Clinical Laboratory Scientist Lead (CLS III)

Prime Healthcare; Inglewood (CA); On-site; USD 53,000 - 74,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401K

Medical coverage

Dental coverage

Vision coverage

Tuition reimbursement

Job summary

Centinela Hospital Medical Center, part of Prime Healthcare, seeks a Clinical Laboratory Scientist to lead laboratory operations under CLIA guidelines, ensuring accurate patient results across Hematology, Chemistry, Blood Bank and Microbiology. Requires ASCP certification (preferred), 5+ years hospital lab experience, a Bachelor's in a science field, and an active CLS license.

This is a full-time day shift with a competitive Total Rewards package including PTO, 401K and comprehensive medical,

Qualifications

• ASCP certification preferred
• Minimum five years hospital laboratory work experience required
• Bachelor’s Degree in chemical, physical, biological science, or Medical Laboratory Technology from an accredited institution, or other related CLIA requirements
• Current and valid state Clinical Laboratory Scientist license required

Responsibilities

• Supervise daily operation of the section(s)
• Provide consultative services to medical staff as Technical Consultant
• Oversee quality management/assurance programs and compliance with regulatory requirements
• Assess staff competency and complete performance evaluations
• Ensure accuracy of patient results prior to reporting
• Maintain and update section policies and procedures

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in chemical, physical, biological science, or Medical Laboratory Technology

ASCP certification, or equivalent

Clinical Laboratory Scientist license

5+ years hospital laboratory experience

Job description

Overview

At Centinela Hospital Medical Center, 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, Centinela Hospital Medical Center is actively seeking new members to join its award-winning team!

Centinela Hospital Medical Center has been serving the communities of Inglewood and the wider Los Angeles area for 100 years. An award-winning facility, ranking in the top 5% nationally for quality and patient safety, Centinela Hospital is a 362-bed acute-care hospital with a 24-hour STEMI certified emergency department and primary stroke center, orthopedic care, advanced cardiac services, critical care services, inpatient and outpatient rehab programs, and more. Centinela has earned hundreds of national awards and recognitions, including "100 Top Hospital" recognition from Fortune/Merative and straight 'A's (2018-2024) for hospital safety from The Leapfrog Group.For more information, visit www.centinelamed.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, preferred

2. Minimum five years 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. Possession of a current and valid state Clinical Laboratory Scientist license

Pay Transparency

Centinela Hospital 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 $38.59 to $53.88. 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

Days

Equal Employment Opportunity

Company is an equal employment opportunity employer. Company prohibits discrimination against any applicant or employee based on race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, age (subject to applicable law), disability, military status, genetic information or any other basis protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws. The Company also prohibits harassment of applicants or employees based on any of these protected categories. Know Your Rights: https://www.eeoc.gov/sites/default/files/2022-10/EEOC_KnowYourRights_screen_reader_10_20.pdf

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