Director, Laboratory Services - Palo Alto Hospital

Come grow with us! At University Health, we’re building a healthier future with our community hospitals including University Health, Palo Alto on the south side of San Antonio, University Health, Retama on the northeast side of San Antonio and a specialty hospital in the medical center. We welcome driven healthcare leaders who thrive in collaborative environments and are ready to make a lasting impact.

University Health is Bexar County and South Texas' first health system to earn Magnet status from the American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC). Magnet hospitals and health systems offer patients reassurance that they are being cared for by a team with a proven track record for providing excellent care and positive outcomes for their patients.

University Hospital still serves as the primary teaching facility for UT Health San Antonio and is the premiere Level I trauma center for South Texas and the region’s only pediatric Level I trauma center.

University Hospital is also home to the highest level neonatal intensive care unit and the region’s only Joint Commission accredited Comprehensive Stroke Center.

Why Should You Apply?

We offer exceptional pay and opportunities for advancement.

Continuing Education

Gym membership discounts

Comprehensive benefits package including pet insurance

POSITION SUMMARY / RESPONSIBILITIES

Responsible for general administration and oversight of University Health pathology services at all ambulatory facilities. Promotes the University Health Customer Relation’s policy.

EDUCATION / EXPERIENCE

Bachelor’s degree in medical technology or an appropriate biological / chemical / medical science from an accredited college or university is required. Five years of related, progressively responsible health care experience is required. Successful completion of a structured clinical program (CAHEA approved) and certification in clinical laboratory sciences by a recognized certifying agency or completion of accredited structured clinical program and certification by a recognized certifying agency prior to 1963 or Bachelor's degree in an appropriate biological / chemical / medical science from an accredited college or university and a clinical laboratory specialist certification is required. Master’s degree in Business or Health Care Administration is preferred.

LICENSURE / CERTIFICATION

Certification by the American Society of Clinical Pathology Board of Certification (ASCP-BOC) or American Medical Technologist (AMT) or United States Department of Health, Education and Welfare (HEW) is required.