MANAGER LABORATORY - DESERT VIEW HOSPITAL (FULL-TIME)

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

Responsibilities

• Direction, coordination, and oversight of all general laboratory sections including specimen collection, hematology, coagulation, Blood Bank, chemistry, and other lab sections.
• Monitoring test reporting, quality control, quality assurance, policies, procedures, staffing, supply management, equipment installation, new test implementation, and inventory control.
• Coordinate with other departments both within and outside of the laboratory.
• Staffing, training, and oversight of all technical and phlebotomy staff.
• Maintaining administrative, customer, employee, physician, and vendor relations.
• Ensure lab services follow best practices with a focus on quality, efficiency, and cost containment.
• Maintain CAP and State inspection readiness at all times.
• Oversight of multiple laboratory locations under the direct supervision of the Laboratory Administrative Director and the Medical Director.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in a related field with Board certification recognized by the State of NV.
• Three years of laboratory leadership experience in an acute care hospital.
• Experience working with medical staff, administration, and nursing departments.
• Demonstrated knowledge of regulatory agencies, project management, staffing/scheduling, inventory management, and accreditation of laboratory operations.
• State of Nevada General Supervisor license/certification.

Skills

• Computer proficiency including Microsoft Office and Cerner LIS.
• Previous Cerner Millennium training preferred.
• Managed care, utilization, and standing order experience is preferred.

Benefits

• Comprehensive education and training center.
• Competitive compensation and 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 subsidiaries.
• Challenging and rewarding work environment.