Supervisor of Lab-Support Services
- Requisition ID
- 182297
- Department
- 200295 OP Lab Administration
- Schedule
- Full Time - Eligible for Benefits
- Shift
- Varies
- Category
- Management
Position Purpose
This position is accountable for ensuring that appropriate collection of specimens and timely specimen handling / deliveryare provided in an efficient and cost effective manner in accordance with laboratory and hospital policies and procedures. The incumbent is also responsible for ensuring that all procedures being performed in areas of responsibility will comply with all regulatory, accrediting, and licensure requirements.
Scheduling of hours may be changed, as company deems necessary. Cover “on-call” hours as requested.
Nature and Scope
The Clinical Laboratory is a 24-hour/7-days a week operation, providing laboratory services to an inpatient and outpatient population of all ages.
In this supervisory position the incumbent can make operational decisions in conjunction or consultation with the Clinical Laboratory Leadership regarding hiring, performance evaluations, employee terminations, etc. Technical decisions regarding implementation of work flow policies and procedures will be made in conjunction with the Clinical Laboratory Leadership. It is the expectation that this incumbent is expected to be able to cover and provide support as needed from time to time.
The major challenges of this position are supervising multiple employees, ensuring adequate staffing, general supervisory duties and development of new policies and procedures. Innovative cost reduction strategies are continuing areas for review to provide new opportunities and possibilities.
The incumbent must consider the age of the patient when any patient contact is initiated. Must be able to communicate with a diverse patient population and their families when in contact. Positive customer service behavior is expected at all times.
The incumbent must be knowledgeable of and observe all safety requirements in a laboratory and hospital setting. Comprehensive knowledge must be maintained for all procedures, which are required to be performed. Competency in work related skills must be demonstrated annually.
This position may provide direct patient care.
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. |
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.) Supervisory or documented leadership ability strongly preferred. |
License(s): | Requires 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. Incumbent may also possess an active Point of Care license, which would take the place of a State of Nevada license for Laboratory Assistant. Valid State of Nevada or California driver's license and ability to pass Renown Health's Department of Motor Vehicle Report criteria. |
Certification(s): | None. |
Computer / Typing: | Must be 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. |
Benefits
Renown Health exists to make a genuine difference in the health and well-being of the people and communities we serve. And it is through your passion that this mission is made real every day. The relationship with employees is the foundation for success as we proceed with our strategic direction. We strive to build upon this solid partnership by offering a comprehensive and competitive benefits package that meets the diverse needs of employees and their family members.
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Paid Time Off
401(k) Company Match
Flexible Work Environment
Renown Health is northern Nevada's healthcare leader and Reno's only locally owned, not-for-profit health system. We are an entire network of hospitals, primary care offices, urgent care centers, lab services, medical specialties, and x-ray and imaging services - with more than 7,000 nurses, doctors and care providers dedicated to the health and well-being of our community.
For Providers: Renown Health and the University of Nevada, Reno School of Medicine (UNR Med) are affiliate partners in Nevada's first integrated academic health system. The affiliation aims to improve the health of the community, region, and state through research, medical education, and expanded clinical care. Renown physicians participate as joint faculty at UNR Med for teaching, lectures, supervising clinical rotations, and other academic activities for the education of medical and physician assistant students, residents and fellows.