Department: 7070 - Pathology
Job Type: Full Time
Job Level: Experienced
Education: Technical/Specialized Training
Skills: Administrative -> Leadership and Managerial Theories and Principles
Allied Health Care -> Pathology
Category: Support Services
Compensation: C43 - $24.61- $38.14
Position Summary:
Supervises Laboratory Technologist, oversees daily operations of area of assignment, prepares management reports and ensures that laboratory activities are completed in an efficient and timely manner.
This recruitment is being opened to fill current and future vacancies, which may occur within the next three (3) months and may close at any time with a three (3) day posted notice. INCOMPLETE APPLICATIONS WILL NOT PROCESSED.
Requirements
Education/Experience & Licensing/Certification Requirements:Equivalent to graduation from high school and six (6) years of experience as a Medical Technologist. Valid State of Nevada license as a Laboratory General Supervisor.
Prefer: Minimum 3 years previous Laboratory Supervisor experience; Knowledge of Laboratory Regulations; Bachelor's degree.
Knowledge of: Supervisory theories and principles; anatomy; medical technology; proper laboratory techniques, including infection and disease control measures; proper handling and disposal of biohazardous wastes;department and hospital safety practice and procedures; patient rights; age specific patient care practices; infection control policies and practices; handling, storage, use and disposal of hazardous materials; department and hospital emergency response policies and procedures.
Skill in: Supervising and evaluating staff; implementing and enforcing methods, policies and procedures; anatomy; medical technology; proper laboratory techniques, including infection and disease control measures; monitoring supply and inventory practices; using computers and related software applications; communicating with a wide variety of people from diverse socio-economic and ethnic backgrounds; establishing and maintaining effective working relationships with all personnel contacted in the course of duties; efficient, effective and safe use of equipment.
Physical Requirements and Working Conditions: Mobility to work in a typical office setting and use standard office equipment, vision to read printed materials and a VDT screen, and hearing and speech to communicate effectively in person and over the telephone. Strength and agility to exert up to 10 pounds of force occasionally and/or a negligible amount of force frequently or constantly to lift, carry, push, pull or otherwise move objects. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of this classification.
SELECTION PROCESS:
Individuals interested in this position must submit a UMC application and be able to provide copies of all required licenses and certifications upon request. Please read the requirements and make sure you have the necessary skills and experience required of the position to which you are applying. Failure to satisfactorily demonstrate that you fully meet the employment requirements will result in disqualification. Only the most qualified applicants will advance to the hiring interview. Applications must be received in Human Resources no later than the office closing time on the published last day to file in order to be considered. Additional information will not be accepted after the application has been submitted to Human Resources.
All offers of employment at University Medical Center are contingent upon the successful completion of the Pre-Employment Drug Screen & Physical, Background Investigation, Documentation required by the Immigration Reform & Control Act of 1986 and completion of the New Hire Paperwork. Some positions will require the ability to be covered under UMC’s automobile insurance policy.
All permanent employees, except for those working in Laughlin, Nevada, must establish and maintain a principal place of residency within the boundaries of Clark County within 90 days of employment with UMC. Employees hired after January 1, 2009, will be required to provide proof of compliance with Nevada Department of Motor Vehicle registration and licensure. (Ordinance No. 3717)
University Medical Center is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer
Closing date revised 11/06/09