Manager, Laboratory Services - MLS

Virginia Mason Franciscan Health brings together two award-winning health systems in Washington state CHI Franciscan and Virginia Mason. As one integrated health system with the most patient access points in western Washington our team includes 18000 staff and nearly 5000 employed physicians and affiliated providers. At Virginia Mason Franciscan Health you will find the safest and highest quality of care provided by our expert compassionate medical care team at 11 hospitals and nearly 300 sites throughout the greater Puget Sound region. While youre busy impacting the healthcare industry well take care of you with benefits that include health/dental/vision FSA matching retirement plans paid vacation adoption assistanceannual bonus eligibilityand more!

The Manager of Laboratory Services directs and oversees the 24-hour operations of the clinical laboratory to meet organizational needs and comply with federal and state requirements. Directs plans organizes and implements strategies and initiatives to enhance and support the operations of the clinical laboratories to ensure high quality efficient and cost-effective operations.

Directs and oversees laboratory specimen collection specimen processing on-site point of care and send-out testing services. Collaborates with facility administrative and clinical leadership in the planning and implementation of policies and procedures programs and initiatives that support the mission growth and success of the institution.

Provides direction to department personnel to achieve operational and technical objectives including workflow design service quality financial performance regulatory compliance personnel management patient satisfaction and employee engagement.

Required Education and Experience

• Bachelors degree in biological or chemical sciences as defined by CLIA.
• Minimum of one year of leadership experience as a supervisor manager or director at a moderate or high complexity laboratory.

Preferred Education and Experience

• Masters Degree
• One year experience as a Manager.

Required Licensure and Certifications

• Clinical Laboratory departments: MT or CLS or MLS certification required ASCP or equivalent

Just as Virginia Mason is dedicated to improving the lives of our patients and our community we are equally dedicated to your professional and personal success. With a wide range of perks that includes comprehensive compensation and benefits continuing education and support and the opportunity to live in one of the most livable cities in the country you will find that an opportunity with Team Medicine is one worth taking. Virginia Mason Medical Center was recognized among the Best Hospitals in Washington state by U.S. News & World Report. Located in Seattle WA Virginia Mason is an internationally recognized leader in the continuous improvement of health care. With an extensive list of awards and distinctions that includes our recognition as Top Hospital of the Decade by The Leapfrog Group Virginia Mason offers you the opportunity to partner with exceptionally talented peers at every level. You will contribute to the strength of our Team Medicine approach to collaborative medicine and benefit from the changes enacted through our Virginia Mason Production System a model that has transformed health care by providing patients with easier access to care reducing errors and continuously innovating patient safety and quality that has been adopted by other organizations here and abroad. Join us and find out how many ways Virginia Mason offers you the chance to focus on what really matters - our patients.

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