Job Details

Licensed 150 bed hospital comprising adult and pediatric health care delivery systems

The only hospital in Montana to earn The Joint Commission's Gold Seal of Approval for Advanced Certification in Perinatal Care; to have Western Montana's only Chest Pain Accreditation, and our Cancer Center is accredited by the Commission on Cancer in advanced clinical care, scientific research, and technological inventions. We have also been named the #1 Rehab Hospital in Montana by U.S. News & World Report, ranking care of patients recovering from events such as stroke, traumatic brain injury, and severe burns.

POSITION SUMMARY

The Director of the Laboratory is a qualified professional with appropriate clinical training and experience who is responsible for the overall operations of laboratory services in the medical center. The Director is responsible for all personnel, budget, planning, capital equipment and regulatory decisions within the laboratory. Works in partnership with the Medical Director to assure all quality standards are achieved, maintained and monitored. Responsible for assuring that all quality control, proficiency testing and maintenance are well-performed and evaluated, policies and procedures are current and well-executed, turnaround time is satisfactory, record systems are well-organized and current, quality improvement mechanisms as implemented, test analyses are monitored, and students are trained. Orientation for all staff will be completed in a timely manner and competence assessment is completed on all staff annually (semi-annually the first year).

Ensures alignment of services with CMC's mission, vision, and core values: Champion patient care, Do the right thing, Embrace individuality, Act with kindness, and Make a difference. Everything we do at CMC is driven from and tied to these five core values.

QUALIFICAITONS

• BS or BA in Science required.
• National Accrediting Agency for Clinical Laboratory Science (NAALS) program required.
• Montana license required. Five (5) years recent consecutive experience in a hospital laboratory to include demonstrated ability in managing personnel.
• MT (ASCP) or equivalent required.
• Must be familiar with computer and computerized equipment, organization and team skills. Familiar with current process improvement tools and processes.
• Preferred / Desired: Master's preferred. Experience with LEAN applications in laboratory preferred.

SKILLS/ABILITIES/COMPETENCIES REQUIRED:
•Maintains and updates clinical knowledge and skills.
•Participates in relevant continuing education programs.
•Knowledge of and dedication to the highest patient care and provide the utmost service excellence to all patients.
•Ability to take initiative and to exercise independent judgment, decision-making and problem-solving expertise.
•A can-do, team oriented attitude is essential, as the ability to work independently and to interact easily with physicians, other managers and staff throughout the department and hospital.
•Effective interpersonal/communication, organizational, and the flexibility to handle multiple tasks.

Requirements:
•COVID vaccine with 2 Shots & Booster.

ABOUT THE AREA

Nestled in the Rocky Mountains of western Montana, between Glacier and Yellowstone national parks. Our diverse community serves as western Montana's hub for education and healthcare and offers the perfect blend of four-season outdoor recreation, small town charm and big city amenities.

Missoula has been named #1 for "fun" for young adults by Smart Asset, the personal finance website, that compiles U.S. Census data and Missoula ranks second in the country for the number of entertainment venues per capita and is close behind when it comes to restaurants and bars. On any given day you can enjoy one of Missoula's concert venues, restaurants, breweries, hiking trails, ski resorts, and more!

ABOUT HEALTHCARE STAFFING PLUS

Healthcare Staffing Plus is a US based national per diem, local contract, and locum tenens agency. We are located in the beautiful rolling hills of southern Indiana just outside of Louisville, KY.

With close to 24 years of non-clinical healthcare experience that includes 16 years of solid medical staffing and recruiting experience, we deliver on our promise of adhering to strict and ethical recruiting standards handled with the utmost professionalism. Never resting on our laurels of sourcing candidates thoroughly and presenting our clients only the cream of the crop.