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Clia Lab Director Jobs in Nevada (NOW HIRING)

... HLA Lab. * Works with the HLA Director and HLA Technologist III - HLA Technical Specialist to ... CLIA, CAP, State of Nevada and other applicable standards/regulations. * Routinely oversees ...

... HLA Lab. * Works with the HLA Director and HLA Technologist III - HLA Technical Specialist to ... CLIA, CAP, State of Nevada and other applicable standards/regulations. * Routinely oversees ...

... by the 1988 CLIA CFR 493.1489 and the corporate Minimum Qualifications for Non-Pathologist ... Provide training and guidance to Histotechnicians/Histotechnologists, students and lab aides.

... by the 1988 CLIA CFR 493.1489 and the corporate Minimum Qualifications for Non-Pathologist ... Provide training and guidance to Histotechnicians/Histotechnologists, students and lab aides.

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How much do clia lab director jobs pay per year?

As of Sep 7, 2026, the average yearly pay for clia lab director in Nevada is $128,394.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $107,900.00 and $141,000.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is a CLIA Lab Director?

A CLIA Lab Director is responsible for overseeing laboratory operations and ensuring compliance with the Clinical Laboratory Improvement Amendments (CLIA) regulations. They manage lab personnel, establish quality control procedures, and ensure accurate and reliable test results. The director must meet CLIA qualifications, which vary based on the lab’s complexity. Their role is critical in maintaining lab accreditation and patient safety.

What are the main responsibilities of a CLIA Lab Director on a day-to-day basis?

A CLIA Lab Director oversees all aspects of laboratory operations, including ensuring compliance with Clinical Laboratory Improvement Amendments (CLIA) standards, reviewing and validating test results, and managing quality assurance processes. They supervise laboratory staff, develop and implement policies and procedures, and collaborate with healthcare providers to support diagnostic needs. Directors are also responsible for staff training, equipment maintenance oversight, and responding to regulatory audits. This dynamic role requires both strategic leadership and hands-on involvement to maintain high standards in laboratory practice.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive in the CLIA Lab Director position, and why are they important?

To thrive as a CLIA Lab Director, you need a strong background in laboratory science, leadership experience, and qualifications such as a doctoral degree (MD, DO, or PhD) with appropriate board certification. Familiarity with laboratory information systems (LIS), regulatory compliance tools, and proficiency in CLIA regulations are crucial. Excellent problem-solving, communication, and team management skills set top candidates apart. These abilities are essential for ensuring accurate testing, maintaining regulatory compliance, and fostering a collaborative and efficient laboratory environment.

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Clinical Lab Scientist (CLS)

Prime Healthcare

North Las Vegas, NV • On-site

Full-time

Posted 6 days ago


Prime Healthcare rating

6.4

Company rating: 6.4 out of 10

Based on 289 frontline employees who took The Breakroom Quiz

648th of 898 rated healthcare providers


Job description

At North Vista Hospital, our dedicated team of professionals are committed to our core values of quality, compassion, and community. As a member of Prime Healthcare, a Top-15 hospital system in the United States, North Vista Hospital is actively seeking new members to join its award-winning team!

North Vista Hospital is an accredited 177-bed state-of-the-art hospital located in North Las Vegas, Nevada. North Vista offers comprehensive healthcare services, including mental health care, emergency care, heart care, advanced surgical procedures, diagnostic imaging and help for a broad range of medical conditions.  Equipped with advanced medical technology and staffed by a team of highly skilled healthcare professionals, North Vista is committed to providing high-quality care in a friendly hospital environment. The hospital has achieved numerous quality award distinctions including Patient Safety Excellence Award, Bariatric Surgery Excellence Award, Heart Failure recognition and more. For more information, please visit www.northvistahospital.com.


Each individual performs those waived, moderate, or highly complex tests authorized by CLIA and must possess a degree of skill commensurate with individual's education, training or experience and technical abilities. Each individual performing the above procedures must: 1) adhere to the laboratory's procedures for the collection, processing, analysis, and reporting of patient test results, 2) follow the laboratory's established quality control policies and procedures in documenting all corrective actions taken when test systems deviate from the laboratory's established performance specifications, 3) be capable of identifying problems that may adversely affect test performance and either correct the problem or immediately notify your immediate supervisor, Director, or Medical Director, 4) perform 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, 5) perform and document maintenance ; daily, weekly, monthly, or as needed on instruments and equipment as appropriate, 6) review the accuracy of patient results prior to releasing or reporting, 7) recognize age specific differences in expected results for newborns to geriatrics, 8) ensure 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, 9) may be required to perform venipuncture or capillary puncture on various age groups from newborn to geriatrics, 10) assist in the development and maintenance of laboratory policies and procedures, 11) adheres to all department and hospital policies and procedures related to safety, infection control, emergency preparedness, and human resources, 12) in the absence of a supervisor, may be assigned/identified as Lead Tech, having responsibility for the section or department during their shift, 13) may be assigned responsibilities related to LIS and/or POCT. 14) Other tasks or responsibilities may be assigned by the department manager/director


EDUCATION, EXPERIENCE, TRAINING

1.    ASCP certification, or equivalent, required within 18 Months of employment

2.    One year hospital laboratory work experience preferred, but not required

3.    Bachelor’s Degree in chemical, physical, biological science, or Medical Laboratory Technology from an accredited institution, or other educational requirements as stated in CLIA (42 CFR 493.1489)

4.    Current and Valid State License if the laboratory is located in a state where required.


Full Time
Variable

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