Regional Manager-Laboratory (Coastal)

Samaritan Health Services Newport, OR Fulltime

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Summary

Responsible for laboratory operations at assigned sites, with personnel management and regulatory compliance; may assist in direct clinical care. Requires ASCP, AMT, or equivalent MLS certification, 5 years clinical experience, 2 years management experience, and managed care knowledge; BLS within 90 days for PCH.

Highlights

Experience
5 years clinical experience; 2 years management experience; managed care knowledge
Certifications
ASCP, AMT, or equivalent Medical Laboratory Scientist certification; Healthcare Provider Level BLS within 90 days
Physical Requirements
Lift up to 20 lbs; carry up to 40 lbs; stand, walk, bend, kneel, push and pull
Department
Laboratory

Job description

  • 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

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