Director of Laboratory

Southwest Healthcare; Wildomar (CA); On-site; USD 150,000 - 230,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

Excellent medical, dental, vision and药

401(k) with company match

SoFi student loan refinancing program

Career development opportunities

Job summary

Southwest Healthcare Inland Valley Hospital in Wildomar, CA seeks a Director of Laboratory to lead the laboratory department across its two acute-care facilities in Inland Valley Medical Center (Wildomar) and Rancho Springs Medical Center (Murrieta). This role requires significant CLS experience and CA licensure, with strong leadership and compliance responsibilities.

The Director will supervise staff, ensure quality control, and maintain regulatory compliance per Joint Commission and Title 22

Qualifications

• Five to seven years of clinical experience as a Clinical Laboratory Scientist (CLS) required.
• Minimum three years leadership experience as a CLS or in related field; acute care experience preferred.
• Current CLS license in the State of California.

Responsibilities

• Oversee the laboratory department, ensuring efficient, economical, and quality operations.
• Supervise staff performing chemical, hematological, microscopic and bacteriological tests.
• Ensure compliance with The Joint Commission and Title 22 standards and hospital policies.
• Demonstrate strong leadership, organization, and interpersonal skills with clinical staff and the public.
• Maintain up-to-date technical knowledge of lab tests and their clinical significance.
• Manage time effectively to complete projects.

Skills

Leadership

Organization

Communication

Interpersonal skills

PC knowledge

Education

Bachelor's degree in life science

Master's degree in related field

Job description

Responsibilities

Join our Leadership Team at Southwest Healthcare System as a Director of Laboratory!

SWHS consists of two acute-care hospitals: Inland Valley Medical Center in Wildomar, CA and Rancho Springs Medical Center in Murrieta, CA.

Southwest Healthcare Inland Valley Hospital in Wildomar, California, is a licensed 122-bed facility accredited by the Joint Commission. It is Southwest Riverside County's only designated Trauma Center and a county-designated Paramedic Base Station. The hospital performs more than 4,000 surgeries a year, and has an average of 4,000 Emergency Department visits per month. The hospital features a Bariatric Weight-Loss Surgery Center of Excellence and the region’s only Total Joint Center.

Southwest Healthcare Rancho Springs Hospital in Murrieta, California, is a 120 bed acute-care hospital with the region's only Pediatric Emergency Services team (for children 14 and under) provided by board certified Rady Children’s emergency medicine physicians. Rancho Springs Hospital also provides the area's only OB/Emergency Department program, which gives expectant mothers 24/7 on-site access to OB/GYN physician coverage. The Childbirth Center at Rancho Springs Hospital is the largest in the region and features spacious family-friendly private suites. Rancho's Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU) is operated by Rady Children’s.

Employee may be required to float to the other facility within Southwest Health Rancho Springs and Inland Valley Hospital based on operational needs, with appropriate orientation and competency validation provided.

Essential Job Duties

The Director of Laboratory is responsible for the overall management of the assigned laboratory department in an efficient, economic and quality manner. Supervises, coordinates and participates in activities of staff performing various chemical, hematological, microscopic and bacteriological tests of body fluids, exudates, and skin scrapings to obtain data for diagnosis and treatment of disease and procedures. Demonstrates knowledge and ensures compliance with The Joint Commission and Title 22 standards and guidelines. Demonstrates compliance with hospital policies and procedures at all times. Demonstrates strong leadership, organization, communication and interpersonal skills. Demonstrates ability to relate to clinical personnel and medical staff, as well as ability to interact well with the public. Must have knowledge of PC and applications. Maintains a high level of technical knowledge demonstrating expert knowledge of lab tests and their clinical significance. Demonstrates ability to manage time effectively to complete projects.

Qualifications

Five (5) to Seven (7) years of clinical experience as a Clinical Laboratory Scientist (CLS) required.

Minimum three (3) years leadership experience as a Clinical Laboratory Scientist (CLS) or in related field required, acute care experience preferred.

Minimum Essential Education

Bachelor's degree in a life science or related field from an accredited College or University required.

Master's degree in related field from an accredited College or University preferred

Required Licensure / Certifications

Current Clinical Laboratory Scientist (CLS) License in the State of California

This Opportunity Offers The Following

Challenging and rewarding work environment.

Growth and Development Opportunities within UHS and its Subsidiaries.

Competitive Compensation.

Excellent Medical, Dental, Vision and Prescription Drug Plan.

401k plan with company match.

BENEFIT HIGHLIGHTS

• Challenging and rewarding work environment
• Competitive Compensation & Generous Paid Time Off
• Excellent Medical, Dental, Vision and Prescription Drug Plans
• 401(K) with company match and discounted stock plan
• SoFi Student Loan Refinancing Program
• Career development opportunities within UHS and its 300+ Subsidiaries!
• More information is available on our Benefits Guest Website: benefits.uhsguest.com

About Universal Health Services

One of the nation’s largest and most respected providers of hospital and healthcare services, Universal Health Services, Inc. (NYSE: UHS) has built an impressive record of achievement and performance. Growing steadily since its inception into an esteemed Fortune 300 corporation, annual revenues were $15.8 billion in 2024. During the year, UHS was again recognized as one of the World’s Most Admired Companies by Fortune; and listed in Forbes ranking of America’s Largest Public Companies.

Headquartered in King of Prussia, PA, UHS has approximately 99,000 employees and continues to grow through its subsidiaries. Operating acute care hospitals, behavioral health facilities, outpatient facilities and ambulatory care access points, an insurance offering, a physician network and various related services located all over the U.S. States, Washington, D.C., Puerto Rico and the United Kingdom. www.uhs.com

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