Lead Clinical Lab Scientist & Lab Operations Leader

Adventist Health; Redwood City (CA); On-site; USD 110,000 - 140,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hiring incentive up to $20,000

Relocation assistance up to $5,000

Job summary

Adventist Health Ukiah Valley seeks a Laboratory Supervisor to oversee all laboratory testing and lead a team of laboratory personnel. The role emphasizes policy development, quality control practices, and adherence to accreditation and OSHA standards.

The position requires 5 years of lab experience, 2 years of leadership, and a CA CLS license. ASCP/NCA certification is preferred. Compensation includes a relocation incentive and potential sign-on benefits.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in medical technology, clinical laboratory science, biological sciences, chemical sciences or allied health technologies or equivalent: Required
• Five years' clinical laboratory experience: Preferred
• Two years' leadership experience: Preferred
• Valid CLS license in CA: Required
• ASCP or NCA certification: Preferred

Responsibilities

• Oversees all laboratory testing and coordinates all point of care testing (POCT). Reviews and evaluates the validity and accuracy of test results. Functions as a Clinical Laboratory Scientist when needed.
• Establishes the laboratory's test performance characteristics, including precision, accuracy, reference ranges and reportable ranges. Evaluates new developments for possible implementation.
• Coordinates equipment maintenance, troubleshooting and calibration to ensure proper working order. Oversees QA and ensures regulatory compliance (CLIA, FDA, CAP, JC, AABB, OSHA).
• Manages staffing to ensure coverage and address personnel needs. Recommends promotions and reassignment.
• Plans and conducts training programs for medical technicians and technologists and new employees.
• Oversees QA/QC and maintenance; maintains QA records and addresses QA concerns with Medical Staff.

Skills

Leadership experience

Quality control

Regulatory compliance

Training programs

Education

Bachelor's Degree in medical technology or related field

Job description

Adventist Health Ukiah Valley seeks a Laboratory Supervisor to oversee all laboratory testing and lead a team of laboratory personnel. The role emphasizes policy development, quality control practices, and adherence to accreditation and OSHA standards.

The position requires 5 years of lab experience, 2 years of leadership, and a CA CLS license. ASCP/NCA certification is preferred. Compensation includes a relocation incentive and potential sign-on benefits.