Laboratory Services Director: Lead Strategic Lab Operations

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

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.