MANAGER LABORATORY - DESERT VIEW HOSPITAL (FULL-TIME)

Desert View Hospital; Pahrump (NV); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Education and training center

Competitive compensation

Paid Time Off

Medical, Dental, Vision and Rx plans

401(k) with company match

Discounted stock plan

Career opportunities within VHS and U+

Job summary

Desert View Hospital in Nevada seeks a Lab Manager to oversee multiple laboratory sites, including hematology, chemistry, blood bank, and phlebotomy services, ensuring quality, efficiency, and cost containment. The role requires a Bachelor’s degree with NV board certification and at least three years of hospital-lab leadership.

Proficiency with Cerner LIS is preferred, with Cerner Millennium training encouraged. UHS offers comprehensive benefits and career growth opportunities within the system.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in related field with Board certification recognized by the State of NV.
• Three years laboratory leadership experience in acute care hospital.
• Experience with regulatory agencies, project management, and staffing/inventory management.

Responsibilities

• Direct, coordinate, and oversee all general lab sections (hematology, chemistry, Blood Bank, etc.).
• Monitor test reporting, quality control, and quality assurance.
• Staffing, training, and oversight of technical and phlebotomy staff.
• Maintain CAP and State inspection readiness at all times.
• Coordinate with other departments and manage vendor relations.

Skills

Staffing oversight

Staff training

Leadership

Quality focus

Education

Bachelor's degree with NV board certification

Tools

Cerner LIS

Cerner Millennium training

Job description

Responsibilities

Desert View Hospital is a 25-bed, acute care hospital set in a rural community. Desert View provides safe and competent nursing care for patients in accordance with facility policies, standards, and philosophy. We provide professional leadership and support to the healthcare team. The concepts of Patient Centered Care will provide the foundation for all nursing care. Demonstrates Service Excellence standards at all times.

Benefit Highlights:

• Comprehensive education and training center
• Competitive Compensation & Generous Paid Time Off
• Excellent Medical, Dental, Vision and Prescription Drug Plans
• 401(K) with company match and discounted stock plan
• Career opportunities within VHS and UHS Subsidies
• Challenging and rewarding work environment

Job Description:

Responsible for the direction, coordination, and oversight of all general laboratory sections to include specimen collection, hematology, coagulation, Blood Bank, chemistry, and other lab sections. Responsibilities include but are not limited to monitoring test reporting, quality control, quality assurance, policies, procedures, staffing, supply management, equipment installation, new test implementation, and inventory control. The Lab Manager must be able to coordinate with other departments both within and outside of the laboratory. The Lab Manager will be responsible for staffing, training, and oversight of all technical and phlebotomy staff. The Lab Manager is also responsible for maintaining administrative, customer, employee, physician, and vendor relations. The Lab Manager shall ensure that lab services follow best practices with a focus on quality, efficiency, and cost containment. Responsibilities also include maintaining CAP and State inspection readiness at all times. The Lab Manager will be over multiple locations and works under the direct supervision of the Laboratory Administrative Director and the Medical Director. This position will have multiple sites that require oversight.

Qualifications

Education:

Bachelor's degree in related field with Board certification recognized by the State of NV

Experience:

Three years laboratory leadership experience in acute care hospital. Experience working with medical staff, administration, and nursing departments. Experience and demonstrated knowledge of regulatory agencies, project management, staffing/scheduling inventory management, and accreditation of laboratory operations.

License/Certification:

State of Nevada General Supervisor

Technical Skills:

Computer proficiency to include Microsoft Office and Cerner LIS. Previous Cerner Millennium training preferred

Other:

Managed care, utilization and standing order experience is preferred.

EEO Statement

All UHS subsidiaries are committed to providing an environment of mutual respect where equal employment opportunities are available to all applicants and teammates. UHS subsidiaries are equal opportunity employers and as such, openly support and fully commit to recruitment, selection, placement, promotion and compensation of individuals without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex (including pregnancy, gender identity, and sexual orientation), genetic information, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.

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