Samaritan seeks a dynamic, distinguished executive to serve as its next Laboratory Director. This position is responsible for managing, coordinating, and performing the day-to-day operations and workflow of the Laboratory operations. In this role, the Laboratory Director will assist the Chief Administrative Officer with the oversight and implementation of facility-related operational planning, budgets, and workflow processes. The Laboratory Director is responsible for employee selection, training, performance evaluations, and relations. The individual in this position shall maintain the highest standards of professional performance for the benefit of the patient, physician, and community, in accordance with the professional standards and ethics of Medical Technologists.
Samaritan is an integrated delivery system that includes Samaritan Hospital and Samaritan Clinics. Located in Moses Lake, WA, approximately one-and-a-half hours west of Spokane, Samaritan is a 50-bed acute care hospital owned and operated by Grant County Public Hospital District No. 1 and licensed by the state of Washington. The Hospital is governed by a five-member Board of Commissioners. Since 1947, the Hospital has provided quality healthcare to the residents and visitors of Grant County.
In 2016, the Samaritan Healthcare Hospital Board gathered community input and embarked upon a strategic plan to grow healthcare services. This effort resulted in recruiting more than 32 new physicians and providers, 13 new service lines, and more. Still, it quickly became apparent that the existing Hospital could no longer support current and future growth or necessary technological advancements. The Board provided vision and leadership to embark on the plan for a replacement Hospital, putting forward a $130 million bond to fund the expenses associated with a new advanced facility situated on a 55-acre site, which officially began operations in March of this year.
The ideal candidate will have at least five years of post-graduate experience in an MLS role, preferably in a hospital environment, at least two years of experience in a supervisory or management experience in a hospital setting is desirable. A bachelor's degree in chemical, physical, biological, or clinical laboratory science plus four years of training and/or experience in high complexity testing is mandatory. Must meet CLIA requirements for a high complexity laboratory and have nationally recognized certification as MLS (ASCP or equivalent). A Washington State Medical Assistant Phlebotomist Certification is required. Basic Life Support Heartsaver (HS) level to be completed within three months of employment.
The salary range for this position is $136,893.35 - $180,700.24 depending on years of relevant experience.
Nominations, expressions of interest, and applications should be sent to Diane Smulling Smith, Ben Haden, and Brittany Amaral, preferably via email at bamaral@wittkieffer.com.
