Responsible for overall operation, administrative, and clinical performance of the laboratory. Provides clinical direction to laboratory staff and coordinating medical services for providers and patients.  Manages administrative operation of the lab and supervises all clerical and technical laboratory staff, and varies levels of assigned personnel to patient volume. Manages reporting, monitoring, resources, and laboratory personnel. Works closely with team members to provide effective solutions to support business and quality objectives. Manages hiring, oversees new hire orientation, facilitates staff training, and performs employee evaluation. Works in and oversees the operations of medical testing laboratory.  Oversees Quality Control and Quality Assurance to compliance with rules, regulation and accreditation requirement of regulatory agencies, including Clinical Laboratory Improvement Amendments (CLIA), Joint Commission (JC), US Food and Drug Administration (FDA), Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), American Association of Blood Banks (AABB) and Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA).  Assists in the development and updating of Lab technical and safety policies, procedures and quality control practices and monitors technical and financial performance to ensure safety, security, quality, and accuracy of results. Analyzes requests for tests and equipment and designing and performing test procedures. Performs other job-related duties as assigned.

We are located at 1065 Bucks Lake Road, Quincy, CA 95971.

Compensation Philosophy:

We have 13 pay increments on our clinical pay scales to compensate staff for 30 years of relevant experience. 

Compensation Range:

$62.74 - $ 89.45 / hour

Sign on Bonus:

$10,000.00

Housing Stipend:

We provide three months of paid housing or $1,200.00 / month housing stipend for the first three months of employment

Full-time 

Education: 

Required:Bachelor’s Degree in Medical technology, Clinical laboratory science, biological sciences, chemical sciences or allied health technologies or equivalent.Must have a current California Clinical Lab Scientist License.

Preferred:Master’s Degree.

Experience:

Five years of experience as a clinical lab supervisor or comparable experience.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities: 

Computer skills desirable. Financial knowledge skills desirable (budgeting, operating costs/profits, equipment acquisition forecasting, rate setting methodologies). An understanding of the mechanical operations of laboratory equipment and troubleshooting ability desirable. Expertise in phlebotomy desirable. Successful experience in dealing with the public. 

Must meet physical requirements as stated on job description addendum

• Prepares and monitors the laboratory budget with the Chief Operating Officer (COO) and/or Chief Financial Officer (CFO).
• Actively participates with the Medical Staff, COO, and department managers to improve, increase, and expand laboratory services and CQI.
• Establishes and writes procedures, protocol, and policies for the laboratory and with other departments which coordinate interactions with the laboratory.
• Interviews, hires, evaluate, commend, and disciplines laboratory personnel. Recommends promotions, salary increases, and terminations.
• Supervises and evaluates in a timely manner, the orientation of new employees to the laboratory and hospital. Supervises and evaluate annual orientation of all laboratory staff.

Options offered to benefit eligible employees:

• Excellent Medical, Pharmacy, Dental, and Vision Plans
• Paid days for continuing education, bereavement, and jury duty
• Retirement Plans with 3% company contribution
• Voluntary Life Insurance and Long Term Disability
• Considerable Paid Time Off
• And more! PDH Benefits to review more details on current options available

Perks all employees can enjoy:

• Inclusive and connected work environment
• Competitive Compensation
• Discounted memberships with Flight/American Medical Care Network
• Shift differentials paid for certain work shifts, including Holiday pay

Child Care:

PDH is thrilled to provide our Child Care Center services to all families in our area. Our program is operational from 7:45am to 5:15pm, Monday through Friday, and is approved for children aged 0 to 5 years. After submitting your application, our Child Care Director will get in touch with you about your acceptance into the program. Once approved, we will start the enrollment process. PDH employees take priority on our waiting list. For any additional questions please contact our Child Care Center Director at 530-283-7165 or childcare@pdh.org.

Work in a setting with rugged canyons, crystal clear lakes, grassy meadows, trout-filled streams, fresh pine forests, and brilliant star-filled skies. This is your chance to provide compassionate care with exceptional customer service at Plumas District Hospital. With a diverse population with people from all walks of life, PDH team members provide the residents of Quincy and the surrounding area with essential health care services that are vital to this small mountain community. PDH is located in Quincy, California which is the largest community in Plumas County and has a population of 5,000 residents. Quincy is nestled against the Western slope of the Sierra Nevada mountain range and tucked in at the edge of the lush American Valley. Chico, California is 80 miles west and Reno, Nevada is 80 miles east of Quincy. Join a medical team that puts community first. Click this link https://www.pdh.org/ to learn more about PDH providers, services, and surrounding community today!

Recruiter Name:

Nicholas Clawson

Department Phone:

530-283-7169

Department Email:

nclawson@pdh.org

Department Location:

1065 Bucks Lake Road Quincy, California 95971