Clinical Laboratory Director: Ops & Quality

Prime Healthcare; Reno (NV); On-site; USD 180,000 - 260,000; Full time

Job summary

Saint Mary’s Health Network is seeking a Lab Director in Reno, NV, part of Prime Healthcare. Lead the clinical laboratory, align with corporate policies, and drive quality and efficiency across departments.

The role focuses on strategic direction, regulatory compliance (CLIA/CAP/TJC), and ensuring system-wide standardization while supporting corporate Laboratory Operations Leadership.

Qualifications

• Bachelor of Science degree in a scientific field to meet requirements of CLIA.
• Possession of a valid license or certificate of CLS/MLS; ASCP preferred.
• Minimum 5 years supervisory clinical laboratory experience.
• General accounting and statistics and financial operating experience.
• Quality control and quality tools management courses desired.
• LEAN Six Sigma certification preferred.
• Master’s Degree preferred.

Responsibilities

• Oversee the clinical laboratory and department management.
• Ensure compliance with CLIA, CAP, TJC and local regulations.
• Lead system-wide quality improvement and KPI achievement.

Skills

Supervisory experience

Quality tools

Accounting basics

Statistical knowledge

LEAN Six Sigma

Education

Bachelor of Science degree in a scientific field

ASCP certification preferred

Master’s Degree preferred

Tools

LEAN Six Sigma

Quality control training

Job description

Saint Mary’s Health Network is seeking a Lab Director in Reno, NV, part of Prime Healthcare. Lead the clinical laboratory, align with corporate policies, and drive quality and efficiency across departments.

The role focuses on strategic direction, regulatory compliance (CLIA/CAP/TJC), and ensuring system-wide standardization while supporting corporate Laboratory Operations Leadership.