Strategic Leader, Clinical Laboratory - Assistant Director

County of Riverside; Moreno Valley (CA); On-site; USD 180,000 - 240,000; Full time

Job summary

Riverside University Health System (RUHS) in Moreno Valley seeks an experienced Assistant Director, Clinical Laboratory to lead operations across RUHS Medical Center, Community Health Centers, and Correctional Health Services. The role requires strategic, administrative leadership and a valid California CLS license.

The Assistant Director operates with significant independence, overseeing quality, regulatory compliance, staffing, budget, and partnerships with physicians, pathologists, and other

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in medical technology, biological or physical science, or related field.
• Three years of clinical laboratory testing experience with at least one year in a supervisory role.
• Valid California CLS license issued by the California Department of Health Services.

Responsibilities

• Assist the Director in developing and implementing the strategic plan, including assessment of technology, staffing, space and capital needs.
• Plan, supervise, and evaluate the work of technical and non-technical staff across MC, CHC and CHS, ensuring regulatory compliance and daily operations.
• Oversee quality assurance/quality control programs and regulatory compliance across the laboratories.
• Manage workload and staffing, and coordinate instrument maintenance and repairs as needed.
• Lead collaborations with pathologists and clinicians to resolve complex laboratory issues and improve patient care.
• Oversee the Laboratory Information System and data reporting, records, and budget considerations.

Skills

Strategic leadership

Laboratory operations

Regulatory compliance

Quality improvement

Patient safety

Staff development

Budget management

Clinical collaboration

Problem solving

Education

Bachelor's degree in medical technology or related field

Tools

Laboratory information system (LIS)

Job description

Riverside University Health System (RUHS) in Moreno Valley seeks an experienced Assistant Director, Clinical Laboratory to lead operations across RUHS Medical Center, Community Health Centers, and Correctional Health Services. The role requires strategic, administrative leadership and a valid California CLS license.

The Assistant Director operates with significant independence, overseeing quality, regulatory compliance, staffing, budget, and partnerships with physicians, pathologists, and other