Title: Executive Director Laboratory Services, Orange County Region

Location: Laguna Hills, California

Department: Clinical Lab Services

Status: Fulltime

Shift: Day

Pay Range*: $195,748 - $ 269,162 annually

MemorialCare is a nonprofit integrated health system that includes four leading hospitals, award-winning medical groups – consisting of over 200 sites of care, and more than 2,000 physicians throughout Orange and Los Angeles Counties. We are committed to increasing access to patient-centric, affordable, and high-quality healthcare; your personal contributions are integral to MemorialCare's recognition as a market leader and innovator in value-based and other care models.

Across our family of medical centers, we support each one of our bright, talented employees in reaching the highest levels of professional development, contribution, collaboration, and accountability. Whatever your role and whatever expertise you bring, we are dedicated to helping you achieve your full potential in an environment of respect, innovation, and teamwork.

Position Summary

This position is responsible for the daily operational function and leadership of the Inpatient Laboratory Departments for both Orange Coast and Saddleback Medical Centers. This position ensures that fiscal and human resources are managed effectively in order to contribute to the delivery of high-quality healthcare services while meeting and, whenever possible, exceeding operational and fiscal objectives.

Essential Functions and Responsibilities of the Job

The Executive Director, Laboratory Services, Orange County Region, is responsible for strategic planning, development, implementation, and evaluation of all projects and programs related to the Clinical Lab/Anatomic Pathology.

*Placement in the pay range is based on multiple factors including, but not limited to, relevant years of experience and qualifications. In addition to base pay, there may be additional compensation available for this role, including but not limited to, shift differentials, extra shift incentives, and bonus opportunities. Health and wellness is our passion at MemorialCare—that includes taking good care of employees and their dependents. We offer high quality health insurance plan options, so you can select the best choice for your family. And there’s more...Check out our MemorialCare Benefits for more information about our Benefits and Rewards.

Minimum Requirements

Qualifications/Work Experience:

• Five years of previous experience in a management position in laboratory services
• Seven years of clinical laboratory experience
• Knowledge of understanding Title 22, CAP, AABB, FDA, CDPH, HCFA, and Joint Commission
• Highly developed sense of initiative and ability to function independently
• Management skills to direct, support, and motivate subordinates, peers, and other professional associates to accomplish department and organizational goals and objectives.
• Basic understanding of financial reports and ability to utilize such data.
• Time management skills and the ability to perform effectively under stress.
• Good judgment combined with sound basic financial analysis skills.
• Knowledge of computer systems implementation are necessary in order to evaluate, anticipate, analyze and solve the various problems which arise daily in the department.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills.

Education/Licensure/Certification:

• Current CA Clinical Laboratory Scientist License