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The Regional Director oversees the operational, financial, and business performance of a designated region including the clinical and anatomical laboratories according to the goals and objectives of the health system . He/she is responsible for development and administration of the regional budget, development & execution of strategic initiatives, and implementation of programs to ensure attainment of a business plan for growth and profitability . He/she provides direction and oversight of various laboratory departments and managers . He/she maintains good inter-departmental, health system administration, and physician relationships ‬ ‬ ‬ ‬ in a highly visible role . This position reports to the System Vice President of Lab Operations . ‬ ‬ ‬ ‬

+ Plans, organizes, and directs the operations and business development activities for laboratory departments and services in a designated region.

+ Creates and monitors laboratory budgets, develops, and implements initiatives to ensure compliance with established financial objectives .

+ Reviews, recommends, approves and monitors plans for operational workflow; budget compliance, customer/client services, purchased services, and labor management.

+ Reviews individual lab facility and regional performance against operating plans and standards. Creates and provides corporate management with business reports - guides and assists with the development of operational changes and corrective actions.

+ Prepares, recommends, and guides implementation of department / regional service goals and objectives - operational, business, financial.

+ Reviews and approves expenses, cost estimates, manpower and facilities requirements, including capital needs.

+ Collaborates with external organizations and lab partners, vendors, system hospitals, medical groups, and other entities to achieve health system and laboratory objectives and responsibilities .

+ Creates, reviews and manages major projects involving functional changes at individual/regional lab network , capital expenditures, facilities, new technology , services, processes, or practices to advance the health system mission and vision .

+ Maintains confidentiality of sensitive information concerning patients, physicians, employees, clients, vendors, and the Company.

+ Performs other duties as assigned.

+ Complies with all State, Federal, professional regulations as well as department rules, polices, and procedural manuals.

+ Adherence to Safety Regulations.

+ Adherence to HIPAA Regulations.

Education & Experience Required:

+ Completion of accredited Bachelor’s degree program in a chemical , physical, biological science, medical technology or clinical laboratory science .

+ Prefer MS/MBA/MHA in healthcare management, business management or a closely related field with experience in laboratory operations .

+ 5+ years of progressive managerial experience in a large healthcare organization with a solid track record and experience in clinical and anatomic pathology operations (federated and integrated), fiscal management, and strategy.

+ Comprehensive experience in laboratory operations in a system environment, Quality Management Programs (QMP’s), and Outreach/In-reach laboratory services.

+ Comprehension of CLIA regulations regarding, proficiency testing, quality assurance and quality control.

+ Knowledgeable in all applicable state and federal laws relating to but not limited to; healthcare & laboratory operations & standards; reimbursement regulations; employment laws and any other area impacting the operations.

+ Comprehensive knowledge of patient care issues as they relate to laboratory services and operations in an integrated healthcare delivery environment.

+ Ability to comprehend and analyze laboratory financial reports; ability to create and interpret complex statistical and operational reports; create and execute strategic plans to achieve organizational objectives .

+ Skilled in the creation and management of departmental budgets and financial forecasts including cost, revenue , capital expense planning .

+ Ability to direct, advise, and motivate various layers of divisional personnel involving issues impacting the operations and the financial performance of the designated region.

+ Demonstrate excellent leadership and decision-making skills with the ability to interact effectively with enterprise executives including Health System Executives, Pathologists, Dept. Managers and Supervisors, Laboratory Personnel, Referring Physicians, Business Development & Corporate support staff, as well as Vendors and Other Health System Partners and Stakeholders.

Additional Information

+ Organization: Henry Ford Hospital - Detroit Main Campus

+ Department: HFHS Lab Administration

+ Shift: Day Job

+ Union Code: Not Applicable

Additional Details

This posting represents the major duties, responsibilities, and authorities of this job, and is not intended to be a complete list of all tasks and functions. It should be understood, therefore, that incumbents may be asked to perform job-related duties beyond those explicitly described above.

Overview

Henry Ford Health partners with millions of people on their health journey, across Michigan and around the world. We offer a full continuum of services – from primary and preventative care to complex and specialty care, health insurance, a full suite of home health offerings, virtual care, pharmacy, eye care and other health care retail. With former Ascension southeast Michigan and Flint region locations now part of our team, Henry Ford’s care is available in 13 hospitals and hundreds of ambulatory care locations. Based in Detroit, Henry Ford is one of the nation’s most respected academic medical centers and is leading the Future of Health: Detroit, a $3 billion investment anchored by a reimagined Henry Ford academic healthcare campus. Learn more at henryford.com/careers .

Benefits

The health and overall well-being of our team members is our priority. That’s why we offer support in the various components of our team’s well-being: physical, emotional, social, financial and spiritual. Our Total Rewards program includes competitive health plan options, with three consumer-driven health plans (CDHPs), a PPO plan and an HMO plan. Our team members enjoy a number of additional benefits, ranging from dental and eye care coverage to tuition assistance, family forming benefits, discounts to dozens of businesses and more. Employees classified as contingent status are not eligible for benefits.

Equal Employment Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer

Equal Employment Opportunity / Affirmative Action Employer Henry Ford Health is

committed to the hiring, advancement and fair treatment of all individuals without regard to

race, color, creed, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability, veteran status, size, height,

weight, marital status, family status, gender identity, sexual orientation, and genetic information,

or any other protected status in accordance with applicable federal and state laws.