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At Vitruvian Health, we serve with compassion. As the leading healthcare system for northwest Georgia and southeast Tennessee, we are committed not only to strengthening the health of our communities, but also to supporting the growth, success, and well‑being of every team member.
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Formerly Hamilton Health Care System, Vitruvian Health is built on a legacy of trust, innovation, and exceptional care. With more than 80 access points across the region—including Hamilton Medical Center and Bradley Medical Center—you’ll have the opportunity to be part of something bigger: a connected, mission‑driven team making a difference every day.
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Title: Assistant Director, Laboratory Services
Department: Laboratory Services
Reports To: Executive Director of Laboratory Services
JOB SUMMARYProvides leadership and operational support for Clinical and Anatomic Laboratory services under the direction of the Executive Director of Laboratory Services. Assists in overseeing daily laboratory operations, quality management, regulatory compliance, personnel development, budget stewardship, and strategic initiatives to ensure safe, efficient, and cost-effective laboratory services. Supervises designated laboratory staff, supports performance management and competency assessment activities, and fosters a culture of quality, service excellence, and continuous improvement. Coordinates educational and training programs for laboratory personnel, students, and other healthcare team members.
Must be able to demonstrate the knowledge and skills necessary to provide care appropriate to the age of the patients served. Must demonstrate knowledge of age-dependent expected values and access data reflective of the patients' current status in relation to their age-specific needs.
JOB QUALIFICATIONS
Education: Bachelor’s degree in medical laboratory science or one of the natural sciences or equivalent experience required.
Licensure: Current certification as a Medical Laboratory Scientist, ASCP or equivalent. Must maintain current certification throughout employment at Vitruvian Health. Must meet requirements for Technical Supervisor as specified by CLIA. Must meet applicable State Laws of licensure for clinical laboratories.
Experience: Six years of leadership experience required in a highly complex Laboratory.
Skills: Demonstrates strong leadership, managerial, and interpersonal skills with the ability to effectively collaborate with laboratory staff, medical staff, hospital leadership, and other departments. Self-motivated individuals with excellent communication, problem-solving, decision-making, and organizational skills. Ability to assist in directing laboratory operations, prioritize multiple responsibilities, and effectively manage changing operational needs. Demonstrates knowledge of regulatory, accreditation, and quality standards applicable to laboratory services. Ability to obtain and interpret pertinent information in terms of the patient's age-specific needs. Ability to select appropriate instrumentation, testing methodologies, equipment, and supplies for the age groups served. Demonstrates consistent competency in clinical laboratory practices and the ability to support staff in the delivery of safe, accurate, and timely laboratory services. Ability to mentor, train, and develop laboratory personnel while fostering a culture of quality, accountability, and continuous improvement. Demonstrates the knowledge and skills necessary to provide appropriate care to patients across the lifespan, including neonate, pediatric, adolescent, adult, and geriatric populations. Demonstrates knowledge of age-dependent normal values and the ability to assess patient information relative to age-specific needs and clinical conditions. Proficient in computer systems, laboratory information systems (LIS), quality management tools, and Microsoft Office applications.
Skills Required
- Bachelor's degree in medical laboratory science, natural sciences, or equivalent experience
- Current Medical Laboratory Scientist certification through ASCP or equivalent
- Meet Technical Supervisor requirements under CLIA
- Meet applicable state licensure requirements for clinical laboratories
- Six years of leadership experience in a highly complex laboratory
- Strong leadership, managerial, interpersonal, communication, problem-solving, decision-making, and organizational skills
- Knowledge of laboratory regulatory, accreditation, and quality standards
- Competency in clinical laboratory practices and laboratory personnel training and development
- Proficiency with laboratory information systems, quality management tools, and Microsoft Office
What We Do
Vitruvian Health is a comprehensive, nonprofit healthcare system serving northwest Georgia and southeast Tennessee. Formerly Hamilton Health Care System, it operates Hamilton Medical Center, Bradley Medical Center, and more than 80 regional access points. The system provides integrated care ranging from primary and specialty services to urgent needs, advanced medical interventions, and personalized treatments, while working to improve community health.
