Director, Laboratory Services

Company

Norfolk General Hospital

Located in Simcoe, Ontario, Norfolk General Hospital provides exceptional healthcare to a municipality of approximately 70,000 people. Our area of focus provides a continuum of service throughout the life span of the people we serve including Emergency, Critical Care, Obstetrics, Medicine, Surgery, and Complex Continuing Care. Employing approximately 700 highly skilled and dedicated employees, Norfolk General Hospital is a full service, 120-bed hospital with 24/7 on-call coverage of Specialists in Surgery, Anesthesia, Internal Medicine, and Obstetrics as well as on-site 24-hour per day medical coverage. The Norfolk Hospital Nursing Home is an 80 bed, publicly owned, non-profit facility opened in 1975. A member of the OANHSS, NHNH is fully accredited by Accreditation Canada and operated under the direction of a 10-member community Board of Trustees.The West Haldimand General Hospital is a rural community hospital in the town of Hagersville, southwestern Ontario, which provides basic hospital and health care services to the people of Hagersville, Caledonia, Jarvis, Townsend, Cayuga, Fisherville, Selkirk, Nanticoke, the Six Nations of the Grand River Reserve and the Mississaugas the New Credit First Nation Reserve.

Location

Simcoe, Ontario

Duties

The Director reports to the VP Finance & CFO and works closely with the leadership teams at both Norfolk General Hospital and West Haldimand General Hospital as well as working collaboratively with the Laboratory Medical Directors.

The role is responsible for the overall administrative oversight of laboratory services at both hospital sites in accordance with departmental and Hospital policies. The Director ensures that high quality care/service is provided in an efficient and effective manner. The Director will co-ordinate and organize activities of the various disciplines into an integrated service in accordance with the respective Hospital’s mission, vision, philosophy, and values. The Director is responsible for the planning, development, management, activities and evaluation of the departments of responsibility.

The individual is responsible to ensure the effective and efficient operation of the Laboratory by maintaining accreditation and regulatory requirements and standards; fiscal responsibility for human resources and operational budgets and will work in consultation with the VP Finance and plan for future applications and integration across the Corporations

The Director works in collaboration with affiliate hospitals and other organizations to ensure alignment of standards and goals. This includes standardization in the areas of technology, process and procedures.

Specific Responsibilities

• Provides effective leadership and fosters a positive and productive work team.
• Supports the priorities and initiatives that align with the corporate strategic plan.
• Is responsible for assuring best practice is implemented in all areas of the laboratory.
• Is responsible for assuring that department safety, quality and fiscal outcomes are achieved.
• Is responsible for assuring departmental staffing supports safety, quality and fiscal outcomes.
• Is responsible for coordinating departmental processes, including communication, with those of other hospital departments.

Requirements

• Bachelor of Medical Laboratory Science Degree or College Diploma in Medical Laboratory Technology, A.R.T. and BSc
• Current license and in good standing with the CMLTO
• Canadian Healthcare Association Department Management Diploma or equivalent, preferred;
• Graduate of a recognized Quality Management Program preferred;
• Participates as a current member of associations, as appropriate, including but not limited to: CMLTO, CSMLS,MLPAO, OAML
• Advanced level knowledge in Chemistry, Hematology, Transfusion Medicine, Histology an preferred
• Minimum 5-7 years recent progressive experience in a hospital laboratory setting, having demonstrated;
o Leadership/management skills;
o Interpersonal verbal and written communication skills;
o Analytical thinking, accountability and decision-making skills;
o Responsibility, accountability, and sound financial management;
• Demonstrated advanced knowledge and application of IQMH and regulatory requirements;
• Working knowledge of laboratory and hospital software systems; Meditech knowledge an asset
• Possess knowledge of all pertinent regulations, legislation, and business/hospital theories
• Demonstrated ability to manage and prioritize workload;

Start Date

2025-02-26

Hours

Full Time

Salary

$63.13 to $70.97 per hour

Contact

Name

Linda Foley

Address

365 WEST ST

Telephone

519 426 0130

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