Supervisor of Lab-Support Services

About the role

This position is accountable for ensuring appropriate collection of specimens and timely specimen handling/delivery in an efficient and cost-effective manner in accordance with laboratory and hospital policies and procedures. The incumbent is also responsible for ensuring all procedures being performed comply with all regulatory, accrediting, and licensure requirements.

Responsibilities

• Scheduling of hours may be changed as company deems necessary.
• Cover 'on-call' hours as requested.
• Supervise multiple employees, ensure adequate staffing, perform general supervisory duties, and develop new policies and procedures.
• Implement work flow policies and procedures in conjunction with Clinical Laboratory Leadership.
• Provide support as needed from time to time.
• Consider the age of patients when initiating patient contact and communicate effectively with a diverse patient population and their families.
• Maintain comprehensive knowledge of all required procedures and demonstrate competency in work-related skills annually.
• May provide direct patient care.

Requirements

• Three (3) or more years of clinical laboratory experience preferred or progressively related medical experience.
• (One (1) year of which should be in an acute care setting preferred).
• Supervisory or documented leadership ability strongly preferred.
• Current State of Nevada license for Laboratory Assistant or an application must be submitted within six months of hire. Failure to apply for and/or receive a license by the seventh month will result in discharge.
• Valid State of Nevada or California driver's license and ability to pass Renown Health's Department of Motor Vehicle Report criteria.

Qualifications

• Education: Working-level knowledge of the English language, including reading, writing, and speaking English.
• Experience: Three (3) or more years of clinical laboratory experience preferred or progressively related medical experience. One (1) year of which should be in an acute care setting preferred.
• License: Current State of Nevada license for Laboratory Assistant or an application must be submitted within six months of hire. Failure to apply for and/or receive a license by the seventh month will result in discharge.
• Computer/Typing: Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite, including Outlook, PowerPoint, Excel, and Word, and have the ability to use the computer to complete online learning requirements for job-specific competencies, access online forms and policies, complete online benefits enrollment, etc. Working knowledge of Laboratory Information Systems is preferred.