The Bassett Healthcare Network has retained DCCS to lead an executive search for a Permanent System Director for Laboratory Services.

Nestled in Cooperstown, NY the Bassett Healthcare Network (www.bassett.org) currently consists of five (5) community hospitals, over 24 outpatient clinics, and 20 +school-based centers. The Bassett Medical Group is comprised of more than 400 physicians and other advanced practice clinicians who provide primary and specialty care across the region.

As a teaching hospital and medical school campus affiliated with Columbia University’s College of Physicians and Surgeons, and through a nationally renowned Research Institute, Bassett is continually advancing its missions of patient care, teaching and research, always anticipating and developing to meet the evolving needs of the people and communities in the region.

Located in the heart of the Central Region of upstate NY, Cooperstown is home to the National Baseball Hall of Fame located on the shores of Lake Otsego. Cooperstown is approximately 60 miles (97 kilometers) southwest of Albany, 67 mi (108 km) southeast of Syracuse, and 145 mi (233 km) northwest of New York City.

The qualified candidate will be an experienced Laboratory Executive licensed or eligible for licensure in the State of New York.

Responsibilities

Develops and accomplishes objectives, strategies, and tactics for the Laboratory/Pathology department with special emphasis on Annual Operating Plan Objectives. Where appropriate, institutes corrective actions, including reallocating resources, reprioritizes, and/or recommends modifications to established plans.

Establishes timely and effective communication with department staff to keep them aware of important corporate, divisional or departmental information and to receive information and insights from employees. Accepts responsibility for all aspects of leadership without blame, complaining or procrastination.

Ensures that all employees in the department know what is to be accomplished in their jobs; whether their performance is satisfactory and what they can do to improve performance. Monitors accomplishment of agreed upon objectives at the departmental level; and where appropriate, institutes corrective actions, including reallocating resources, reprioritizing, and/or recommending modifications to established plans.

Education/Qualifications:

• Bachelor's Degree in Medical Technology required from an accredited medical technology program, or professional training programs offered through either the military service of the United States or the military service of the state which may, where applicable, be accepted by the NYS Education Department for licensing purposes as equivalent education and training in lieu of all or part of an approved program. Master's degree preferred.
• Candidates must be qualified as a Medical Technologist in accordance with New York State Department of Health regulations.
• Experience: Minimum 10 years Clinical Laboratory experience, five years as manager or director. Licensure/Certificates: Licensure by NYS SED as a Clinical Laboratory Technologist required. MT (ASCP) preferred.
• Medical Laboratory Scientist or Medical Technologist (MLS/MT) American Society of Clinical Pathologists.
• At least five years’ experience in bench level laboratory work in blood bank, chemistry, immunochemistry, hematology, coagulation, urinalysis, and microbiology.
• At least seven years’ experience in progressive laboratory leadership at the director level to include
• All Clinical Laboratory Sections
• Outreach, LIS, and Core Laboratory operations
• Multiple years of CAP and TJC CAMLAB inspection experience including performing inspections
• Evidence of enhancing laboratory support for hospitals, clinics, and service lines
• Evidence of strong working relationships with laboratory medical directors
• Knowledgeable about hospital and laboratory finances to include operating and capital budgets
• Knowledgeable about laboratory quality systems to include QC, QI, PT, and PI to include documented improvements in such areas as turnaround times.
• Evidence of creative solutions to address laboratory staffing
• Evidence of succession planning and staff development and education
• Evidence of inculcating change management
• Knowledgeable about acquisition of laboratory instrumentation including standardization and replacement cycle
• Knowledgeable about test menu optimization

If this could be a “right fit” for you, and you would like to discuss the opportunity further, please reach out to us for additional discussion. This is an opportunity to be involved in taking a quality organization to a higher level, and these efforts will make a lasting sustainable impact.

Job Type: Full-time

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Relocation assistance
• Retirement plan
• Tuition reimbursement
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday

Application Question(s):

• Do you have at least seven years of experience in progressive laboratory leadership at the director level?
• Are you qualified as a Medical Technologist in accordance with New York State Department of Health regulations?

Education:

• Bachelor's (Required)

Experience:

• Clinical laboratory: 10 years (Preferred)
• Senior leadership: 5 years (Required)

License/Certification:

• ASCP Certification (Required)
• Medical Technologist (Required)
• Medical Laboratory Scientist Certification (Preferred)

Work Location: One location

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