Multi-Site Director, Laboratory, Adventist Health Central Coast
1 week ago
LOCATION SUMMARY:
Sierra Vista
Nestled on the Central California Coast, Adventist Health Sierra Vista has been providing care to our community since 1959. Our 162-bed acute care facility includes a Level III Neonatal Intensive Care Unit and county designated trauma center. San Luis Obispo offers the excitement of a lively community while being a fifteen-minute drive from the serenity of Avila Beach, known for their natural hot springs, and Pismo Beach, known for their sand dunes and eucalyptus trees. Featuring a charming downtown, comfortable coastal weather, idyllic views, and an active lifestyle San Luis Obispo offers much to be had.
Twin Cities
Located in Templeton amongst the oak trees, Adventist Health Twin Cities has been serving northern San Luis Obispo County since 1977. Comprised of a 122-bed acute care facility, our team provides exceptional care in emergency medicine, orthopedics, obstetrics, digestive disorders, wound care, and various medical, surgical and outpatient services. Locals enjoy weekly farmers markets in downtown Templeton, farm-to-fork dining, beautiful landscapes for hiking and biking, and beach days just fifteen minutes away at Cambria and Morro Bay.
POSITION SUMMARY:
Maintains responsibility for the overall operation and administration of multiple laboratories providing medical direction to laboratory staff and coordinating medical services for physicians and patients. Manages the administrative operation of the laboratories. Directs and supervises all clerical and technical laboratory staff. Assists in the development and maintenance of lab policies, procedures and quality control practices and monitors the lab's financial performance. Ensures lab safety and compliance with all regulatory and accreditation agencies. Supervises and directs the activities of various levels of assigned personnel using both professional and supervisory discretion and independent judgment.
JOB REQUIREMENTS:
Education and Work Experience:
- Bachelor's Degree in medical technology, clinical laboratory science, biological sciences, chemical sciences or allied health technologies or equivalent: Required
- Master's Degree: Preferred
- Seven years' clinical laboratory experience: Preferred
- Five years' leadership experience: Preferred
Licenses and Certifications:
- Valid Clinical Laboratory Scientist (CLS) license in state of employment: Required
- Current certification from American Society for Clinical Pathology (ASCP) or National Credentialing Agency for Labs (NCA): Preferred
ORGANIZATIONAL REQUIREMENTS:
Adheres to the Adventist Health Mission, Vision and Values statements. Complies with behavioral standards, policies, procedures and handbooks established by the organization and their respective ministries. Abides by the guiding principles of the Code of Conduct.
Adventist Health is committed to the safety and wellbeing of our associates and patients. Therefore, we require that all associates receive all required vaccinations, including, but not limited to, measles, mumps, flu (based on the seasonal availability of the flu vaccine typically during October-March each year), COVID-19 vaccine (required in CA, HI and OR) etc., as a condition of employment, and annually thereafter. Medical and religious exemptions may apply.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:
- Directs and supervises staff and coordinates department scheduling. Manages hiring, oversees new-hire orientation, facilitates staff training and administers employee evaluations. Identifies staff education and competency needs and oversees training programs on instrumentation, technology and procedure as needed. Represents the laboratories on environment of care safety inspections. Ensures the test methodologies and instrumentation selected have the capability of providing the quality of results required for patient care.
- Maintains and reviews lab statistics and trend reports to evaluate, improve and streamline daily operations and workflow. Assists in establishing and revising lab policies, procedures and quality control practices and communicating them to staff and leadership. Develops and oversees employee schedules. Ensures physical plant and environmental conditions of the laboratory are appropriate for the testing performed and provides a safe environment in which employees are protected from physical, chemical and biological hazards.
- Assists in developing, implementing and monitoring multiple laboratories operating budget. Takes strides to contain costs without sacrificing patient care. Consistently updates hospital management of capital requirements, potential changes in volume and makes plans for adjustments accordingly. Controls budgeted expenses and enhances revenue.
- Oversees quality control and ensures compliance with rules, regulations and accreditation requirements of regulatory agencies, including Clinical Laboratory Improvement Amendments (CLIA), US Food and Drug Administration (FDA), College of American Pathologists (CAP), Joint Commission (JC), AABB, and Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA).
- Develops departmental goals and objectives. Develops and implements operational plan to meet department goals and objectives. Consistently contributes to the goals of the hospital through active participation in quality improvement teams and community events.
- Performs other job-related duties as assigned.
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