Director, Lab Services - AMC - F/T - Days

UCI Health is the clinical enterprise of the University of California, Irvine, and the only academic health system based in Orange County. UCI Health is comprised of its main campus, UCI Medical Center , a 459-bed, acute care hospital in in Orange, Calif., four hospitals and affiliated physicians of the UCI Health Community Network in Orange and Los Angeles counties and ambulatory care centers across the region. Listed among America’s Best Hospitals by U.S. News & World Report for 23 consecutive years, UCI Medical Center provides tertiary and quaternary care and is home to Orange County’s only National Cancer Institute-designated comprehensive cancer center , high-risk perinatal/neonatal program and American College of Surgeons-verified Level I adult and Level II pediatric trauma center , gold level 1 geriatric emergency department and regional burn center . UCI Health serves a region of nearly 4 million people in Orange County, western Riverside County and southeast Los Angeles County.

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Position Summary:

The Director, Laboratory Services is responsible for the operational leadership, technical oversight, and management of all clinical laboratory services   of their assigned area or facility . The incumbent is accountable for the clinical quality, operational performance, regulatory and accreditation compliance, and financial management of laboratory services. This role directs activities to ensure laboratory services are performed accurately, efficiently, and in alignment with health system standards and organizational objectives. The Director collaborates with clinical, medical, and administrative leadership on workforce development, laboratory information systems, capital and technology planning, and performance improvement initiatives. This position provides direct oversight and maintains accountability for departmental performance and the financial integrity of laboratory operations. The Director exercises wide latitude of authority in managing   specified area or   facility-level laboratory operations with limited oversight.  

Required   Qualifications :  

• Strong   analytical   and   problem-solving   skills ,   with   the   ability   to   interpret   data and   market   trends   to   make   strategic   business   decisions .  

• Must   possess   the   skill ,   knowledge   and   ability   essential   to the   successful   performance   of   assigned   duties  

• Must   demonstrate   customer   service   skills   appropriate   to the   job  

• Must   be   willing   to   testify   in   court   regarding   testing   activities   if   subpoenaed  

• 3  years   of management experience   within   a   complex   healthcare   setting .  

• Experience in business development.  

• Excellent   written   and   verbal   communication   skills   in English  

• Excellent   verbal   and   written   communication   skills ,   adept   at   building   and   maintaining   relationships   at   all   levels .  

• Current CA   CLS   License   or   PA   Certification  

• CA   Clinical   Laboratory Scientist (CLS)  or   PA   Certification   in   Anatomic   Pathology   or   ASCP MLS   Certification  

• Bachelor's   degree   in Business Administration, Life Sciences,   or   related   field.  

• Ability   to   maintain   a work   pace   appropriate   to the   workload  

Preferred   Qualifications :  

• Understanding   of   Pathology   and   Clinical   Laboratory   operations ,   industry   trends ,   regulatory   compliance , and   healthcare   landscape .  

• Master's   Degree   in a   related   field  

• Management experience in a   healthcare ,   academic   and   laboratory   setting .  

• Knowledge   of University and medical center   organizations ,   policies ,   procedures   and   forms  

Total Rewards

We offer a wealth of benefits to make working at UCI even more rewarding. These benefits may include medical insurance, sick and vacation time, retirement savings plans, and access to a number of discounts and perks. Please utilize the links listed here to learn more about our compensation practices and benefits .

Conditions of Employment:

The University of California, Irvine (UCI) seeks to provide a safe and healthy environment for the entire UCI community. As part of this commitment, all applicants who accept an offer of employment must comply with the following conditions of employment:

• Background Check and Live Scan
• Employment Misconduct*
• Legal Right to Work in the United States
• Vaccination Policies
• Smoking and Tobacco Policy
• Drug Free Environment

*Misconduct Disclosure Requirement: As a condition of employment, the final candidate who accepts a conditional offer of employment will be required to disclose if they have been subject to any final administrative or judicial decisions within the last seven years determining that they committed any misconduct; received notice of any allegations or are currently the subject of any administrative or disciplinary proceedings involving misconduct; have left a position after receiving notice of allegations or while under investigation in an administrative or disciplinary proceeding involving misconduct; or have filed an appeal of a finding of misconduct with a previous employer.

The following additional conditions may apply, some of which are dependent upon business unit or job specific requirements.

• California Child Abuse and Neglect Reporting Act
• E-Verify
• Pre-Placement Health Evaluation

Details of each policy may be reviewed by visiting the following page:

The University of California is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, age, protected veteran status, or other protected categories covered by the UC Anti-Discrimination Policy .
We are committed to attracting and retaining a diverse workforce along with honoring unique experiences, perspectives, and identities. Together, our community strives to create and maintain working and learning environments that are inclusive, equitable, and welcoming.
UCI provides reasonable accommodations for applicants with disabilities upon request. For more information, please contact UCI's Employee Experience Center (EEC) at View email address on jobs.uci.edu or at View phone number on jobs.uci.edu, Monday - Friday from 8:30 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.