As the Senior Director of Laboratory Services for South Puget Sound at Providence, Charles Skorzewski plays a pivotal role in enhancing the quality and efficiency of laboratory operations across multiple facilities. His leadership encompasses strategic planning and oversight for clinical laboratories at St. Peter Hospital...
As the Senior Director of Laboratory Services for South Puget Sound at Providence, Charles Skorzewski plays a pivotal role in enhancing the quality and efficiency of laboratory operations across multiple facilities. His leadership encompasses strategic planning and oversight for clinical laboratories at St. Peter Hospital and Centralia Hospital, as well as Providence Regional Oncology Services in Aberdeen, Centralia, and Lacey. Additionally, he manages laboratory services for Providence Medical Group clinics in Centralia, Lacey, and Olympia. With executive oversight of over 2 million billable tests annually, Charles is dedicated to ensuring that laboratory services not only meet but exceed the highest standards of quality control and quality assurance.
Charles’s expertise in laboratory medicine is complemented by his strong background in healthcare information technology (HIT), which enables him to implement meaningful use of electronic medical records (EMR) to streamline operations and improve patient outcomes. His commitment to fostering physician relations and outreach services has been instrumental in building collaborative partnerships that enhance service delivery and patient care. Through effective organizational leadership and operations management, Charles inspires his teams to embrace a culture of continuous improvement, motivating them to bring their best selves to work each day. His vision is clear: to create an environment where healthcare professionals feel purposeful and energized, ultimately leading to better service for patients and the community. Under his guidance, Providence’s laboratory services are not just about diagnostics; they are a vital component of comprehensive patient care that prioritizes innovation, efficiency, and compassion.
