Technical Specialist

Renown-Health; Reno (NV); On-site; USD 85,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Renown Health in Nevada seeks a Medical Laboratory Scientist Senior to ensure operational, quality and technical accuracy across pre-analytical, analytical and post-analytical processes in designated lab departments.

The incumbent serves as a subject matter expert, collaborates with IT and LIS teams, and communicates with diverse patients while upholding safety and regulatory requirements.

Qualifications

• Must have working-level knowledge of the English language (reading, writing, speaking).
• Education and credentials to obtain and maintain a General Supervisor License from the state of Nevada.
• Minimum three years of Clinical Laboratory Science experience; five years preferred.
• State of Nevada Clinical Laboratory Technologist or Histotechnologist license required within 7 months of hire.
• National certification as Medical Laboratory Scientist (ASCP) or Histotechnologist (ASCP) or equivalent; ASCP Specialist Certification preferred.
• Must possess computer skills to complete online learning requirements and know Laboratory Information Systems.

Responsibilities

• Ensure operational, quality and technical accuracy for all lab procedures across pre-analytical, analytical and post-analytical stages.
• Serve as a subject matter expert and resolve problems as they arise.
• Collaborate with IT and LIS analysts on a regular basis.
• Communicate with diverse patient populations and families during special procedures.
• Observe safety requirements in laboratory and hospital settings.
• Carry out duties per Medical Lab Scientist Senior and Histotechnologist descriptions.

Skills

Problem solving

Collaboration

Communication

Teamwork

IT/LIS knowledge

Education

Nevada General Supervisor license

Tools

Laboratory Information Systems

Job description

This position functions are to ensure operational, quality and technical accuracy for all pre-analytical, analytical and post analytical procedures in specific lab departments.

The incumbent serves as the subject matter expert and demonstrates a strong ability to identify, analyze and solve problems as they arise. In addition, they must be able to perform all the duties as outlined in the Medical Lab Scientist and the Medical Lab Scientist Senior job descriptions (Histotechnologist job descriptions for 200290) as assigned by the Clinical Laboratory Supervisor. The incumbent is expected to collaborate with IT and LIS analysts on a regular basis.

Nature and Scope

Renown Health is a 24-hour/7-days a week operation, providing laboratory services to both inpatient and outpatients of all ages. The incumbent must be able to communicate with a diverse patient population and their family when performing special procedures.

The incumbent must be knowledgeable of and observe all safety requirements in a laboratory and hospital setting.

This position does provide patient care.

Definitions

“Collaboration”: This position requires a scope of communication and cooperative teamwork across the entire spectrum of clinical healthcare to include providers, the Quality Coordinator, Lab Leadership, and the Medical Director for the Job Specific Duties and Responsibilities as listed in the separate section below.

Disclaimer

The foregoing description is not intended and should not be construed to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, skills and efforts or work conditions associated with the job. It is intended to be an accurate reflection of the general nature and level of the job.

Minimum Qualifications Requirements - Required and/or Preferred

Name

Description

Education

Must have working-level knowledge of the English language, including reading, writing, and speaking English. Appropriate education and credentials to obtain and maintain a General Supervisor License from the state of Nevada.

Experience

Minimum three years of Clinical Laboratory Science experience is required in their specific area of oversight. Five years of experience preferred.

License(s)

A current State of Nevada Clinical Laboratory Technologist license or Histotechnologist license as the Nevada General Supervisor license is required within 7 months of hire.

Certification(s)

National certification as Medical Laboratory Scientist (ASCP), Histotechnologist (ASCP) or equivalent is required. ASCP Specialist Certification preferred.

Computer / Typing

Must possess, or be able to obtain within 90 days, the computers skills necessary to complete online learning requirements for job-specific competencies, access online forms and policies, complete online benefits enrollment, etc. Knowledge of Laboratory Information Systems.

Actual salary offered may vary based on multiple factors, including but not limited to, an individual's location and their knowledge, skills, and experience as well as internal equity.