Clinical Laboratory Scientist III Lead (Hematology)

Prime Healthcare Services; Victorville (CA); On-site; USD 66,000 - 89,000; Full time

Job summary

Desert Valley Hospital in Southern California seeks a Laboratory Section Technical Supervisor/Lead to oversee daily operations across hematology, chemistry, microbiology, and more. You will ensure accuracy of patient results, supervise staff, and maintain compliance with CLIA, CAP and state regulations.

Join an accredited 148-bed acute care facility recognized for quality and patient safety. You will partner with medical staff, drive performance improvement, and contribute to a comprehensive

Qualifications

• ASCP certification or equivalent is required.
• Bachelor’s degree in chemical, biological health science or Medical Laboratory Technology from an accredited institution (or CLIA-referenced equivalent) required.
• Minimum of five years’ clinical laboratory experience required.
• Active California CLS license required; limited/specialty licenses may be considered with restricted scope.

Responsibilities

• Functions as department Section Technical Supervisor/Lead, supervising daily operations.
• Provides consultative services to medical staff as Technical Consultant.
• Oversees the section/department performance improvement program.
• Responsible for technical and fiscal management of the section(s).
• Ensures compliance with regulatory and accreditation requirements and safety protocols.
• Ensures accuracy of patient results prior to release and reporting.
• Performs laboratory procedures across disciplines as introduced into the lab.

Skills

Laboratory testing expertise

Regulatory compliance

Team supervision

Education

Bachelor’s degree in chemical, biological health science or Medical Laboratory Technology

Active California CLS license

ASCP certification or equivalent

Job description

Overview

Join an award-winning team of dedicated professionals committed to our core values of quality, compassion and community! Desert Valley Hospital, a member of the Prime Healthcare Foundation, offers incredible opportunities to expand your horizons and be part of a community dedicated to making a difference.Desert Valley Hospital is an accredited 148-bed acute care hospital located in Southern California. Desert Valley Hospital is in the top 5% of more than 4,500 hospitals nationwide for clinical performance. The hospital has achieved numerous quality award distinctions including Patient Safety Excellence Award, Women’s Health Excellence Award and Distinguished Hospital Clinical Excellence Award. Desert Valley Hospital, along with Desert Valley Medical Group, offers key services to the community including heart care, emergency services, labor and delivery, surgical services and more. For more information visit www.DesertValleyHospital.com.

Responsibilities

Each individual performs waived, moderate, or highly complex tests authorized by California Bus. & Professional Code 1204, 1206.5, 1209.1, 1210, 1261 and CLIA, responsibilities as testing personnel for moderate complexity testing (42 CFR § 493.1425) and high complexity testing (42 CFR § 493.1495) 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 Technical Supervisor/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

• ASCP certification, or equivalent, required.


• Bachelor’s degree in chemical, biological health science or Medical Laboratory Technology from an accredited institution, or other educational requirements stated in CLIA (42 CFR § 493.1489) required.


• Minimum of five years’ clinical laboratory experience required.


• Active California Clinical Laboratory Scientist (CLS) license required. Individuals holding a limited or specialty California clinical laboratory license (e.g., limited CLS, Cytotechnologist, Clinical Genetic Molecular Biologist Scientist, or other specialty license) may be considered; however, such individuals may only perform and supervise testing within the scope of their licensed specialty in accordance with California Business and Professions Code and applicable regulations.

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Pay Transparency

Desert Valley Hospital 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 $47.96 to $64.55. 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

Variable

Equal Employment Opportunity

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