Lab Program Coordinator

400286 Reference Laboratory Reno, NV Full Time - Eligible for Benefits Allied Health Day Posted 01 / 02 / 2026 varies Req # 186072 Biweekly Hours : 80

Position Purpose

The Lab Program Coordinator is responsible for operational and technical accuracy for all pre-analytical, analytical and post analytical procedures in specific lab departments. This position does not work the bench.

The Lab Program Coordinator is a career ladder position that will be a technical expertise to bench level staff, review procedure updates, evaluate work processes, and assist in meeting accreditation / compliance standards. The Lab Program Coordinator is accountable for maintaining operational quality, consistency of reporting, continuous monitoring of analytical systems and automation lines. The Lab Program Coordinator will maintain organization of workload, complete quality control procedures, properly identify specimens, and determine proper equipment functionality.

The incumbent must demonstrate outstanding knowledge in multiple disciplines in each department as listed below. They must maintain subject matter expertise and demonstrate a strong ability to identify, analyze and solve problems as they arise. In addition, they must be able to perform all the duties as outlined in the Clinical Lab Scientist Senior job description and as assigned by the Clinical Laboratory clinical Lab Supervisor

Nature and Scope

Renown Health is a 24-hour / 7-days a week operation, providing laboratory services to both inpatient and outpatients of all ages.

The incumbent must demonstrate the knowledge and skills necessary to provide quality and timely laboratory test results for a diverse patient population. The Lab Program Coordinator will maintain organization of workload, complete quality control procedures, properly identify specimens, and determine proper equipment functionality.

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 that are required to be performed. Competency in work related skills must be demonstrated annually.

The incumbent ensures results are reported in the Laboratory Information System and keeps nursing personnel informed to assist in and expedite patient care. Notifies appropriate nursing personnel when a laboratory informational system or instrument is out of service.

The incumbent must consider the age of the patient when performing testing and releasing results. Must be able to communicate with a diverse patient population and their family when performing special procedures

Department Specific Qualifications : Compliance, Point of Care, Quality

Compliance :

Technical resource for outpatient lab staff

• Test codes, specimen handling / collection requirements, reference test guidance, result entry, cancellations

Manage robust laboratory compliance program

Provide billing guidance

Conduct inspections of lab draw stations

Assist the client services staff and Account Services Manager

Participate on inter-disciplinary / lab teams and committees

Point of Care :

The Lab Program Coordinator is responsible for all aspects of point of care testing across the health system.

Quality :

Additional requirement for this position :

In addition, must fulfill one of the following competencies to qualify :

Or hold 1 of the following ASCP or AABB

This position does provide 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. Requires a Bachelor's Degree from an accredited university in Medical Technology, or a closely related field according to current applicable state and federal regulations.

Experience :

Minimum three years of Clinical Laboratory Technologist experience is required. Five years of experience is preferred. Quality / project management / regulatory experience is preferred.

License(s) :

A current State of Nevada Clinical Laboratory Technologist license as a General Supervisor is required within seven (7) months of hire.

Certification(s) :

National certification as Medical Laboratory Scientist (MLS) (ASCP) preferred

Computer / Typing :

Must possess, or be able to obtain within 90 days, the computers skills necessary to complete online learning requirements for job-specific competencies, access online forms and policies, complete online benefits enrollment, etc. Knowledge of Laboratory Information Systems.

Actual salary offered may vary based on multiple factors, including but not limited to, an individual's location and their knowledge, skills, and experience as well as internal equity.