Centers Aiken Regional Medical Centers, located in Aiken, South Carolina, is a 273-bed acute care facility providing quality healthcare to the residents of Aiken and surrounding communities. Aiken Regional Medical Centers has been ranked a top hospital in South Carolina by the Carolina Center for Medical Excellence for its treatment of heart attack, heart failure and pneumonia. Services provided at the hospital include emergency medical care, orthopedic surgeries, maternity, and behavioral health services. Laboratory Director This position has 24-hour responsibility and accountability to carry out the Chief operations of the Laboratory. Prescribes, delegates, and coordinates the administrative functions of the Laboratory. Works with the Medical Director of the Laboratory to assure quality of Laboratory results.

• Has 24-hour responsibility and accountability to direct and oversee all laboratory operations.
• Develops and assures compliance with all operational, safety and budget matters utilizing key performance indicators.
• Is proactive in assuring that stakeholder groups are receiving adequate attention to support high levels of satisfaction with the laboratory department:
  --- Physicians
  --- Employees
  --- Department Leaders
  --- External Office Practices
  --- Community Members
• Prepares, submits, and administers annual budgets for equipment, supplies, projects, services, and personnel.
• Ensures all tests and procedures are performed according to Laboratory standards and policies and directs the process improvement (PI) program for the laboratory.
• Maintains compliance with all regulatory agencies and provides leadership for any proposed or required changes.
• Acts as a liaison between Laboratory and other Departments and physicians.
• Prepares and submits required corporate dashboards
• Prepares and reviews contracts for Laboratory services Qualifications Education requirements:--Bachelor of Science in Medical Technology or Related Field required. Work experience requirements:--Two to four years proven clinical and managerial experience/expertise commensurate with the demands of the position. Required licenses/ certifications/courses: Registration by ASCP or equivalent Board of Registry. Required skills, knowledge and abilities:--Two to four years proven clinical and managerial experience/expertise commensurate with the demands of the position. This opportunity offers the following: -- Challenging and rewarding work environment -- Growth and Development Opportunities within UHS and its Subsidiaries -- Excellent Medical, Dental, Vision and Prescription Drug Plan -- 401k plan with company match All UHS subsidiaries are committed to providing an environment of mutual respect where equal employment opportunities are available to all applicants and teammates. UHS subsidiaries are equal opportunity employers and as such, openly support and fully commit to recruitment, selection, placement, promotion and compensation of individuals without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex (including pregnancy, gender identity, and sexual orientation), genetic information, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws. We believe that diversity and inclusion among our teammates is critical to our success. Notice At UHS and all our subsidiaries, our Human Resources departments and recruiters are here to help prospective candidates by matching skillset and experience with the best possible career path at UHS and our subsidiaries. We take pride in creating a highly efficient and best in class candidate experience. During the recruitment process, no recruiter or employee will request financial or personal information (Social Security Number, credit card or bank information, etc.) from you via email. The recruiters will not email you from a public webmail client like Hotmail, Gmail, Yahoo Mail, etc. If you are suspicious of a job posting or job-related email mentioning UHS or its subsidiaries, let us know by contacting us at: https://uhs.alertline.com or 1-800-852-3449. Are you interested in learning more about opportunities with Aiken Regional Medical Centers? Aiken Regional Medical Centers is owned and operated by a subsidiary of Universal Health Services, Inc. (UHS), a King of Prussia, PA-based company, that is one of the largest healthcare management companies in the nation.
  
  UHS is a registered trademark of UHS of Delaware, Inc., the management company for Universal Health Services, Inc. and a wholly-owned subsidiary of Universal Health Services. Universal Health Services, Inc. is a holding company and operates through its subsidiaries including its management company, UHS of Delaware, Inc. All healthcare and management operations are conducted by subsidiaries of Universal Health Services, Inc. To the extent any reference to "UHS" or "UHS facilities" on this website including any statements, articles or other publications contained herein relates to our healthcare or management operations it is referring to Universal Health Services' subsidiaries including UHS of Delaware. Further, the terms "we," "us," "our" or "the company" in such context similarly refer to the operations of Universal Health Services' subsidiaries including UHS of Delaware. Any employment referenced in this website is not with Universal Health Services, Inc. but solely with one of its subsidiaries including UHS of Delaware, Inc.
  
  Aiken Regional Medical Centers is an Equal Opportunity Employer and as such, openly supports and fully commits to recruitment, selection, placement, promotion and compensation of all individuals without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex (including pregnancy, gender identity, and sexual orientation), genetic information, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.

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