Lead Clinical Lab Scientist - Blood Bank

01 Salinas Valley Health Medical Center; Salinas (CA); On-site; USD 88,000 - 106,000; Full time

Job summary

Salinas Valley Health is seeking a Lead Clinical Laboratory Scientist in the Laboratory department. You will oversee Point of Care Testing, supervise staff in the absence of the on-site supervisor, and ensure quality control and regulatory compliance.

The role requires a CLS license in California and a bachelor's degree in Medical Technology, Chemistry, or Biology, with at least one year of CLS experience. Work is day shift, full-time, in Salinas, CA, with responsibilities including maintaining

Qualifications

• Education: Bachelor-level degree in Medical Technology, Chemistry or Biology or equivalent.
• License: California Clinical Laboratory Scientist License/ASCP required; BLS/Healthcare status preferred.
• Experience: at least 1 year in Clinical Laboratory Scientist role within last five years.

Responsibilities

• Oversees Point of Care Testing and regulatory compliance.
• Maintains policies, quality control, and procedures for Point of Care Testing.
• Trains and supports key users; may supervise in absence of on-site supervisor.

Skills

Training

Leadership

Education

Baccalaureate Degree in Medical Technology, Chemistry, Biology or equivalent

Tools

Point-of-Care Testing Equipment

Job description

Department: Laboratory

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.

The Lead Clinical Laboratory Scientist (CLS) works under the general supervision of the Laboratory Director. 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 Director. 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. Performs other laboratory duties as assigned.

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 or required.

Education:

Work requires knowledge generally acquired through a Baccalaureate Degree in Medical Technology, Chemistry, Biology or equivalent.

Licensure:

A California Clinical Laboratory Scientist License/ASCP required. Current BLS/Healthcare status as per American heart Association standards preferred.

Experience:

At least one year of experience as a Clinical Laboratory Scientist is required. Experience must be within the last five years.

Specific Job Duties:

Oversees all Point of Care Testing. Maintains policies, competencies, quality control, and regulatory compliance for Point of Care Testing. Responsible for maintenance and accurate operation of all Point of Care testing equipment. Responsible for training of key users in the use and testing of all approved Point of Care tests.

The hourly rate for this position is $63.87 - $76.86. 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.