Position & Client Overview:

A 25-bed hospital in Washington State is currently looking for an interim laboratory director/manager to oversee day to day operations of their hospital's busy general laboratory.

Annual Salary Range: $100,000+

Living in Colfax, WA means enjoying the charm of a small town nestled in the rolling hills of the Palouse region. The climate features warm, dry summers with average highs around 84° in July, and cold, snowy winters with average lows dipping to 27° in December. Outdoor enthusiasts can explore hiking trails, fishing spots, and scenic drives, while indoor activities include visiting local museums, attending community events, or enjoying cozy cafes. The area’s slower pace and natural beauty make it ideal for those seeking a peaceful lifestyle with access to year-round recreation.

Job Summary:

Responsible for the management and administrative functions for the laboratory. Responsible for policy development and implementation, regulatory compliance and quality assurance. Supervision is exercised over laboratory supervisors, clinical staff and support staff.

Skill Requirements:

• Managing and authoring processes and procedures
• Training and presenting technical information to staff
• QA/QC of the departments
• Fiscal and budgeting responsibilities

Responsibilities include but not limited to:

• Evaluating laboratory operations consulting with pathologists; reporting results according to protocols mandated by the hospital and public health department
• Ensuring maintenance of medical laboratory equipment performance by developing operations, quality, and troubleshooting procedures; ensuring staff compliance; certifying instrument performance; arranging equipment replacement, service, and repair
• Maintaining medical laboratory supplies inventory, determine inventory level; anticipating needed supplies
• Maintaining laboratory productivity, monitoring workload, identifying peak and slack periods
• Participating in the hospital quality assurance program; consulting with pathologists; performing proficiency surveys; reviewing QC & QA programs
• Maintaining medical laboratory staff by recruiting, selecting, orienting, training employees, counseling, reviewing/evaluating and disciplining employees as needed
• Complying with state and professional continuing education licensure requirements
• Contributing to benchwork as needed

Education, Certification, & Experience:

• Bachelor's degree in biology
• ASCP or equivalent certification
• Two (2) years in laboratory management

Must be legally authorized to work in the US without sponsorship.

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