Path & Lab Medicine Director

Overview

At Atrium Health Wake Forest Baptist, we take pride in offering a dynamic and fulfilling work environment. Joining our team means becoming an essential part of a leading healthcare institution that is committed to providing exceptional patient care and advancing medical research.

Position Highlights: 

• Shift Schedule:  Full Time
• Department: Laboratory Administration - Acute Care
• Location: Winston Salem, NC

What We Offer:

• Day 1 Health Coverage: Amazing health insurance with the option of copay or HSA eligible plans
• Wellness Incentives: Up to $1,350/year in wellness incentives through our LiveWELL program
• Education: Eligible for our Prepaid College Tuition Assistance program (up to $5,250/year)!
• Parental Benefits: Six weeks paid birthing-mother maternity leave & four weeks paid parental leave
• Retirement: Up to 7% employer-paid retirement contributions

Requirements:

• Master's degree in Health Administration or MBA 
• Two years management experience required 
• Medical Technologist (MT) (ASCP) or equivalent registration required

The Successful Candidate will assume responsibility for a variety of functions, which include, but are not limited to:

• Accepts medical center responsibility for coordinating initiatives and interactions with other departments and the medical faculty. 
• Responsible for maintaining appropriate and state-of-the-art medical practices for one or more disciplines in the department of pathology. 
• Responsible for maintaining accreditation standards as defined by CAP, JCAHO, AABB, FDA and CLIA. Establishes, interprets and communicates departmental and Hospital policies and procedures. 
• Generates financial analysis, forecasts, proformas and performance reports. Achieves financial objectives for the department(s). 
• Coordinates, directs, teaches, and manages process improvement initiatives. Sets priorities in areas of responsibility in support of the organizational goals and targets. Manages staff to accomplish departmental objectives. 
• Ensures compliance with all laboratory certification requirements as mandated by both internal and external agencies and organizations. 
• Leads in the development and administration of departmental functions. 
• Provides management development programs for Section Managers and/or Assistant Managers as in-service education. 
• Exhibits and promotes the professional image of laboratories in accordance with hospital, department, and professional society philosophies, goals and standards of laboratory testing. 
• Adheres to the general hospital standards to promote a cooperative work environment by utilizing communication skills, interpersonal relationships and team building.

SKILLS & QUALIFICATIONS: 

• Ability to listen and communicate effectively 
• Financial ability and interest Advanced interpersonal skill development 
• Demonstrated leadership ability Professional attitude and presentation 
• Ability to self-motivate Flexible and innovative personality 

If you’re ready to embark on an exciting journey of personal and professional fulfillment, join us at Atrium Health Wake Forest Baptist.  Together, we will provide compassionate, high-quality care and services that touch the hearts of our patients and transform the landscape of healthcare. Your passion and dedication are what we need to make a difference in the world. Come be a part of our extraordinary team today!