Employment Type:

　　Full time

　　Shift:

　　Day Shift

　　Description:

　　At Saint Alphonsus Health System, we are looking for people who are living out their calling. We want you to be passionate about coming to work, and challenged to achieve your potential. Living by these virtues, we pride ourselves on exceptional service and the highest quality of care.

　　GENERAL SUMMARY AND PURPOSE:

　　Develops, implements, and manages laboratory services for the Treasure Valley Lab. The Treasure Valley Lab is the laboratory outreach for the Saint Alphonsus Health System. The Treasure Valley Lab performs lab services to independent providers, hospitals, healthcare facilities and long-term care organizations throughout the region.

　　SKILLS, KNOWLEDGE, EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:

　　Graduate of an accredited Medical Technologist or Medical Laboratory Scientist program required.

　　Bachelor’s degree in medical technology or related science preferred. Medical Laboratory Scientist from the ASCP or equivalent certification (i.e. AMT, AAB or NCA) required.

　　Minimum of five years of experience in laboratory services or related health care field plus 3 years of supervisory experience required.

　　ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

　　Knows, understands, incorporates, and demonstrates the Organization's Mission, Vision, and Values in behaviors, practices, and decisions.

　　Facilitates and manages team performance to the established performance levels in a timely manner per medical center guidelines. Plans, prepares, and coordinates work schedules to provide adequate coverage and efficient use of personnel. Plans, prepares and maintains assigned procedure manuals according to regulatory requirements. Ensures that department or shift personnel provide accurate and timely testing results in accordance with laboratory standards and RHM specific requirements.

　　Ensures that QC testing is performed, recorded and evaluated according to established guidelines and that out-of-control results are resolved in a timely manner.

　　Coordinating with the regional director and medical center responsible VP, plans, develops and implements laboratory specific programs aligned with the strategic planning initiatives for the RHM and Saint Alphonsus System.

　　Demonstrates knowledge and skills to competently care for testing of all age groups (Neonate, Child, Adolescent, Adult, and Geriatric).

　　Revenue management: ensures the accuracy of coding, CDM management, appropriate documentation and supply management in the laboratory setting. Determines the overall mission and range of services, in conjunction with medical director and regional laboratory director. Works with physicians, regional director and staff to establish, implement, and monitor ongoing program goals and objectives.

　　Develops an annual operating budget in which projected expenses are fully supported by expected revenues and meets program objectives. Coordinates this effort with the regional director and responsible Vice President.

　　Must possess human relations, communications, and management skills, role modeling appropriate leadership behavior in all instances. Requires excellent communication and public speaking skills. Accounting, budgeting, cost management and other business skills helpful.

　　Colleagues of Saint Alphonsus Health System enjoy competitive compensation with a full benefits package and opportunity for growth throughout SAHS and Trinity Health.

　　Visit www.saintalphonsus.org/careers (https://www.saintalphonsus.org/careers/search-openings/details?j=00137722_Speech%20Therapist%20PRN) to learn more about the benefits, culture and career development opportunities available to you at Saint Alphonsus Health System.

　　Saint Alphonsus and Trinity Health are committed to promoting diversity in its workforce and to providing an inclusive work environment where everyone is treated with fairness, dignity and respect. We are committed to recruit and retain a diverse staff reflective of the communities we serve. Saint Alphonsus and Trinity Health are equal opportunity employers and prohibit discrimination against any individual with regard to race, color, religion, gender, marital status, national origin, age, disability, sexual orientation, or any other characteristic protected by law.

　　Our Commitment to Diversity and Inclusion

　　Trinity Health is one of the largest not-for-profit, Catholic healthcare systems in the nation. Built on the foundation of our Mission and Core Values, we integrate diversity, equity, and inclusion in all that we do. Our colleagues have different lived experiences, customs, abilities, and talents. Together, we become our best selves. A diverse and inclusive workforce provides the most accessible and equitable care for those we serve. Trinity Health 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, status as a protected veteran, or any other status protected by law.

　　Our Commitment to Diversity and Inclusion

　　Trinity Health is a family of 115,000 colleagues and nearly 26,000 physicians and clinicians across 25 states. Because we serve diverse populations, our colleagues are trained to recognize the cultural beliefs, values, traditions, language preferences, and health practices of the communities that we serve and to apply that knowledge to produce positive health outcomes. We also recognize that each of us has a different way of thinking and perceiving our world and that these differences often lead to innovative solutions.

　　Our dedication to diversity includes a unified workforce (through training and education, recruitment, retention, and development), commitment and accountability, communication, community partnerships, and supplier diversity.

　　EOE including disability/veteran