**Schedule: Full-time, exempt, benefit - eligible** **Job Summary** Under the immediate supervision of the ACEO. The Director of Laboratory/Histology maintains (24-hour accountability) the delivery of quality by ensuring that reporting Team Members function within the policies and procedures and regulatory agencies impacting the hospital. This role will also direct and/or perform a variety of analytical determinations of body fluid and tissue specimens utilizing established and approved protocols, incorporating independent judgment and responsibilities with minimal technical supervision. Includes decisions concerning laboratory practices, policies and procedures, planning, staffing, and problem solving as well as any other assigned. Works directly with the Team Leader in all disciplining and evaluating of the Lab personnel. Will provide input regarding budgets for the areas of responsibility. **Scope of Responsibility:** Provides leadership and direction to the Laboratory Department Provides leadership and direction to the Phlebotomy Team Provides leadership and direction to the Histology Department **Minimal Acceptable Job Qualifications** **Licensure/Certification:** + Certification as a MT (ASCP), CLS(NCA), or equivalent credentials. + FEMA NIMS modules ICS-100 and ICS-200 within 30 day of hire + SAMA Level 1 within 30 days of hire + BCLS within 60 days of hire **Experience:** One to three years of previous laboratory supervision required. **Education:** Minimum of a Bachelor's degree in biology, chemistry, medical technology, or relatedfield from an accredited college or university which preferably included one year oflaboratory clinical training. **Other:** Demonstrates a basic understanding of the role of the laboratory in providing excellent patient care and the responsibility of the laboratory in providing accurate and timely information to assist in positive patient outcomes in addition to the importance of the laboratory specialist's working relationship with other Specialists. Demonstrates well developed interpersonal and communication skills (both verbal and written) necessary to interact effectively with all internal and external customers. Demonstrates knowledge of laboratory testing, reporting, specimen processing, collection, and the operation of related equipment to perform a variety of analytical procedures on specimens and to provide clinical guidance to staff. Demonstrates strong analytical and organizational skills with a strong commitment to customer service. Demonstrates general working knowledge of the normal growth, development, related behaviors, needs, comfort, and range of treatment appropriate to the age (including neonates, children, adolescents, and aging adults) and diagnosis of patient served to support the provision of an individualized multidisciplinary plan of care. As a Director of Laboratory/Histology at Dupont Hospital, you’ll play a vital role in doing what you do best - providing quality care to our patients. Our employees enjoy a robust benefits package including health insurance and flexible scheduling. We know it’s not just about finding a job. It’s about finding a place where you are respected, and valued, and where your work is purposeful and fulfilling. A place where your talent is recognized, professional development is encouraged and career advancement is possible. Dupont Hospital is an employer that will motivate you, inspire you, and allow you to grow. We're looking for the best. If you are too, we invite you to learn more. **Apply today!** **To Apply, please email** **candi_cowart@chs.net** INDLEAD Equal Employment Opportunity This organization does not discriminate in any way to deprive any person of employment opportunities or otherwise adversely affect the status of any employee because of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, genetic information, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, citizenship, veteran status, or military or uniformed services, in accordance with all applicable governmental laws and regulations. In addition, the facility complies with all applicable federal, state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment. This applies to all terms and conditions of employment including, but not limited to: hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training. If you are an applicant with a mental or physical disability who needs a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application or hiring process, contact the director of Human Resources at the facility to which you are seeking employment; Simply go to http://www.chs.net/serving-communities/locations/ to obtain the main telephone number of the facility and ask for Human Resources.