Site Manager, Laboratory Operations Agh/cpdmh/kdh

Position Overview
Are you a motivated laboratory professional or a seasoned leader looking to continue your career in the healthcare/laboratory field? Do you thrive in a fast-paced and fluid environment that continually challenges your abilities? Are you looking to make a difference in the delivery of laboratory services across the region? If so, and if you share our vision of providing excellent care and advancing laboratory medicine, we would be interested in hearing from you

Eastern Ontario Regional Laboratory Association is currently seeking an ambitious, high energy and dynamic Site Manager, Laboratory Operations to join our team in supporting EORLA's laboratory sites at the Almonte General Hospital (AGH), Carleton Place & District Memorial Hospital (CPDMH) and Kemptville District Hospital (KDH).

What does a Site Manager do?
- Leads a team of laboratory professionals and collaborate with the lab director and member hospital key stakeholders to foster an environment of quality patient care;
- Implements strategic initiatives at the department level by effectively deploying resources, creating a working environment that promotes effective team building and continuous process improvement;
- Has a willingness to develop managerial experience in human resources management, labour relations, financial management, project management, process management, facilitation, change management, conflict resolution, health administration, and health care law;
- Maintains an up-to-date understanding of accreditation standards, provincial regulations and standards related to the provision of laboratory services and regulatory reporting;
- Keeps apprised of issues, trends and best practice initiatives as they pertain to quality, risk and the effective delivery of laboratory medicine in order to make recommendations to the operations strategic model.

What is EORLA?
EORLA is a member-owned, non-profit organization encompassing the operation of 18 licensed, acute-care, hospital-based clinical laboratories that service clinical programs across the Champlain Region of Eastern Ontario. EORLA laboratories provide diagnostic testing to both hospital inpatients and registered outpatients, performing a total of approximately 13 million tests annually. Comprehensive testing in the disciplines of Anatomic Pathology, Biochemistry, Transfusion Medicine, Hematopathology, and Microbiology/Virology is performed.

What does EORLA have to offer?
- Relocation Assistance
- Competitive salary
- Healthcare of Ontario Pension Plan (HOOPP)
- Health/Dental/Vision Plans
- Travel Assistance
- Life and AD&D Insurance
- Short and Long Term Disability
- Employee & Family Assistance Plan

Basic Requirements
Who is right for this position?
- A proven leader with a degree or diploma in a relevant discipline;
- Experience working as part of the healthcare system, preferred;
- Experience in human resources management, financial management, project management and change management;
- Sound knowledge of relevant accreditation standards, hospital practices and procedures as they pertain to the provision of laboratory medicine, standards of practice and relevant regulations;
- Proven knowledge and understanding of all disciplines and processes of laboratory medicine;
- Strong written, verbal and collaboration skills;
- Highly motivated;
- Proven ability to build and sustain relationships with internal and external stakeholders and to foster a positive culture;
- Demonstrated organizational skills;
- Must have a valid driver’s license and vehicle as travel between laboratory sites will be required.
- Mandatory Vaccination Policy*

Per EORLA's COVID-19 Vaccination Policy, if you are successful in the selection process, an offer of employment is conditional upon presentation of government issued documentation confirming that you have been fully vaccinated with a vaccine that has been approved in Canada. Any individual who cannot be vaccinated on medical grounds or other grounds recognized by the Human Rights Code can request an accommodation.

Please note that with respect to the COVID-19 pandemic, the Ontario Human Rights Commission’s (OHRC) position has been that a singular belief or personal preference against vaccinations and/or masks is not protected on the ground of creed under the?Code.
Preferred Qualifications

**Qualifications that stand out**:

- Master’s degree in Health Administration or Business Administration;
- A regulated health professional governed under the Regulated Health Professions Act, 1991;
- Laboratory background is considered an asset;
- Bilingual (French and English) is considered an asset.

Equal Opportunity Employer

The Eastern Ontario Regional Laboratory Association (EORLA) is an equal opportunity employer. Upon request, accommodations due to a disability are available throughout the selection process.
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