Location Site : Salem Hospital Main Campus

Department : SH Lab Administration

Position Type : Full Time

Start Time : 8 : 00

Pioneering healthcare since 1896, Salem Health is a top workplace offering highly competitive pay where you can make a difference in the lives of those in the community where you live. Through incorporation of Lean driven principles, staff are able effect change in the organization to solve problems, and drive continuous improvement.

As an employer of choice, we are devoted to assuring that we provide a safe, healthy, and patient-centric workplace, while keeping staff wellbeing and satisfaction top of mind.

We invite you to learn more about our wonderful community : There's something about Salem, Oregon!

Your Role With Us :

Develops, Implements and Administers the Quality Management Plan for Salem Health Laboratories which includes Salem Hospital, West Valley Hospital, Salem Health Regional Laboratory, affiliated specimen collection locations, and Salem Health Medical Group (SHMG) Point of Care Testing Program.

Core Functions :

• Oversees the Quality Management Plan for Salem Health Laboratories in coordination with the medical directors, laboratory director, managers, supervisors, and other key stakeholders.
• Gathers and analyzes quality management data, identifying opportunities for improvement by developing tools to detect, identify, and classify trends and errors.
• Facilitates problem-solving activities using LEAN management techniques, including 4-step problem solving, root cause analysis, Socratic questioning, and other tools to develop best practices for the laboratory.
• Supports critical event management Assists in the investigation of failures and develops corrective action plans, when necessary.
• Ensures timely submission and review of patient safety alerts. Works with staff to provide adequate follow-up to assure continuous improvement of quality.
• Facilitates policy and procedure (SOP) development and documentation. Oversees document control program.
• Prepares the annual assessment of the Quality Management Plan; Participates in applicable and assigned practice councils.
• Ensure continuing compliance with regulatory requirements, including CLIA, FDA, CAP, Joint Commission, etc; Directs and conducts internal audits and reviews that support regulatory compliance and readiness.
• Responsible for keeping current on regulatory and compliance issues and for informing Medical and Laboratory Directors of any related changes.
• Assists in the submission of applications and coordinates inspections and deficiency response for regulatory and accrediting agencies. Supports the Medical Director by reviewing and verifying accurate proficiency testing and response protocols; Manages the Education, Training and Competency Assessment Program.
• Develops and implements standardized training and competency program. Coordinates with managers, supervisors, Sr. Specialists and other leaders to ensure the program meets laboratory needs and complies with all regulatory requirements. Ensure appropriate documentation and maintains evidence of compliance for training and competency.
• Acts as a mentor for new hires and students and assists in their training; Organizes and coordinates student education and internships.

Total Rewards Offerings :

Salem Health's comprehensive benefits package prioritizes your mental and physical health, financial stability, family obligations and professional growth.

Background / Expertise :

Salem Health Hospitals and Clinics is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, national origin, disability, veteran status, genetic information, or any other status or condition protected by law.

Salem Health Hospitals and Clinics is committed to providing access, equal opportunity and reasonable accommodation for applicants. If reasonable accommodation is needed to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and / or to receive other benefits and privileges of employment, please contact [email protected]