Lab And Radiology Director

Job Title: Lab and Radiology Director

Reports to: Chief Operating Officer

Department: Lab & Radiology

FLSA Class: Exempt - FT

Updated: July 2024

Summary: The Lab and Radiology Director leads Hunter Health Clinic’s Lab and Radiology department and ensures that all patients receive quality care within the lab while maintaining compliance with all federal grants, OSHA, CLIA, and Hunter Health Clinic policies and procedures.

Job Responsibilities:

Lab Supervision Duties

• Supervises and coordinates the clinical lab and staff.
• Manages in-house testing of urinalysis, hematology, microbiology, serology, and chemistry.
• Assists with drawing or obtaining samples and ordering tests from the outside lab.
• Recognizes and clarifies abnormal lab results.
• Maintains inventory of supplies for the department.
• Collects and records complete logs for all tests and pap smears.
• Implements new testing procedures as needed.
• Trains new employees, as well as oversees continuous development for the department.
• Ensures compliance by abiding by CLIA regulations and obtaining proper certifications.
• Performs all other duties as assigned.

Radiology Supervision Duties

• Provides oversight of radiology services by directing and coordinating with the staff.
• Oversees staff and operation of imaging equipment.
• Meets radiology operational standards by contributing to strategic plans and reviews, implementing patient-service standards to ensure high productivity and quality while resolving problems and identifying improvements.
• Supports patient care by resolving radiology issues with physicians, radiologists, radiology technologists, and staff.
• Improves quality results by evaluating accuracy and quality of images
• Provides technical assistance and implements new procedures as needed.
• Provides statistical reports by controlling the collection of treatment and clinical data.
• Provides a safe environment by monitoring radioactive exposure of staff and patients by controlling radium handling techniques and maintaining radium records.
• Performs all other duties as assigned

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s Degree in Chemical, Physical, Biological Science or Medical Technology/Medical Laboratory Science from an accredited institution is required.
• Current license and/or certification in the Laboratory field required.
• Have at least two years of laboratory training or experience or both in non-waived and have at least two years of supervisory laboratory experience in non-waived testing is required.

Skills:

• Listens, identifies, and responds quickly and effectively to internal and external needs.
• Communicates effectively with all patients.
• Displays organizational skills, abilities to multi-task, and uses time and resources effectively.
• Displays good judgment and decision-making skills.
• Effectively collaborates and seeks clarification and confirms accuracy as needed.
• Utilizes teamwork to achieve desired results and contributes to projects while developing positive working relationships.
• Pursues goals with commitment and takes initiative eagerly.
• Demonstrates accuracy, thoroughness, and reliability; manages time and priorities; develops and follows work procedures.
• Evaluates own performance and accepts constructive feedback to continue learning.

Physical and Mental Demands of the Job:

All employees, including those who become disabled, must be able to perform the essential job function listed below, either unaided or with the assistance of a reasonable accommodation. The functions listed below are intended only as illustrations of the various types of work that may be performed. The omission of specific statements of duties does not exclude them from the position if the work is similar, related or a logical assignment to the position. This essential functions document does not constitute an employment agreement between the employer and employee and is subject to change by the employer as the needs of the employer and requirements of the job change.

• Potential exposure to infectious disease is possible.
• The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 35 pounds.
• Prolonged periods of sitting at a desk and working on a computer.
• Prolonged periods of standing, bending, and reaching.

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to this job.  This is not an exhaustive list of all duties and responsibilities associated with this job. Hunter Health Clinic Inc. reserves the right to amend and change responsibilities to meet business and organizational needs.