Salary Range: $60.30 - $83.13 Pay rates are determined based on experience and internal equity. Position Summary: • Under the direction of the Chief Operations Officer and in consultation with the Medical Director. • Has responsibility for services at all LVMC Facilities (Acute Hospital, Comprehensive Care Center and Ambulatory Services). • Must be licensed to perform all duties and responsibilities of a Clinical Laboratory Scientist. • Hire and train qualified personnel to staff and operate the laboratory 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. • Investigate, recommend and purchase instrumentation. • Ensure that the laboratory complies with all laws, regulations and guidelines set forth by the state and federal government. • Maintain laboratory standards that meet or exceed those set by CAP, JCAHO and CLIA. • Manage the human resources of the laboratory in compliance the Personnel Policies and Procedures set forth by the Healthcare District. • Prepare an annual budget that is approved by the CFO, CEO and Board of Directors. • Manage the financial resources of the laboratory in compliance with an approved budget. • Participate in the Healthcare Districts Integrated Quality Improvement Plan. • Submit semi-annual reports to the Medicine Sub-Committee and the Board of Directors. • Participate in Committees and Quality Teams as appropriate. District Responsibility: • Support of the District Mission and Values • Demonstrate Respect, Professionalism and Courtesy to all patients, visitors, other providers and coworkers, as delineated in the LVMC “Commitment to Care”. • Constantly use C-I-CARE principles when communicating with others. • Performance Improvement Activities • Professional Development • Safety Position Duties/Responsibility: • General Responsibilities • Technical Responsibilities • Professional Responsibilities • Clinical Skills - Competency • Duties Assigned by CEO/Administrator Essential Functions: • The ability to have the fine motor control skills to perform the duties of the position. • Must have correctable vision to perform the duties of the position. • The ability to supervise and be supervised. • The ability to work as a Team. • The ability to have positive personal interactions with staff, patients/residents and visitors. Position Qualifications: • Education: Bachelors Degree required, Masters Degree preferred. • Experience: Minimum 2 years of supervisory experience which demonstrates the ability to satisfactorily perform the responsibilities and duties of the position. • Licensure: Must possess a valid California Clinical Laboratory Scientist license • Skills/Abilities: Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with patients, coworkers, hospital and medical staff. Ability to cope with stressful situations on a regular basis. Ability to work rapidly while maintaining quality. Ability to prioritize activities as appropriate. Excellent verbal and written communication skills. Exercises good judgment, demonstrates initiative, emotional stability, tact and poise. • LVMC reserves the right to modify the minimum requirements depending on the needs of the organization.