Department
CORPORATE LAB SERVICES - 107010Worker Sub Type
RegularWork Shift
First Shift (United States of America)
Pay Range
$68.55 - $106.25Job Description

Responsible for leading laboratory services across Valley Health System. Must be able to lead through both direct and matrixed relationship, build a culture of collaboration and transparency, and refine and implement the vision for laboratory services across Valley Health System. Key responsibilities include:refining and implementing the vision for lab services across Valley Health System. Oversight of all personnel decisions across including performance reviews, staff engagement, hiring, coaching, and terminating when necessary. Drive a High Reliability Culture in the labs and work collaboratively with all areas to support and improve quality, transparency, and patient care. Direct reporting for Winchester Medical Center and a mix of direct and matrixed reporting for other facilities and areas. Must be able to lead with the same outcomes whether direct or matrixed reporting. Build and maintain collaborative relationships with Laboratory Medical Director, pathologists and medical staff. Focus on quality and process to continually improve care.

Oversee budgeting, financial management, purchasing, and standardization to achieve appropriate financial and stewardship goals. Participate and lead various committees related to lab services across the organization. Participate in Winchester Medical Center Senior Leadership Team, Valley Health System Directors Team, and participate in various forums at other facilities. Oversight for Process Improvement and regulatory compliance including CAP inspection accreditation. Manage equipment planning and acquisition.

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Chemistry or Physical Biological Science required

Masters of Business Administration, Healthcare Administration, or Public Health required

Experience

Eight years laboratory operations, combination of technical and supervisory experience required

Five years leadership experience required

Certification & Licensures

Certified Medical Technologist (MT) required

Qualifications

Proven managerial skills required
Knowledge of budget preparation and monitoring, and accreditation requirements required
Ability to coordinate operations of large, technical and office support staff required
Ability to maintain cooperative working relationships with many departments as well as the community and outside agencies required
Ability to achieve outcomes and lead in a matrixed environment required
Proven experience in lean, six sigma or similar process improvement methods required

FLSA Classification
Exempt

Physical Demands
3 A Administration

Benefits

At Valley Health, we believe everyone is a caregiver, and our goal is to create an environment where our caregivers thrive physically, financially, and emotionally. In addition to a competitive salary, our most popular benefits for full-time employees include:

• A Zero-Deductible Health Plan
• Dental and vision insurance
• Generous Paid Time Off
• Tuition Assistance
• Retirement Savings Match
• A Robust Employee Assistance Program to help with many aspects of emotional wellbeing
• Membership to Healthy U: An Incentive-Based Wellness Program

Valley Health also offers a health savings account & flexible spending account for childcare, life insurance, short-term and long-term disability, and professional development. In addition, several perks come with working for the largest employer in the region, such as discounts to on-campus dining, and more.

To see the full scale of what we offer, visit valleyhealthbenefits.com.