Laboratory Manager jobs in Carson City, NV

Description

US:NV:Carson City Laboratory Clinical

Full Time Day Shift

About Carson Tahoe Health

CTH is a not-for-profit healthcare system with 240 licensed acute care beds, fully accredited by the Center for Improvement in Healthcare Quality (CIHQ). CTH was voted 5^th most beautiful hospital in the nation nestled among the foothills of the Sierra Nevada in North Carson City and only a short drive away from world-famous Lake Tahoe & Reno. We serve a population of over 250,000 and feature two hospitals, two urgent cares, an emergent care center, outpatient services and a provider network with 19 regional locations.

Summary

This position is responsible for the safe and efficient obtaining of appropriate blood samples from patients for the performance of laboratory testing, and for the proper processing and transport of these specimens. Also, responsible for the accurate identification/ labeling of specimens collected and received by the laboratory and entering specimen test orders accurately into the laboratory information system in accordance with hospital and laboratory policies and procedures. Values/Behaviors

Responsibilities

• Identify patients and properly collects appropriate amounts of blood for specified testing and transports specimens to the testing laboratory. 
• Draws and/or collects lab specimens, ensuring that all patient records are verified. 
• Assists with receiving, identifying, accessioning, processing, and transporting specimens. 
• Provides accurate instructions to patients regarding the collection of specimens in regards to preparation and special procedures in the collection process. 
• Performs accurate specimen accessioning in the Laboratory Information System with correct patient identification, specimen demographics, appropriate tests, and orders. 
• Assists with pre-analytical specimen processing including, centrifugation, aliquot for testing, inoculating and placing specimens into appropriate preservative, media, or collection/transport containers. 
• Provides professional communication to health care providers regarding specimen collection, receipt, test add-ons, and triages technical questions to the appropriate laboratory technologist personnel. 
• Prioritizes specimen processing for STAT, ASAP, Time Critical, and routine testing. 
• Performs various laboratory procedures including routine maintenance, decontamination, quality assurance activities, transporting specimens, and conducting inventory management. 
• Participates in quality improvement by assisting in data collection and monitoring of quality indicators. 
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent 
• Current Laboratory Assistant, Point of Care analyst, or laboratory technician/technologist license through the State of Nevada Department of Health and Human Services and Certification. Must be obtained within three (3) months of hire. 
• Current Cardio Pulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) for HealthCare workers or Basic Cardiac Life Support (BCLS) certification for Healthcare workers. Must be obtained within 3 months of hire. 
• Successful completion of a course or training in phlebotomy. 

• Additional certification by national examination such as Phlebotomy Technician (PBT) 
• An Associate’s or Bachelor’s degree in biology, or chemistry from a college or university.

Top 5 Reasons to Live in Carson City, Nevada

• Live, work and play in one of the most beautiful regions in the world
• Enjoy an array of outdoor activities world class skiing, golf, camping, mountain biking, hiking, water skiing, kayaking, hunting and fishing
• Just next door is Beautiful Lake Tahoe
• We are minutes from Reno known as the 'biggest little city in the world' - Fine dining, nightlife, shopping and home to the University of Nevada Reno.
• Family friendly atmosphere with affordable housing & excellent school system

Our Benefits

• No State Income Tax
• Medical, Dental, Vision, FSA, Telehealth
• Paid Time Off, Mental Health, and Volunteer Days
• 100% Vested 401K & Roth with Company Contribution
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Referral Bonuses
• On Site Education & Certification Programs
• Base Wage Increases for Relevant Advanced Degrees
• Free Calm App Subscription