What are the responsibilities and job description for the Lab Assistant Supervisor - Full Time position at CARSON VALLEY HEALTH?
Lab Assistant Supervisor - Full Time
POSITION SUMMARY:
The supervisor is responsible for overseeing the day-to-day operations of laboratory support staff within the laboratory department. This role ensures timely specimen collection, processing, transport, and data entry while upholding quality, safety, and regulatory standards. The Supervisor collaborates with clinical teams and laboratory technologists to ensure efficient, accurate, and patient-centered laboratory services. Report to the Lab Manager.
POSITION REQUIREMENTS:
Education:
- High School graduate or equivalent required.
- Associate degree in medical laboratory technology, healthcare, or related field preferred.
Licensure/Certification:
- Lab Assistant License with Nevada Division of Public Health required.
- American Heart Association BLS required.
Minimum Work Experience:
- Five years of experience as a lab assistant, phlebotomist, or related role in a hospital or clinical lab setting.
- Three years of leadership, supervisory, or lead technician experience preferred.
Key Skills/Competencies Required:
- Strong organizational and multitasking abilities in a fast-paced setting.
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
- Proficient in Laboratory Information Systems (LIS), Electronic Health
Records (EHR), and Microsoft Office.
- Knowledge of HIPAA, Joint Commission, and infection control regulations.
- Ability to mentor, guide, and resolve conflicts with professionalism.
- Ability to prioritize tasks and manage time efficiently.
- Detail-oriented and well organized.
- Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
POSITION ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:
- Coordinate and supervise a team of laboratory assistants in a 24/7 hospital setting.
- Supervise and coordinate the daily activities of lab assistants, including assigning work and maintaining schedules. Monitor task completion to maintain efficient lab support operations.
- Oversee proper collection, labeling, and transport of patient specimens (including STAT and critical specimens) and specimens that are performed per protocol.
- Resolve workflow issues and escalate concerns to the Laboratory Manager when necessary.
- Ensure proper documentation of quality control and maintenance logs.
- Fill in for lab assistants when needed during staffing shortages.
- Serve as a resource to staff for troubleshooting routine problems in phlebotomy and specimen handling.
- Ensure prompt handling of laboratory samples in accordance with hospital and regulatory policies (e.g., CLIA, CAP, OSHA).
Training & Development
- Onboard and train new lab assistants; ensure ongoing competency and performance evaluations.
- Lead or participate in continuing education and cross-training initiatives to enhance staff skills and adaptability.
Quality & Compliance
- Monitor and document adherence to infection control, patient identification, and specimen handling protocols.
- Assist with quality improvement initiatives, safety audits, and readiness for inspections/accreditation reviews.
- Maintain and update standard operating procedures (SOPs) in collaboration with lab leadership.
Administrative Duties
- Maintain inventory of lab and office supplies and equipment. Request and obtain approval from the Lab Manager or Director.
- Investigate and resolve operational issues related to workflow, specimen tracking, or staff concerns and notify the lab manager of any issues and concerns.
- Provide coverage for lab assistants during peak times or staffing shortages.
- Assumes all other duties as assigned.
Interdepartmental Collaboration
- Serve as a point of contact between lab assistants, nursing staff, and clinical departments for service coordination.
- Attend interdisciplinary meetings as requested by the Lab Manager to support continuous improvement in lab service delivery.
BENEFITS: If you are scheduled to work part-time at least 20 hours per week and full-time at least 32 hours per week, you are eligible for benefits on the first day of the month following 30 days of employment.
- NO STATE INCOME TAX.
- Hometown Health Medical, EyeMed Vision, Guardian Dental and Flexible Spending Account.
- Vanguard 401(k) with match.
- Employer paid Care Flight Membership for your household (full-time employees) (A Division of REMSA).
- Employer Paid Basic Life and AD&D insurance.
- Unum Supplemental Insurance (Critical Illness, Accident, Short Term & Long Term Disability).
- Earned Time Off, Sick Leave and Paid Holidays.
- Nevada 529 College Fund.
- Unum Employee Assistance Program.
- Employer paid Credit monitoring and Identity Theft Program through CyberScout.
- Tuition Reimbursement, Clinical Ladder* & HRSA Loan Repayment Program* (*for qualifying positions).
- Priority Childcare Enrollment with the Boys and Girls Club of Western NV for ages 9 months .
- Paid Volunteer Hours for staff to help in the community.
- and More...
CARSON VALLEY HEALTH IS PROUD TO BE RECOGNIZED AS A FINALIST IN THE
"BEST PLACES TO WORK" - NORTHERN NEVADA, 2021, 2022, 2024 & 2025!
WE LOOK FORWARD TO WELCOMING YOU TO OUR TEAM!!
Monday thru Friday; 7:30am to 4pm