Phlebotomy Supervisor

Saint Mary's Health Network; Reno (NV); On-site; USD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

Saint Mary’s Health Network in Reno, NV seeks a Phlebotomy Supervisor to lead phlebotomy and core laboratory operations across departments. The role involves ensuring accurate specimen collection, processing across multiple disciplines, and staff training to maintain regulatory compliance.

The position requires certification, 3+ years in a clinical lab, and at least 1 year of leadership experience in a healthcare setting.

Qualifications

• Current and valid state certification as a Laboratory Assistant required.
• Blood-gas assistant and point of care test analyst qualifications preferred.
• Minimum 3 years clinical laboratory experience required.
• Minimum 1 year leadership experience required.
• OSHA/DOT/IATA certification for diagnostic specimen packaging and shipping a plus.

Responsibilities

• Perform phlebotomy collection with proper technique for patients of all ages.
• Enter data accurately and handle specimens per policy.
• Process specimens across microbiology, immunology, hematology, coagulation, urinalysis, chemistry and blood bank.
• Train and evaluate staff competency; ensure regulatory compliance.
• Maintain a safe work environment and PPE practices; support QA initiatives.
• Assist with supply stocking, sample pickup, and auxiliary lab tasks as needed.

Skills

Leadership

Clinical lab experience

Phlebotomy

Education

State Certification as Laboratory Assistant

Job description

Overview

Join an award-winning team of dedicated professionals committed to our core values of quality, compassion and community! Saint Mary’s Health Network, a member of Prime Healthcare, offers incredible opportunities to expand your horizons and be part of a community dedicated to making a difference.

As a long-standing community partner with a 116-year history, Saint Mary’s Health Network offers Northern Nevada inpatient, outpatient, ancillary, and wellness services. Nationally recognized and accredited by the Joint Commission, as well as named one of the Top 100 Hospitals by Fortune/Merative and America’s Best 250 hospitals by Healthgrades, Saint Mary’s Regional Medical Center is a 352-bed acute care hospital offering a robust line of inpatient, outpatient and ancillary services including a top-rated Center for Cancer, surgical and orthopedic services, and an award-winning Cardiology program and more. The health system, a member of Prime Healthcare, also operates a fully-integrated Medical Group, multiple urgent care clinics, freestanding imaging, lab, and primary care clinics. For more information, visit www.SaintMarysReno.com .

Responsibilities

The Phlebotomy Supervisor will 1) performs computer data entry, filing, telephone communication and other clerical duties, 2) possesses adequate knowledge of the terminology of tests ordered in the laboratory, 3) demonstrates proper phlebotomy technique and the use of equipment in collecting specimens from newborns to geriatric patients, 4) processes microbiology, immunology, hematology, coagulation, urinalysis, chemistry and blood bank specimens, 5) processes specimens for referral to reference laboratories, 6) stocks and orders routine supplies, 7) maintains the cleanliness of storage areas, trays, centrifuges, refrigerators, freezers and work areas, 8) processes or loads specimens on automated laboratory instrumentation in accordance with established policy and procedures, 9) performs annual staff performance evaluations 10) provides staff training and orientation, 11) evaluates and ensures staff competency, 12) ensures staff compliance with all regulatory requirements, 13) develops and maintains policies and procedures appropriate to the department, 14) ensures staff compliance with all laboratory and hospital policies 15) provides for a safe work environment in evaluating and implementing PPE and other safety phlebotomy devices, 16) Actively participates in the collection and evaluation of QA data for the development of Performance Improvement initiatives, 17) May assist to Pick up samples at hospital/ OR, assist lab specialty in sorting out samples for analysis and put away samples, assist pathology, inventory, replenish supplies, order supplies, mail pick up/ delivery, faxing, answering phone, product deliveries, etc..17) other tasks or responsibilities may be assigned by the department manager/director.

Qualifications

EDUCATION, EXPERIENCE, TRAINING

• Current and valid state Certification as a Laboratory assistant required.
• Blood-gas assistant and point of care test analyst qualifications preferred.
• Minimum 3 years clinical laboratory experience required.
• Minimum 1 year previous leadership experience required.
• OSHA/DOT/IATA certification for diagnostic specimen packaging and shipping one time every 3 years and maintain updated preferred.

Employment Status

Full Time

Shift

Days

Equal Employment Opportunity

Company is an equal employment opportunity employer. Company prohibits discrimination against any applicant or employee based on race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, age (subject to applicable law), disability, military status, genetic information or any other basis protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws. The Company also prohibits harassment of applicants or employees based on any of these protected categories. Know Your Rights: https://www.eeoc.gov/sites/default/files/2022-10/EEOC_KnowYourRights_screen_reader_10_20.pdf