Director of Laboratory Services (#NE9 )

$59.64-$79.58 hourly / $10,337.40-$13,793.60 monthly / $124,051.20-$165,526.40 yearly

• Plans, organizes and directs the operation of a public health and clinical laboratory;
• Ensures that Federal and State regulations are met;
• Compiles data and prepares reports regarding laboratory services;
• Adopts and demonstrates to subordinates new laboratory techniques and procedures to improve services;
• Ensures that departmental and laboratory policies and rules are disseminated and observed;
• Performs bacteriological, serological, parasitological and other laboratory tests;
• Reviews and verifies difficult tests and analyses;
• Develops and implements quality control procedures;
• Conducts quality control testing;
• Develops and maintains manuals for standard operating procedures;
• Develops and maintains protocols of laboratory testing procedures;
• Selects, trains, supervises and evaluates the performance of subordinate technical and other staff;
• Schedules work in various locations;
• Serves as a resource to other departmental staff, local laboratories, and local physicians;
• Provides training to nursing and other staff in laboratory field procedures;
• Prepares or directs the preparation of technical reports, forms, records and correspondence;
• Checks laboratory equipment and materials;
• Authorizes equipment repairs and supply orders;
• Maintains liaison with contract laboratories performing certain services for the department;
• Prepares preliminary budget recommendations;
• May plan new programs and develop new services as feasible.

EMPLOYMENT STANDARDS
Knowledge:

• Thorough knowledge of laws, regulations and standards pertaining to public health and clinical laboratories.
• Thorough knowledge of bacteriological, serological, mycological, parasitological, and other microbiological principles.
• Thorough knowledge of techniques, equipment, and terminology used in the examination of body fluids and tissues, foods and water.
• General knowledge of proper laboratory safety precautions and procedures.
• General knowledge of current trends and concepts in public health microbiology.
• General knowledge of causes and modes of transmission of communicable disease.
• Some knowledge of basic principles of administration, including basic budgeting, principles of effective supervision and management.

Ability to:

• Direct, train and evaluate other laboratory and support personnel.
• Perform and direct complex laboratory tests and examinations.
• Maintain proper laboratory safety precautions and procedures.
• Analyze situations accurately and take effective action.
• Establish and maintain effective working relationships with other staff departments, agencies, laboratories, physicians, and the general public.
• Speak and write effectively, including preparation of clear and concise records and reports.
• Interpret laws, regulations, and standards pertaining to health and clinical laboratories and related facilities.
• Develop and maintain protocols of laboratory testing procedure.
• Develop and maintain program of quality control for public health and clinical laboratories.

Training and Experience and Licensure:
Any combination of licensure, training and experience which is required by Federal and State regulations to direct a public health and Medicare approved clinical laboratory.

EST: 8/79 REV: Analyst: PT