About the role
Job Description:
In accordance with the Vision, Purpose, and Values, and strategic direction of the Vancouver Island Health Authority (Island Health), patient and staff safety is a priority and a responsibility shared by everyone; as such, the requirement to continuously improve quality and safety is inherent in all aspects of this position.
Reporting to the Director, Clinical Service Delivery, the Regional Manager is responsible for the geography (one of four: SI - VGH, SPH & Lab Informatics, SI - RJH, CI or NI) operation and management of Laboratory Medicine Services which include: Pre-analytic services (specimen collection, preparation and transportation) and Analytic services (Core Services, Microbiology, Transfusion Medicine, Cellular Pathology and specialty testing). The Regional Manager is responsible for the planning, coordination, implementation, evaluation and monitoring of laboratory services based on strategic, clinical and operational needs, and will lead Island-wide strategic service initiatives.
The Regional Manager provides direction to the senior laboratory operations team to ensure an integrated Laboratory Medicine Service that is high quality, patient centric, affordable, sustainable and accountable. In addition this position provides direction for human resource development, financial management, quality management and liaises with other program areas to ensure lab services are meeting the needs of the community.
The Regional Manager provides leadership in managing and implementing change and ensures an environment that supports both professional practice and alignment with Island Health's culture, values and strategic direction.
QUALIFICATIONS:
Education, Training And Experience
A level of education, training & experience equivalent to a Master's degree in a relevant discipline plus ten (10) years' recent relevant experience, preferably in the health care field.
Skills And Abilities
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Demonstrated leadership ability and highly developed interpersonal problem-solving and conflict resolution skills and communication skills.
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Strong management skills, particularly in staff and budget areas.
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Demonstrated commitment to client focused services and teamwork.
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Ability to integrate administrative, professional and operational aspects of the department throughout Island Health in an effective and efficient manner.
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Ability to develop and nurture an environment where quality improvement principles are embraced and used on a continuous basis.
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Ability to work effectively with staff, physicians and community members.
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Excellent communication, interpersonal skills.
Job Requirements:
https://jd.viha.ca/JD6033.pdf
About Island Health
Island Health operates primary care clinics in Anacortes and on Orcas Island, and serves patients across three counties (Skagit, Island and San Juan). Our specialty services are extensive and rapidly adapting to meet the needs of our community. At Island Health, our patients are cared for by dedicated medical professionals who live and work in the community. We are a small but mighty health system, renowned for our holistic approach to patient care where our healthcare professionals treat our patients with compassion and respect. As a 5-star rated Medicare hospital and a top 100 rural hospital in the United States, patients can expect the highest quality of care where they actively participate in their healthcare planning and goal-setting.
Island Health is a Public Hospital District (Skagit County PHD No. 2) governed by a board of five commissioners whose boundaries include Fidalgo, Cypress, Guemes and Sinclair islands.
Island Health provides an innovative and growing environment for our employees to further their careers, and as a 43-bed hospital we provide a range of services and exceptional quality of care typically found in a larger facility including cancer care: physical, occupational and speech therapy; wound care; sleep wellness; psychiatry and behavioral services; family practice and specialty clinics; and much more.
Located in Anacortes, Washington, a vibrant seaside community focused on wellness, residents enjoy the exceptional quality of life the region offers including excellent schools, abundant recreational activities, and a community for artists.
To experience the culture of Anacortes, please visit: www.anacortes.org.
Island Health is your destination for opportunity and we are always recruiting. Please visit our careers page to learn more about our current positions, www.islandhealth.org/careers.
About the role
Job Description:
In accordance with the Vision, Purpose, and Values, and strategic direction of the Vancouver Island Health Authority (Island Health), patient and staff safety is a priority and a responsibility shared by everyone; as such, the requirement to continuously improve quality and safety is inherent in all aspects of this position.
Reporting to the Director, Clinical Service Delivery, the Regional Manager is responsible for the geography (one of four: SI - VGH, SPH & Lab Informatics, SI - RJH, CI or NI) operation and management of Laboratory Medicine Services which include: Pre-analytic services (specimen collection, preparation and transportation) and Analytic services (Core Services, Microbiology, Transfusion Medicine, Cellular Pathology and specialty testing). The Regional Manager is responsible for the planning, coordination, implementation, evaluation and monitoring of laboratory services based on strategic, clinical and operational needs, and will lead Island-wide strategic service initiatives.
The Regional Manager provides direction to the senior laboratory operations team to ensure an integrated Laboratory Medicine Service that is high quality, patient centric, affordable, sustainable and accountable. In addition this position provides direction for human resource development, financial management, quality management and liaises with other program areas to ensure lab services are meeting the needs of the community.
The Regional Manager provides leadership in managing and implementing change and ensures an environment that supports both professional practice and alignment with Island Health's culture, values and strategic direction.
QUALIFICATIONS:
Education, Training And Experience
A level of education, training & experience equivalent to a Master's degree in a relevant discipline plus ten (10) years' recent relevant experience, preferably in the health care field.
Skills And Abilities
-
Demonstrated leadership ability and highly developed interpersonal problem-solving and conflict resolution skills and communication skills.
-
Strong management skills, particularly in staff and budget areas.
-
Demonstrated commitment to client focused services and teamwork.
-
Ability to integrate administrative, professional and operational aspects of the department throughout Island Health in an effective and efficient manner.
-
Ability to develop and nurture an environment where quality improvement principles are embraced and used on a continuous basis.
-
Ability to work effectively with staff, physicians and community members.
-
Excellent communication, interpersonal skills.
Job Requirements:
https://jd.viha.ca/JD6033.pdf
About Island Health
Island Health operates primary care clinics in Anacortes and on Orcas Island, and serves patients across three counties (Skagit, Island and San Juan). Our specialty services are extensive and rapidly adapting to meet the needs of our community. At Island Health, our patients are cared for by dedicated medical professionals who live and work in the community. We are a small but mighty health system, renowned for our holistic approach to patient care where our healthcare professionals treat our patients with compassion and respect. As a 5-star rated Medicare hospital and a top 100 rural hospital in the United States, patients can expect the highest quality of care where they actively participate in their healthcare planning and goal-setting.
Island Health is a Public Hospital District (Skagit County PHD No. 2) governed by a board of five commissioners whose boundaries include Fidalgo, Cypress, Guemes and Sinclair islands.
Island Health provides an innovative and growing environment for our employees to further their careers, and as a 43-bed hospital we provide a range of services and exceptional quality of care typically found in a larger facility including cancer care: physical, occupational and speech therapy; wound care; sleep wellness; psychiatry and behavioral services; family practice and specialty clinics; and much more.
Located in Anacortes, Washington, a vibrant seaside community focused on wellness, residents enjoy the exceptional quality of life the region offers including excellent schools, abundant recreational activities, and a community for artists.
To experience the culture of Anacortes, please visit: www.anacortes.org.
Island Health is your destination for opportunity and we are always recruiting. Please visit our careers page to learn more about our current positions, www.islandhealth.org/careers.