Lead Clinical Lab Scientist — Diagnostics Leader

Salinas Valley Health Medical Center; Salinas (CA); On-site; USD 91,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Salinas Valley Health Medical Center Laboratory Department is seeking a Lead Clinical Laboratory Scientist to supervise testing operations, direct work assignments, and mentor staff in a day shift. The role covers multiple areas including Chemistry, Hematology, Microbiology, and Urinalysis.

Responsibilities include maintaining quality control procedures, assisting physicians, coordinating performance improvement projects, training personnel, and ensuring compliance with Joint Commission, state

Qualifications

• Education: Bachelor's Degree in Medical Technology, Chemistry, Biology or equivalent.
• Licensure: California Clinical Laboratory Scientist License/ASCP required.
• Experience: Three years as a Clinical Laboratory Scientist required.
• Essential skills: dexterity, concentration, knowledge of lab procedures and instrumentation.

Responsibilities

• Assists physicians in diagnosis and treatment by performing complex lab tests.
• May work in Chemistry, Bench Chemistry, Blood Bank, Hematology, Histology, Microbiology, UDT and Urinalysis.
• Train, teach, counsel and supervise employees as appropriate.
• Maintain quality control procedures and quality improvement functions.
• Serve as a resource, answer questions, resolve complex problems, review abnormal results.
• May supervise personnel and operations in the absence of the on-site supervisor.
• Update policy and procedure manuals per hospital and regulatory requirements.
• Document events and problems to Laboratory Director or Supervisor with input for solutions.
• Adhere to hospital safety standards and guest relations policies.

Education

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

Job description

Salinas Valley Health Medical Center Laboratory Department is seeking a Lead Clinical Laboratory Scientist to supervise testing operations, direct work assignments, and mentor staff in a day shift. The role covers multiple areas including Chemistry, Hematology, Microbiology, and Urinalysis.

Responsibilities include maintaining quality control procedures, assisting physicians, coordinating performance improvement projects, training personnel, and ensuring compliance with Joint Commission, state