Clinical Director Lab & Pathology

The management of each department is responsible for the department's continuous, effective operation and for the continuous improvement of its activities. A clear vision for the department working in concert with the strategic goals of the hospital is necessary. An unwavering focus on the customer/patient, a constant emphasis on superior performance and value added strategies, and a steadfast philosophy for the self-directed actions and staff ownership all characterize the qualities needed for this position. This is a director position.

PIH Health is a nonprofit, regional healthcare network that serves approximately 3 million residents in the Los Angeles County, Orange County and San Gabriel Valley region. The fully integrated network is comprised of PIH Health Downey Hospital, PIH Health Good Samaritan Hospital, PIH Health Whittier Hospital, 37 outpatient medical office buildings, a multispecialty medical (physician) group, home healthcare services and hospice care, as well as heart, cancer, digestive health, orthopedics, women’s health, urgent care and emergency services. The organization is nationally recognized for excellence in patient care and patient experience, and the College of Healthcare Information Management Executives (CHIME) has identified PIH Health as one of the nation’s top hospital systems for best practices, cutting-edge advancements, quality of care and healthcare technology. For more information, visit PIHHealth.org or follow us on Facebook, Twitter, or Instagram.

Required Skills

• Competent to manage the administration of care of patients with consideration to age; utilizes/promotes the approved process to resolve biophysical, psychological, educational and environmental needs of the patient and/or significant other when administering and/or directing care.
• Written and verbal communication skills, interpersonal competence, negotiation and confrontation skills.
• Bilingual Spanish a plus.

Required Experience

Required:

• Bachelor's degree in clinical science
• Minimum of 5 years of hospital laboratory experience
• Minimum of 3 years of experience in hospital laboratory management
• Current California C.L.S. License.

Preferred:

• Masters in business preferred.
• Work/management experience in a CAP Accredited Laboratory
• Participation in CAP inspection process
• ASCP Certification