Regional Manager-Laboratory (Coastal)

About the Role

Responsible for operations of the Laboratory department at assigned sites: Pacific Communities Hospital in Newport, Oregon and North Lincoln Hospital in Lincoln City, Oregon. 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 perform testing on samples that may include blood, body fluids, and tissue to aid in the diagnosis of diseases, illnesses, or conditions requiring medical attention. Lab tests are processed for hospital inpatients and emergency room patients 24 hours a day, as well as outpatient and clinic specimens. All Samaritan Health Services labs are licensed by the U.S. Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CLIA) and accredited by the College of American Pathologists (CAP).

Requirements

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

Skills

• 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 the 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): Climb stairs, kneel (on knees).
• Occasionally (11 - 33% of the time): 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 lbs, bend forward at waist, rotate trunk standing, push (0-20 pounds force), pull (0-20 pounds force).
• Frequently (34 - 66% of the time): Stand, walk on level surface, reach upward, sit, carry 2-handed 0-20 lbs, rotate trunk sitting, reach forward.
• Continually (67 - 100% of the time): Manual dexterity (hands/wrists), finger dexterity, pinch (fingers), grasp (hand/fist).