Laboratory Director

Pullman Regional Hospital; United States; On-site; USD 113,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical/Vision, Dental, Health Savings

Life Insurance & Long-Term Disability

Retirement with Employer Matching

Voluntary Benefits: Life Insurance, CI

EAP Resources & Services Discount

Job summary

Pullman Regional Hospital seeks a Laboratory Services Director to lead the department, set strategy, and ensure high-quality patient care across the laboratory operations.

The role requires a doctoral, master's, or bachelor's in a chemical, physical, or biological science (or MLS), with ASCP MLS credential and at least 3 years of leadership in a clinical laboratory. You will oversee projects, manage staff, and drive continuous improvement.

Qualifications

• Doctoral, master's, or bachelor's degree in a chemical, physical, or biological science.
• Bachelor's degree in medical laboratory technology from an accredited institution.
• ASCP, or equivalent MLS credential required.
• Minimum of 3 years of leadership experience in a Clinical Laboratory.
• 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.
• Knowledge base for managing programs in Quality Control, Quality Assurance, Competency Testing, Point of Care Testing and Laboratory Regulations.
• Demonstrates the ability to manage projects and delegate/mentor staff.

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 experience

MS Office proficiency

Communication skills

Critical thinking

Change management

Mentoring staff

Project management

Collaboration

Education

Doctoral/Master's/Bachelor's in chemical/physical/biological science

Bachelor's in Medical Laboratory Technology

ASCP MLS credential or equivalent

Job description

Pay Range: The base pay range for this position is $112,904.48-$179,854.48 Annual however, 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

• 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

Disability Contacts: Applicants with disabilities who require assistance or accommodation should contact Human Resources at [e-mail]

Pullman Regional Hospital is a critical access hospital with a physician clinic network located in Pullman, Washington, at the heart of the Palouse. We provide an array of treatment and prevention services, each at the forefront of the medical industry designed to provide the most comprehensive benefits to our patients. We're a small hospital known for big ideas and bold visions. More than 500 people are part of the Pullman Regional Hospital family; each and every individual contributes to our stellar reputation.