LABORATORY MANAGER

UHS•Sparks, NV

6d•Onsite

About The Position

This 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.

Requirements

Bachelor of Science Degree in Medical Technology, Biology or Chemistry.
Current Medical Technologist - Supervisor licensure in the State of Nevada.
Minimum of one-year managerial experience in the clinical laboratory of an acute care hospital (in non-waived testing).

Nice To Haves

Masters degree in public health, hospital administration or business administration preferred.
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.