Regional Manager-Laboratory (Coastal)

Samaritan Health Services

Newport (OR)

On-site

USD 100,000 - 150,000

Full time

14 days+

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Job summary

Samaritan Health Services in Oregon is seeking a Laboratory Manager to oversee operations at Pacific Communities Hospital in Newport and North Lincoln Hospital in Lincoln City. You will lead laboratory teams, ensure regulatory compliance, and manage personnel across sites.

Responsibilities include coordinating testing workflows for inpatient, ER, and outpatient specimens, and upholding CLIA and CAP standards while collaborating with clinical staff to optimize patient care.

Qualifications

ASCP, AMT or equivalent certified Medical Laboratory Scientist required.
Five (5) years experience in a clinical role, two (2) years experience in a management role and knowledge of a managed care environment required.
PCH Laboratory: Healthcare Provider Level BLS required within 90 days of hire.

Responsibilities

Manage laboratory operations at Pacific Communities Hospital in Newport and North Lincoln Hospital in Lincoln City, including personnel management and regulatory compliance.
May assist in direct clinical care as needed and appropriate.
Ensure CLIA and CAP compliance and oversee lab testing for inpatients, ER, and outpatient specimens.

Skills

Leadership

Conflict resolution

Critical thinking

Communication

Education

ASCP/AMT MLS certification

Job description

RESPONSIBILITIES

This position will have laboratory management responsibility for both coastal sites: Pacific Communities Hospital in Newport, Oregon and North Lincoln Hospital in Lincoln City, Oregon.
Responsible for operations of the Laboratory department at assigned sites. May assist in direct clinical care as needed and appropriate. Responsible for personnel management and compliance with regulatory requirements.

JOB SUMMARY/PURPOSE

Responsible for operations of the Laboratory department at assigned sites. May assist in direct clinical care as needed and appropriate. Responsible for personnel management and compliance with regulatory requirements.

DEPARTMENT DESCRIPTION

The laboratory teams at Samaritan Health Services have responsibilities for testing samples that may include blood, body fluids and tissue to aid in diagnosis of diseases, illnesses or conditions that may need medical attention. Lab tests are processed for hospital inpatients and emergency room patients twenty four hours a day. In addition, testing is performed on outpatient and clinic specimens. All Samaritan Health Services labs are licensed by the U.S. Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services - the Clinical Laboratory Improvement Amendments Act (CLIA), and accredited by the College of American Pathologists (CAP).

EXPERIENCE/EDUCATION/QUALIFICATIONS

ASCP, AMT or equivalent certified Medical Laboratory Scientist required.
Five (5) years experience in a clinical role, two (2) years experience in a management role and knowledge of a managed care environment required.
PCH Laboratory:
- Healthcare Provider Level BLS required within 90 days of hire.

KNOWLEDGE/SKILLS/ABILITIES

Leadership - Inspires, motivates, and guides others toward accomplishing goals. Achieves desired results through effective people management.
Conflict resolution - Influences others to build consensus and gain cooperation. Proactively resolves conflicts in a positive and constructive manner.
Critical thinking - Identifies complex problems. Involves key parties, gathers pertinent data and considers various options in decision making process. Develops, evaluates and implements effective solutions.
Communication and team building - Leads effectively with excellent verbal and written communication. Delegates and initiates/manages cross-functional teams and multi-disciplinary projects.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

Rarely (1 - 10% of the time)

(11 - 33% of the time)

Occasionally (34 - 66% of the time)

Continually (67 - 100% of the time)