Laboratory Director

Director of Laboratory Services

Top-Tier Relocation Package & Unlimited PTO Available

Southwestern Medical Center is a 198-bed facility nestled in Lawton, Oklahoma. Lawton is on the Forbes’ list as one of the “Best Small Places for Business and Careers.” We value our team and recognize their exceptional contributions in creating a safe and welcoming environment for our guests. We’re excited to enhance our team of compassionate and professionals with a new Laboratory Dir.

 As a member of our team, you will have the chance to:

• Make a real difference in the lives of our patients through the delivery of exceptional customer service experience!
• Be part of a collaborative, professional environment where your opinions and expertise are valued.
• Enjoy a flexible schedule that respects your work-life balance.
• Receive competitive compensation that recognizes your skills and experience, with the added benefit of our updated pay rates.

At SW Medical Center, we offer a robust benefits package that will give you and your family the peace of mind you deserve, and most start after 30 days of hire.

• Red Carpet Relocation Package
• Multiple offers to choose from, which include:

- PPO to include HSA, FSA, 

- Dental

- Vision

- Life Insurance: Supplemental Life

- LIMITLESS PTO

- 401K

- Perkspot (discount program)

- Voluntary Benefits (legal, critical illness, Accident Insurance, Permanent Life insurance, Hospital Indemnity, Auto Home Ins., Identity theft, and Pet insurance)

- Quantum Health

- Multi-facetted wellness program

- Employee Assistance Program

- Telemedicine Program

• Education Assistance (Reimbursement and Advance)
• Career Development

- Employee Resource Groups (ERGs)

- Clinical Ladder Program

- Tuition Advancement Payback Plan

What makes Lawton an ideal place to live?Learn more about the City of Lawton here.

It’s All About Our Culture

Scion Health considers a consistently positive, cooperative, self-motivated, courteous, and professional attitude to be an essential function of every position. While different positions have different primary areas of responsibility, everyone needs to work as a team, and we expect all employees to roll up their sleeves and pitch in as necessary to get the job done.

Employees must be able to relate to other people beyond giving and receiving instructions: (a) can get along with co-workers or peers without exhibiting behavioral extremes, (b) perform work activities requiring negotiating, instructing, supervising, persuading, or speaking with others; and (c) respond appropriately to constructive feedback from a supervisor.

Job Responsibilities

• The Lab Director is responsible for the development, implementation, and provision of diagnostic laboratory services (inpatient, outpatient, and reference work) in accordance with the policies of the hospital and the directives of the Administration and Medical Staff.
• Responsible for the administration and management of departmental resources.
• Perform clinical duties according to departmental policy.
• Provide advanced clinical expertise and education to departmental staff members.
• Focus on excellence in the delivery of patient-centered services by actively participating in laboratory and hospital Quality Assurance and Performance Improvement activities, and by supporting the hospital in meeting JCAHO, CAP, OSHA, and CLIA ‘88 accreditation standards.
• Serve as the Laboratory Compliance Officer and ensure compliance with appropriate billing regulations.
• Participates in the Hospital’s Service Excellence Program designed to improve patient care, employee, and physician satisfaction.
  • Participation includes knowledge of HCAHPS (Hospital Consumer Assessment of Healthcare Systems and Providers, which measures patient’s perceptions of care received and Core Measure Set, which measures performance of patients’, care based on medical research.  

Degree of Supervision Required:

Involves general guidance and direction by hospital Administration and Laboratory Medical Director.The Laboratory Director is expected to perform most job duties independently and in accordance with established departmental and hospital policies/procedures.

Educational Requirements

• Baccalaureate degree in Medical Technology or related science

Work Experience

• Five (5) years general laboratory experience as a Medical Technologist
• Three (3) years of experience as a Manager/Supervisor in a clinical laboratory (preferably at an acute care facility)

Special qualifications:

Thorough knowledge of clinical procedures

Demonstrated expertise and skill to effectively manage staff, organize and delegate work assignments

Proficiency to manage numbers/mathematics and collate, evaluate, and compare data

Effective written and verbal skills to develop and maintain rapport with physicians and external clients