Strategic Assistant Director, Clinical Laboratory

Ruhealth; Moreno Valley (CA); On-site; USD 170,000 - 230,000; Full time

Job summary

Riverside University Health System (RUHS) seeks an experienced Assistant Director, Clinical Laboratory to lead operations across the Medical Center, Community Health Centers, and Correctional Health Services. The role includes strategic planning, quality improvement, and oversight of regulatory compliance.

The successful candidate will manage supervisory staff, collaborate with pathologists and healthcare leaders, and influence organizational performance and patient care outcomes within one of

Qualifications

• Leadership experience in a complex healthcare environment.
• Operational, strategic and administrative skills.
• Supervisory experience managing laboratory staff and programs.
• Ability to build effective relationships with physicians, pathologists and healthcare leaders.

Responsibilities

• Assist the Director, Clinical Laboratory in developing and implementing the strategic plan, including technology assessment, staffing, space and capital needs.
• Manage CLIA-related activities—administration, financials, compliance, quality improvement, technical and personnel.
• Plan, supervise and evaluate work of all technical and non-technical laboratory personnel across MC, CHC and CHS; ensure regulatory compliance.
• Monitor workload and adjust staffing; maintain instrument uptime and performance.
• Develop and document QA/QC programs to meet regulatory standards.
• Oversee budgeting for personnel, operations and capital equipment costs.
• Develop policies and procedures; communicate standard practices; disseminate procedures.
• Develop and manage student training programs and academic partnerships.
• Oversee the Laboratory Information System and related databases.

Skills

Leadership experience

Strategic planning

Operational management

Quality improvement

Regulatory compliance

Staff supervision

Education

Bachelor's degree

Job description

Riverside University Health System (RUHS) seeks an experienced Assistant Director, Clinical Laboratory to lead operations across the Medical Center, Community Health Centers, and Correctional Health Services. The role includes strategic planning, quality improvement, and oversight of regulatory compliance.

The successful candidate will manage supervisory staff, collaborate with pathologists and healthcare leaders, and influence organizational performance and patient care outcomes within one of