Sutter Valley Hospitals

Director, Laboratory Services

1700 Coffee Road, Modesto, CA

Full-time · $165k–$265k (as posted)

First seen by offpeak October 22, 2026

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Organization:

MMC-Memorial Medical Center

Position Overview:

Provides overall administrative and clinical leadership for inpatient and/or outpatient laboratory services which may include one or more patient care teams. Establishes and implements goals, standards and practices that guide and support patient care initiatives while ensuring the delivery of high-value quality care and exceptional care experiences. Develops and fosters a solid partnership with physicians, medical staff and Sutter Health leaders, care teams and other employees to facilitate and collaborate on initiatives, to resolve operational challenges and/or to improve processes. Works with senior leadership to develop and establish short- and long-term strategic plans that complement system, operating unit or affiliate goals and initiatives, including business, operations, and/or organizational priorities. Sets priorities and allocates resources to align with business objectives and annual plan. Develops and establishes the direction of policies and procedures, and sets a structure for providing safe, consistent and effective patient care. Establishes overall operating and capital budget with input from management team, ensuring financial targets are achieved and variances are addressed timely.

Sutter Memorial Medical Center strives to provide high quality, compassionate care to each patient, while exercising prudent fiscal responsibility.

Sutter Memorial Medical Center is a community based and not-for-profit organization that exists to maintain and improve the health status of the citizens of greater Stanislaus County. We extend selected services to other communities whenever this will meet the critical needs and when it will enhance the productivity of local resources.

We pursue our mission by providing and promoting effective health care services and by fostering an integrated system of care in partnership with physicians, other health care providers, and payers. We provide access to a full continuum of care, built upon a core of sophisticated hospital-based services.

Job Description:

EDUCATION:

Equivalent experience will be accepted in lieu of the required degree or diploma.
Bachelor's: Biology, Clinical Laboratory Science or Healthcare related field.
Master's Preferred

CERTIFICATION & LICENSURE:

CLSL-Licensed Clinical Lab Scientist

TYPICAL EXPERIENCE:

12 years recent relevant experience.

SKILLS AND KNOWLEDGE:

Demonstrates clinical proficiency and knowledge of Laboratory Science to effectively plan and coordinate Laboratory activities consistent with applicable standards and regulations.
Working knowledge and thorough understanding of state/federal/local and/or accreditation standards and requirements as it relates to operations and organization, with the ability interpret and implement applicable standards and requirements.
Knowledge of emerging treads and regulatory changes, and how it impacts operations.
Solid understanding of operations and workflows, and how department’s process/workflow impacts other department operations.
Understands business and operational requirements, demonstrating ability to design and establish goals to meet long and short- term objectives.
Demonstrates credible leadership presence, with the ability to respond to questions with logic, clarity, calmness and authority; and the ability to motivate and engage others.
Ability to build and establish effective working partnership with employees, peers and leaders to achieve business objectives.
Collaboration skills to facilitate open sharing of information and cooperation with various stakeholders.
Ability to handle difficult circumstances and make sound business decisions with little direction.
Working knowledge of wage and hour laws.
Demonstrates commitment to providing exceptional customer service and responding to customer needs/requests in a prompt, courteous manner.
Verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to convey concepts and communicate information or issues in a manner that is readily understood by management and employees.
Interpersonal skills with the ability to deliver presentations to a variety of audiences.
Understanding of the budgetary process and the healthcare financial environment.
Demonstrates effectiveness in achieving goals through individuals without having direct control of those resources.
Delegates effectively, with the ability to manage and prioritize multiple projects in a fast-paced environment with changing business priorities.
Demonstrates flexibility and is adaptable to change, and is able to inspire others to welcome change.
Demonstrates ability to work/interact with a diverse population while respecting cultural and linguistic differences and fostering an inclusive work environment.

Job Shift:

Days

Schedule:

Full Time

Days of the Week:

Monday - Friday

Weekend Requirements:

As Needed

Benefits:

Yes

Unions:

Position Status:

Exempt

Weekly Hours:

Employee Status:

Regular

Sutter Health is an equal opportunity employer EOE/M/F/Disability/Veterans.

Pay Range is $165,339.20 to $264,555.20 / annual salary

The compensation range may vary based on the geographic location where the position is filled. Total compensation considers multiple factors, including, but not limited to a candidate’s experience, education, skills, licensure, certifications, departmental equity, training, and organizational needs. Base pay is only one component of Sutter Health’s comprehensive total rewards program. Eligible positions also include a comprehensive benefits package.