Lead Clinical Lab Scientist

Salinas Valley Health; United States; On-site; USD 91,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Salinas Valley Health in Salinas, CA, is seeking a Lead Clinical Laboratory Scientist to oversee section operations, direct work assignments, and supervise staff in a busy hospital laboratory.

You will serve as a technical resource, ensure quality control, participate in performance improvement projects, and maintain instrument systems.

Requires a Bachelor's degree, California CLS license/ASCP, 3 years CLS experience, and current BLS; day shift; hourly pay range $65.78–$79.97.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required in Medical Technology, Chemistry, Biology, or equivalent.
• California Clinical Laboratory Scientist License/ASCP required.
• Current BLS/Healthcare status per American Heart Association preferred.
• Three years of experience as a Clinical Laboratory Scientist required.
• Dexterity and concentration for long testing periods; knowledge of procedures and equipment.

Responsibilities

• Oversees section operations by directing work assignments and supervising staff.
• Maintains and updates policy and procedure manuals; ensures safety and quality standards.
• Performs and supervises complex laboratory tests across multiple areas (Chemistry, Hematology, Microbiology, etc.).
• Acts as a resource for peers; resolves technical issues and educates staff as needed.
• May assume Section Supervisor responsibilities in the absence of an on-site supervisor.

Skills

Clinical Laboratory Science

Laboratory supervision

Quality control

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Medical Technology / Chemistry / Biology or equivalent

Job description

It's fun to work in a company where people truly BELIEVE in what they're doing! We're committed to bringing passion and customer focus to the business.

Department: Laboratory

The Lead Clinical Laboratory Scientist (CLS) works under the general supervision of the Laboratory Manager. Oversees the operations of the section by directing work assignments, ordering supplies, and performing and supervising maintenance of instruments and equipment. Participates in Performance Improvement projects as assigned by the Department Manager. In addition, performs the duties of a Clinical Laboratory Scientist and serves as a resource person by answering questions and solving problems for peers and others. May be asked to assume the responsibility of a Section Supervisor in their absence.

Primary Duties

Assists physicians in the diagnosis of disease and treatment of patients by performing technical and complex laboratory tests, following established laboratory procedures. Is primarily assigned to one area of the laboratory, but may work in more than one of the following areas: Chemistry, Bench Chemistry, Blood Bank, Hematology, Histology, Microbiology, Therapeutic Drug Monitoring and Urinalysis. Duties include training, teaching, counseling and day to day discipline as appropriate of employees working under his/her supervision. Reviews and maintains appropriate quality control procedures and quality improvement functions. Serves as a resource for others: answers questions, resolves technical irregularities, and correlates new procedures. Assists personnel with complex and/or difficult work related problems and reviews abnormal results. May be asked to supervise personnel and technical operations in a laboratory section in the absence of an on-site supervisor. Maintains and updates policy and procedure manuals in accordance with Hospital, Joint Commission, State and Federal Requirements. Documents and reports to the Laboratory Director or Supervisor events and/or problems encountered, and provides input as to possible solutions. Adheres to the established Hospital safety standards by following safety procedures and reports any unsafe conditions immediately to the supervisor or department head. Applies the Hospital's Policies and Procedures regarding guest relations. Performs other duties as assigned.

Job Requirements

• Education: Bachelor's Degree required, preferably in Medical Technology, Chemistry, Biology or equivalent required.
• Licensure: California Clinical Laboratory Scientist License/ASCP required.
• Current BLS/Healthcare status as per American heart Association standards preferred.
• Experience: Three (3) years of experience as a Clinical Laboratory Scientist is required.
• Essential Technical/Motor Skills: Finger and manual dexterity to manipulate slides, specimens, microscopes, etc. Ability to concentrate for long periods of time in the performance of tests. Knowledge of test procedures, equipment set up and operation of laboratory.

Pay Range

The hourly rate for this position is $65.78 - $79.97. The range displayed on this job posting reflects the target for new hire salaries for this position.

Job Specifications

• Union: ESC
• Work Shift: Day Shift
• FTE: 1.0
• Scheduled Hours: 40

If you like wild growth and working with happy, enthusiastic over-achievers, you'll enjoy your career with us! Salinas Valley Health, formerly Salinas Valley Memorial Hospital, founded in 1953, is the cornerstone of what would eventually become Salinas Valley Health. Today, we serve thousands of individuals and families just like you throughout the Salinas Valley, Monterey Peninsula and the surrounding region. Each year, our highly trained team of healthcare professionals takes our renowned quality of patient care to the next level. Our team actively utilizes the latest medical techniques with our state-of-the-art technology to improve your health and well-being. In many cases this provides you and your family the opportunity to receive specialized care right here in your own community, without the need for travel. Our 263-bed acute care medical center employs more than 2,036 people and has a medical staff of more than 300 board-certified physicians across a broad spectrum of specialties, all dedicated to your care.