LABORATORY MANAGER

Northern Nevada Health System; Sparks (NV); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Northern Nevada Medical Center, located in Sparks, NV, is seeking a Laboratory Manager to lead the hospital laboratory services. The role oversees QA, budgeting, and regulatory compliance while maintaining strong physician and intradepartmental relations.

The position requires an MT supervisor license in Nevada and at least one year of managerial experience in an acute care lab. It offers full-time hours, competitive benefits, and opportunities for professional growth.

Qualifications

• Bachelor of Science Degree in Medical Technology, Biology or Chemistry.
• Current Medical Technologist - Supervisor licensure in the State of Nevada.
• Masters degree in public health, hospital administration or business administration preferred.
• Minimum of one-year managerial experience in the clinical laboratory of an acute care hospital (in non-waived testing).
• Prefer experience with regulatory and accreditation of laboratory operations.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for departmental HR functions including interviewing, hiring, orienting, training, performance evaluations and the termination of employment.
• Coordinates improvements in laboratory reporting systems; serves as liaison with information management services as it pertains to the laboratory.
• Maintains established hospital and departmental policies, procedures and objectives; oversees the department’s continuous quality improvement, safety, environmental and infection control and compliance with requirements of accreditation and regulatory agencies.
• Establishes and monitors criteria for the immediate notification of the practitioner responsible for the patient, when critical limits of specified test results are exceeded.

Skills

HR management

Budgeting

Regulatory compliance

Quality improvement

Interdepartmental coordination

Education

Bachelor of Science in Medical Technology/Biology/C Chemistry

Master's in public health/hospital administration/business administration (preferred)

Tools

Laboratory information systems (LIS)

Job description

Responsibilities

When it comes to choosing a hospital, one thing is clear: quality and convenience count.

Responsibilities

When it comes to choosing a hospital, one thing is clear: quality and convenience count. Northern Nevada Medical Center's tradition of providing quality healthcare in a comfortable, accessible environment means peace of mind for the thousands of patients served by the hospital each year. Northern Nevada Medical Center is a 124-bed acute care hospital located on 23 hillside acres at 2375 E. Prater Way in Sparks, Nevada.

Learn more at: https://www.nnmc.com

Laboratory Manager opportunity is full time at 40 hours per week, offers full benefits and has a convenient schedule. This position will be responsible for overall operation of hospital laboratory services. Ensures that services are of the best quality, are cost efficient, and are carried out in an expeditious manner. Recognizes test results or operational problems that require referral to the clinical laboratory pathologist. Maintains performance improvement activities within the department. Helps formulate budget. Complies with all regulatory standards. Maintains effective physician and intradepartmental relations.

Job Duties/Responsibilities

• Responsible for departmental HR functions including interviewing, hiring, orienting, training, performance evaluations and the termination of employment
• Coordinates improvements in laboratory reporting systems; serves as liaison with information management services as it pertains to the laboratory
• Maintains established hospital and departmental policies, procedures and objectives; oversees the department’s continuous quality improvement, safety, environmental and infection control and compliance with requirements of accreditation and regulatory agencies
• Establishes and monitors criteria for the immediate notification of the practitioner responsible for the patient, when critical limits of specified test results are exceeded.

Benefits For Full And Part Time Positions

• Challenging and rewarding work environment
• Competitive Compensation & Generous Paid Time Off
• Excellent Medical, Dental, Vision and Prescription Drug Plans
• 401(K) with company match and discounted stock plan
• Tuition Reimbursement/Repayment Program
• Career development opportunities within UHS and its 300+ Subsidiaries!
• More information is available on our Benefits Guest Website: benefits.uhsguest.com

About Universal Health Services

One of the nation’s largest and most respected providers of hospital and healthcare services, Universal Health Services, Inc. (UHS) has built an impressive record of achievement and performance. During the year, UHS was again recognized as one of the World’s Most Admired Companies by Fortune; and listed in Forbes ranking of America’s Largest Public Companies. Operating acute care hospitals, behavioral health facilities, outpatient facilities and ambulatory care access points, an insurance offering, a physician network and various related services located all over the U.S. States, Washington, D.C., Puerto Rico and the United Kingdom. www.uhs.com

Qualifications

• Bachelor of Science Degree in Medical Technology, Biology or Chemistry.
• Current Medical Technologist - Supervisor licensure in the State of Nevada.
• Masters degree in public health, hospital administration or business administration preferred.
• Minimum of one-year managerial experience in the clinical laboratory of an acute care hospital (in non-waived testing).
• Prefer experience with regulatory and accreditation of laboratory operations.

Requirements

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