Assistant Laboratory Director – Near Bainbridge, GA

Full-Time

Connected Health Care is seeking an Assistant Laboratory Director to join our client’s hospital team near Bainbridge, GA. This role supports the planning, coordination, and daily operations of Laboratory Services while ensuring quality patient testing, regulatory compliance, and effective departmental performance.

Responsibilities:

• Assist the Laboratory Director with planning, organizing, and overseeing laboratory operations to ensure compliance with local, state, and federal regulations.

• Monitor Point of Care (POC) testing, generate reports, and follow up with nursing departments to ensure compliance.

• Develop and maintain staff schedules and adjust staffing assignments based on workload and departmental needs.

• Assist with staff training, in-service education, and employee development.

• Support performance improvement (PI) and continuous quality improvement (CQI) initiatives.

• Assist with new testing method implementation, policy development, and Laboratory Information System (LIS) maintenance and troubleshooting.

• Evaluate proficiency testing results and document corrective actions as needed.

• Support employee counseling, performance documentation, and resolution of phlebotomy and reference laboratory issues.

• Ensure accurate, high-quality laboratory results through proper testing procedures, equipment operation, and adherence to departmental policies.

• Identify abnormal or questionable results, investigate instrument errors, and determine appropriate follow-up, including specimen rejection or recollection.

• Maintain competency across all assigned laboratory areas and ensure proper documentation of critical values and testing procedures.

Requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited program in Medical Technology (MT) or Medical Laboratory Science (MLS), or CLIA-equivalent education.

• Active MT/MLS generalist certification through ASCP, AMT, or AAB.

• Supervisor license covering all five clinical laboratory areas: Microbiology, Serology/Immunology, Clinical Chemistry, Hematology, and Immunohematology preferred 

• Master’s degree in Laboratory Technology, Business Administration, or Healthcare Management preferred.

• Strong leadership, communication, organizational, and problem-solving skills.

• Knowledge of laboratory operations, regulatory requirements, quality assurance, and patient confidentiality.

• Ability to assist with staff training, scheduling, performance improvement, and daily laboratory workflow.

• Basic computer skills and familiarity with laboratory equipment and information systems.

• Commitment to maintaining a safe, clean, and professional laboratory environment.

If you are an experienced laboratory professional ready to take the next step in leadership, we encourage you to apply for this opportunity.

For more information, please contact:

Taylor Brown
(737) 273 9898
taylor@connectedhc.com
 

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