Clinical Laboratory Scientist (CLS III)

Prime Healthcare; Anaheim (CA); On-site; USD 54,000 - 77,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid time off

401K retirement plan

Medical coverage

Dental coverage

Vision coverage

Tuition reimbursement

Job summary

West Anaheim Medical Center, part of Prime Healthcare, is seeking a laboratory department leader to supervise daily operations, provide technical consultation, and drive quality and compliance across hematology, chemistry, urinalysis, and related disciplines.

The role requires an ASCP certification, 5+ years hospital lab experience, and a relevant bachelor's degree with state licensure where required. Evening shift; competitive benefits and Total Rewards package.

Qualifications

• ASCP certification, or equivalent, required.
• Minimum five years of hospital laboratory work experience required.
• 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).
• Current and Valid State License if the laboratory is located in a state where required.

Responsibilities

• Supervise daily operation of the section(s) and lead the department.
• Provide consultative services to the medical staff as Technical Consultant.
• Oversee performance improvement programs and participate in hospital initiatives.
• Manage technical and fiscal aspects of the section(s).
• Oversee quality management/assurance and ensure regulatory compliance.
• Ensure staff competency and timely performance evaluations.
• Verify accuracy of patient results prior to reporting.
• Develop and update section policies and procedures.
• Review quality control and document corrective actions for deviations.
• Identify problems affecting test performance and notify leadership.
• Perform diverse laboratory procedures across hematology, blood bank, chemistry, urinalysis, coagulation, microbiology, immunology.
• Ensure maintenance of equipment and proper documentation.
• Recognize age-specific reference ranges from newborns to geriatrics.
• Ensure proficiency testing samples follow proper reporting to agencies.
• Keep laboratory policies current and compliant with safety and HR policies.
• Potential LIS and/or POC responsibilities as assigned.
• Other tasks may be assigned by department manager/director.

Skills

Hospital experience

Education

ASCP certification

Bachelor’s degree in chemical/physical/biological science or MLT

State license (where required)

Job description

Overview

Join an award-winning team of dedicated professionals committed to our core values of quality, compassion and community! West Anaheim Medical Center, a member of Prime Healthcare, offers incredible opportunities to expand your horizons and be part of a community dedicated to making a difference.Founded in 1964, West Anaheim Medical Center is a 219-bed acute-care hospital dedicated to providing the community with high-quality, compassionate healthcare. Key services include general medical and surgical inpatient care and treatment, emergency services, surgical services, behavioral health, comprehensive heart center, and diagnostic imaging. For more information visitwww.westanaheimmedctr.com.

Responsibilities

Each individual performs only those waived, moderate, or highly complex tests authorized by CLIA, Bus. & Prof. Code Section 1204, and must possess a degree of skill commensurate with individual’s education, training or experience and technical abilities. This individual:

• 1) functions as the department Section Supervisor or Lead, responsible for supervising the daily operation of the section(s),
• 2) provides consultative services to the medical staff in the capacity of Technical Consultant,
• 3) oversees the section/department performance improvement program and participates in hospital interdisciplinary performance improvement initiatives,
• 4) is responsible for the technical and fiscal management of the section(s),
• 5) oversees the section(s) quality management/assurance program,
• 6) ensures compliance with all regulatory and accreditation requirements,
• 7) assesses staff competency and completes performance evaluations in a timely manner,
• 8) ensures the accuracy of patient results prior to releasing or reporting,
• 9) develops, maintains and updates section policy and procedure manuals,
• 10) reviews quality control performance ensuring documentation of corrective actions taken when test systems deviate from the laboratory’s established performance specifications,
• 11) identifies problems that may adversely affect test performance and either correct the problem or immediately notify the, Director, or Medical Director,
• 12) performs 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,
• 13) ensures the performance and documentation of equipment maintenance – daily, weekly, monthly, or as needed,
• 14) recognizes age specific differences in expected results for newborns to geriatrics,
• 15) ensures 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,
• 16) ensures the currency of all laboratory policies and procedures,
• 17) adheres to all department and hospital policies and procedures related to safety, infection control, emergency preparedness, and human resources,
• 18) may be assigned responsibilities related to LIS and/or POC.
• 19) other tasks or responsibilities may be assigned by the department manager/director.

Qualifications

EDUCATION, EXPERIENCE, TRAINING

1. ASCP certification, or equivalent, required

2. Minimum five years of hospital laboratory work experience 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.

Pay Transparency

West Anaheim Medical Center offers competitive compensation and a comprehensive benefits package that provides employees the flexibility to tailor benefits according to their individual needs. Our Total Rewards package includes, but is not limited to, paid time off, a 401K retirement plan, medical, dental, and vision coverage, tuition reimbursement, and many more voluntary benefit options. A reasonable compensation estimate for this role, which includes estimated wages, benefits, and other forms of compensation, is $38.77 to $56.40. The exact starting compensation to be offered will be determined at the time of selecting an applicant for hire, in which a wide range of factors will be considered, including but not limited to, skillset, years of applicable experience, education, credentials and licensure.

Employment Status

Full Time

Shift

Evenings

Equal Employment Opportunity

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