(CLS) Clinical Laboratory Scientist Specialist - 141522

UC San Diego Health; San Diego (CA); On-site; USD 127,000 - 167,000; Full time

Job summary

UC San Diego Health is seeking a Clinical Laboratory Scientist to independently perform a wide range of technical procedures within the blood gas testing program under general supervision. Responsibilities include method development, instrument repair, sample processing, data entry, and coordinating with the central lab.

Travel between sites and varied hours may be required based on business needs. Qualified candidates will have CLS certification, at least two years of clinical lab experience,

Qualifications

• CLS certification and licensure as applicable.
• At least two years of clinical laboratory experience.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications (Teams, PowerPoint, Excel).
• Self-motivated with strong initiative and problem-solving skills.
• Familiarity with CAP and CLIA regulations preferred.

Responsibilities

• Perform a wide variety of technical procedures in the blood gas program.
• Develop/modify methods and conduct parallel testing.
• Repair laboratory instruments and process samples.
• Maintain staff competencies, data entry and phlebotomy duties.
• Coordinate with central lab and report results within scope of training.
• Travel between sites and work varied hours as needed.

Skills

CLS credential

2+ years experience

Office Proficiency

Problem-solving

Lab validations CAP/CLIA

Education

Bachelor's Degree

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

DESCRIPTION

Under general supervision, perform independently a wide variety of technical procedures within the blood gas testing program. Responsibilities include method development-modification-parallel testing, collaboration on or independent preparation of abstracts or manuscripts, repair of laboratory instruments, sample processing, reagent preparation, data entry and phlebotomy duties. Other responsibilities include maintaining staff competencies for blood gas testing, performing device validations, troubleshooting blood gas testing devices, and serving as a liaison between blood gas testing program and central lab. May process specimens, perform waived and non-waived testing without direct and constant supervision, and report results without supervisor or director review for the tests that are within scope of licensure and for which have been trained and deemed competent. Performs all other duties as assigned.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

• Clinical Laboratory Scientist (CLS).
• Must have at least two (2) years of applicable clinical laboratory experience.
• Demonstrated proficiency with Microsoft Office applications, including Teams, PowerPoint, and Excel.
• Self-motivated with strong initiative and strong problem-solving skills.
• Experience with laboratory validations and familiarity with CAP and CLIA regulations preferred.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Bachelor's Degree.
• Point of care testing experience.
• Experience with Blood Gas Testing.
• Working with a multidisciplinary team.

SPECIAL CONDITIONS

• Must be willing to travel between multiple sites as needed to complete training, competency assessments, and operational responsibilities.
• Must be able to work various hours and locations based on business needs.
• Employment is subject to a criminal background check and pre-employment physical.

Pay Transparency Act

Annual Full Pay Range: $127,076 - $167,416 (will be prorated if the appointment percentage is less than 100%)

Hourly Equivalent: $60.86 - $80.18

Factors in determining the appropriate compensation for a role include experience, skills, knowledge, abilities, education, licensure and certifications, and other business and organizational needs. The Hiring Pay Scale referenced in the job posting is the budgeted salary or hourly range that the University reasonably expects to pay for this position. The Annual Full Pay Range may be broader than what the University anticipates to pay for this position, based on internal equity, budget, and collective bargaining agreements (when applicable).