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Prime Healthcare CLS III Lead - SMRMC Clinical Lab in Reno, Nevada
Overview
As a long-standing community partner with a 114-year history,Saint Mary’s Health Networkoffers Northern Nevada inpatient, outpatient, ancillary, and wellness services. Nationally recognized and accredited by the Joint Commission, as well as named one of the Top 100 Hospitals by Fortune/Merative and America’s Best 250 hospitals by Healthgrades, Saint Mary’s Regional Medical Center is a 380-bed acute care hospital offering a robust line of inpatient, outpatient and ancillary services including a top-rated Center for Cancer, surgical and orthopedic services, and an award-winning Cardiology program and more. The health system, a member of Prime Healthcare, also operates a fully-integrated Medical Group, multiple urgent care clinics, freestanding imaging, lab, and primary care clinics. For more information, visitwww.SaintMarysReno.com.
Join an award-winning team of dedicated professionals committed to our core values of quality , compassion and community!Saint Mary’s Health Network, a member of Prime Healthcare, offers incredible opportunities to expand your horizons and be part of a community dedicated to making a difference.Why Prime Healthcare? (https://saintmarysreno.com/why-healthcare-prime/)
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Responsibilities
Each individual performs only those waived, moderate, or highly complex tests authorized by CLIA, scope of practice listed under NAC 652.420 and NAC 652.410 must possess a degree of skill commensurate with individual’s education, training or experience and technical abilities.
This individual:
functions as the department Section Technical Supervisor/Lead, responsible for supervising the daily operation of the section(s)
provides consultative services to the medical staff in the capacity of Technical Consultant
oversees the section/department performance improvement program and participates in hospital interdisciplinary performance improvement initiatives
is responsible for the technical and fiscal management of the section(s)
oversees the section(s) quality management/assurance program
ensures compliance with all regulatory and accreditation requirements
assesses staff competency and completes performance evaluations in a timely manner
ensures the accuracy of patient results prior to releasing or reporting
develops, maintains and updates section policy and procedure manuals
reviews quality control performance ensuring documentation of corrective actions taken when test systems deviate from the laboratory’s established performance specifications
identifies problems that may adversely affect test performance and either correct the problem or immediately notify the, Director, or Medical Director
performs a wide variety of laboratory procedures requiring independent judgment using both manual and automated methods in Hematology, Blood Bank, Chemistry, Urinalysis, Coagulation, Microbiology, Immunology, and any other discipline as introduced into the laboratory
ensures the performance and documentation of equipment maintenance – daily, weekly, monthly, or as needed
recognizes age specific differences in expected results for newborns to geriatrics
ensures that the testing of proficiency testing samples are tested in the same manner as patient samples and that collaboration with other laboratories is prohibited prior to the reporting of proficiency testing results to the appropriate agencies
ensures the currency of all laboratory policies and procedures
adheres to all department and hospital policies and procedures related to safety, infection control, emergency preparedness, and human resources
may be assigned responsibilities related to LIS and/or POC.
other tasks or responsibilities may be assigned by the department manager/director.
Qualifications
EDUCATION, EXPERIENCE, TRAINING
Bachelor of Science in Clinical Laboratory Science (AKA Medical Lab Science or Medical Technology) or related BS from an accredited college.2. Meets the education and certification requirements for licensure and possess a valid GENERAL SUPERVISOR license from the State of Nevada - or is eligible to work while pending.3. Minimum 3-years clinical laboratory experience required; 5-years clinical laboratory experience preferred.4. Must demonstrate the ability to read, write and speak fluent English.5. Ability to work and problem solve independently.6. Flexibility to work any shift as needed preferred.
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FacilitySaint Mary's Regional Medical Center
LocationUS-NV-Reno
ID2024-171869
CategoryClinical Professional
Position TypeFull Time
ShiftDays
Job TypeNon-Exempt
