Laboratory Director

Pullman Regional; Pullman (WA); On-site; USD 113,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical/Vision/Dental

Retirement with Employer Matching

Paid Leave Time

Life Insurance

Job summary

Pullman Regional Hospital seeks a Laboratory Services Director to lead the laboratory department. The role focuses on directing operations, staffing, and strategic initiatives to ensure high-quality, compliant laboratory services for the community.

Ideal candidate holds a doctoral, master's, or bachelor's degree in a relevant science, ASCP MLS certification, and at least 3 years of leadership in a clinical lab. Base pay range is discussed in the posting.

Qualifications

• Doctoral, Master’s, or Bachelor’s in chemical, physical, or biological science, or a B.S. in medical laboratory technology.
• ASCP or equivalent MLS certification is required.
• Minimum of 3 years of leadership experience in a Clinical Laboratory.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills; ability to collaborate and lead.
• Knowledge of Quality Control, Quality Assurance, Competency Testing and Laboratory Regulations.

Responsibilities

• Provide leadership and direction to department team members.
• Foster a positive and collaborative team culture within the department and organization.
• Contribute to the development of departmental and organizational strategies.
• Implement and execute strategic plans to achieve departmental and organizational objectives.
• Oversee the planning, execution, and completion of departmental projects and continuous improvement activities.
• Ensure projects are completed on time, within scope, and within budget.
• Allocate resources efficiently to meet project and operational requirements.
• Identify cost-saving opportunities and optimize expenditures.
• Manage staffing levels and recruit, train, and develop team members.
• Manage staff scheduling and payroll functions.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Critical thinking

Project management

Team development

Education

Doctoral, Master’s, or Bachelor’s in relevant science

MLS/ASCP certification

Tools

MS Office

Job description

## Laboratory DirectorApply: Pullman Regional Hospital: Full time: Posted Yesterday: JR\\_26000407**Pay Range:**The base pay range for this position is$112,904.48-$179,854.48 Annualhowever, base pay offered may vary depending on job-related knowledge, skills, and experience.**Job Title:** Laboratory Services Director **Work Schedule for this Position:** Monday - Friday, 8am - 5pm **Company Statement:**Pullman Regional is an innovative, patient-focused, multi-disciplinary based work environment where all members of the team contribute to the exceptional care of our patients and the community. **Position Overview:**The department director is responsible for overseeing and leading a departmental team to achieve both departmental and organizational goals and objectives. The department director plays a crucial role in planning, organizing, and coordinating the activities of the departmental team, ensuring efficiency and effectiveness in the delivery of services and completion of projects. **A Day in the Life:*** Provide leadership and direction to department team members.* Foster a positive and collaborative team culture within the department and organization.* Contribute to the development of departmental and organizational strategies.* Implement and execute strategic plans to achieve departmental and organizational objectives.* Oversee the planning, execution, and completion of departmental projects and continuous improvement activities.* Ensure projects are completed on time, within scope, and within budget.* Allocate resources efficiently to meet project and operational requirements.* Identify cost-saving opportunities and optimize expenditures.* Manage staffing levels and recruit, train, and develop team members.* Manage staff scheduling and payroll functions. **About You!** **This Job is For You if You Have:*** Must have earned a doctoral, master’s, or bachelor’s degree in a chemical, physical or biological science, or a bachelor’s degree in medical laboratory technology from an accredited institution.* Education must be verified by a credentialing agency if the bachelor’s degree was obtained outside of the United States.* ASCP, or equivalent for an MLS, is required.* A minimum of 3 years of leadership experience in a Clinical Laboratory is required.* Proven experience in leadership and team management.* Proficiency in MS Office suite and other relevant software.* Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.* Utilize critical thinking to recognize problems, identify the cause, develop alternatives, and determine solutions where no preset criteria are available.* Demonstrated ability to work collaboratively and strategically.* Demonstrated ability to lead change and foster innovation.* Possesses a strong knowledge base for managing programs in Quality Control, Quality Assurance, Competency Testing, Point of Care Testing and overall Laboratory Regulations.* Demonstrates the ability to manage projects.* Proven track record of being a self-starter to drive new technology and improvements in laboratory operation.* Demonstrates the ability to delegate and mentor staff.**Company Perks:**Our employees are our most important asset and that’s reflected in our benefits. Pullman Regional is proud to offer a variety of benefits to support employees and their families, including:* Medical/Vision, Dental, Health Savings Account, and Paid Leave Time* Employer Paid Life Insurance and Long-Term Disability* Retirement with Employer Matching Contributions* Voluntary Benefits that include: Life Insurance, Critical Illness, Accident Insurance, and Short-Term Disability* Services Discount and EAP Resources**A Few More Important Points:**The job posting highlights the most critical responsibilities and requirements of the job. It is not all-inclusive. There may be additional duties, responsibilities, and qualifications for this job.**Disability Contacts:**Applicants with disabilities who require assistance or accommodation should contact Human Resources at [e-mail]**Current Pullman Regional Employees:**To apply, log into Workday, click the Jobs Hub button.