Hematology Lab Lead — Clinical Lab Scientist Supervisor

Arroyo Grande Community Hospital; Arroyo Grande (CA); On-site; USD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

Arroyo Grande Community Hospital in California is seeking a Clinical Lab Scientist Hematology Lead to coordinate and participate in all activities of the assigned laboratory section. You will work with leadership to support daily operations and rotate shifts, holidays, and weekends as needed.

You will collaborate with CLS teams to maintain regulatory compliance, improve efficiency, and ensure quality patient care. The role requires leadership, supervisory experience, and a California CLS license.

Qualifications

• Three or more years of experience as a Clinical Laboratory Scientist or Medical Technologist with supervisory responsibilities.
• California CLS license; MT(ASCP) registration desirable.
• Strong leadership and organizational skills; follow verbal and written instructions precisely.
• Ability to work under high volume and STAT conditions; communicate with doctors and staff.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate activities in laboratory specialty/subspecialty to comply with accrediting standards and efficient use of resources.
• Design QA plans and monitor quality indicators across the assigned area.
• Participate in corrective actions when opportunities for improvement are identified.
• Validate methods, establish QC and preventive maintenance programs per accrediting standards.
• QA includes review of QC, proficiency testing, patient data, and physician complaints; act on trends.
• Communicate with laboratory manager and pathologist to evaluate problems promptly.

Skills

Leadership

Laboratory coordination

Communication

Regulatory compliance

Job description

Arroyo Grande Community Hospital in California is seeking a Clinical Lab Scientist Hematology Lead to coordinate and participate in all activities of the assigned laboratory section. You will work with leadership to support daily operations and rotate shifts, holidays, and weekends as needed.

You will collaborate with CLS teams to maintain regulatory compliance, improve efficiency, and ensure quality patient care. The role requires leadership, supervisory experience, and a California CLS license.