Regional Manager-Laboratory (Coastal)

Samaritan Health Services
Newport, Oregon
Full Time

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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.# # 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) Occasionally (11 - 33% of the time) Frequently (34 - 66% of the time) Continually (67 # 100% of the time) CLIMB - STAIRS LIFT (Floor to Waist: 0#-36#) 0-20 Lbs LIFT (Knee to chest: 24#-54#) 0 - 20 Lbs LIFT (Waist to Eye: up to 54#) 0 - 20 Lbs CARRY 1-handed, 20 - 40 pounds BEND FORWARD at waist KNEEL (on knees) STAND WALK - LEVEL SURFACE ROTATE TRUNK Standing REACH - Upward PUSH (0-20 pounds force) PULL (0-20 pounds force) SIT CARRY 2-handed, 0 - 20 pounds ROTATE TRUNK Sitting REACH - Forward MANUAL DEXTERITY Hands/wrists FINGER DEXTERITY PINCH Fingers GRASP Hand/Fist None specified

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.
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