Director Lab

Overview

Marian Regional Medical Center a 191-bed facility located in Santa Maria California is recognized as one of the Top 250 Hospitals in the Nation by Healthgrades and was awarded Best Maternity Care by Newsweek. It ranks among 10% in the nation for safety core measures in cardiac services and has the only comprehensive cancer treatment and resource program from Los Angeles to San Francisco. Marian's beautiful mission-style facility houses the latest technology to support excellent physicians and caregivers who deliver compassionate care each and every day. Marian Regional Medical Center is a part of Dignity Health's Southwest Division and is a member of CommonSpirit Health the largest not-for-profit health care system in the nation boasting an integrated network of top quality hospitals with physicians from the most prestigious medical schools and comprehensive outpatient services - all recognized for quality safety and service. Marians offers Santa Maria Valley residents access to the most advanced technologies an expanded and enhanced Emergency Department Critical Care Unit neonatal intensive care unit and an array of womens services.

If you are committed to social justice, health equity, and prepared to deliver care in new, innovative ways, you belong with us.

We offer the following benefits to support you and your family

• Annual Incentive (Bonus) Program.

• Matching Retirement Program.

• Pension fully funded by the Hospital.

• Tuition Assistance for career growth and development.

• Health/Dental/Vision Insurance.

• Free Membership to our Care@Work program supporting child care, pet care, and adult dependent needs.

• Employee Assistance Program (EAP) for you and your family.

• Flexible spending accounts.

• Voluntary Protection: Group Accident, Critical Illness, and Identity Theft.

• Wellness Program.

• Paid Time Off (PTO).

Responsibilities

Position Summary:

This is an exciting, cornerstone and highly visible position for Marian Regional! We are looking for an energetic and experienced Director of Lab with acute-care Hospital and Outreach experience to join our team.

As our Director of Clinical Laboratory Services you will lead the day-to-day operations of Lab services for Marian Regional Medical Center and Arroyo Grande Community Hospital, as well as the largest Lab Outreach program in CommonSpirit Health. Marian's Lab Outreach program consists of 15 draw centers, a large courier service, and handles 300,000 visits per year. Our Outreach program continues to grow at a rapid pace, and you'll need to effectively partner with key stakeholders to maintain quality standards and customer service practices.

You will stive to lead and inspire staff, including front line managers, working in a fast paced environment, and seek to promote and ensure quality practices in compliance with all Local, State, and Federal agencies' rules and regulations. You will be a visible leader, available for your team and able to effectively monitor staff performance and practices, allowing you to successfully participate in the development of competencies, performance standards and Lab protocols for the Hospitals and draw centers. You will advise other department heads and administrators in matters related to Lab services and strategies.

Qualifications

Education and Experience:

• Bachelor's degree or Master's degree from an accredited college or university.

• Minimum of five (5) years of progressive Laboratory Services experience in Medical Technology/Clinical Laboratory Science, of which three (3) of those years with an emphasis on management of a Medical Laboratory.

Licensure:

• American Society for Clinical Pathology (ASCP), or National Credentialing Agency for Laboratory Personnel (NCA) or Clinical Laboratory Scientist (CLS), or equivalent required. Additional state licensure as needed is required.

Special Skills:

• Business case development including financial analysis.

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Pay Range

$59.53 - $86.32 /hour

We are an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer.