Lead Clinical Lab Scientist - Lab Operations & QA

Cardinal Health; Fresno (CA); On-site; USD 106,020,000 - 174,790,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid time off

Job summary

Cardinal Health cCARE Cancer Center in Fresno, CA seeks a Laboratory professional to oversee daily lab operations, perform tests, and ensure timely, accurate reporting. You will maintain QC, mentor staff, and coordinate with nursing and physicians on testing issues.

The role requires a California CLT license or temp license, a related degree, and hematology experience; strong customer service and communication skills are essential. Employees may work varied shifts in a healthcare setting.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent required; Bachelor's degree in medical technology or related field preferred.
• California CLT license or temporary license required.
• Minimum 1 year hematology experience preferred.
• Strong customer service background, preferably in health care.
• Excellent verbal communication skills.
• Proficiency with computer processing functions and standard office equipment.

Responsibilities

• Oversee day-to-day laboratory staff and operations.
• Notify manager of issues requiring intervention.
• Perform laboratory testing and report results accurately and timely.
• Adhere to quality assurance policies and document QC activities.
• Maintain equipment as scheduled with proper documentation.
• Resolve testing or equipment problems promptly.
• Follow policies when test systems are out of spec and document actions.
• Ensure patient test results are released only after corrective actions.
• Notify personnel of testing delays.
• Verify specimen labeling and acceptability.
• Document unacceptable specimens per policy.
• Communicate specimen needs to appropriate staff.
• Mentor lab personnel and train new staff.
• Perform testing on proficiency samples with proper documentation.
• Communicate with nursing staff and physicians about testing issues.
• Recognize critical values and follow notification procedures.
• Maintain inventory of reagents and supplies.
• Orient and train new personnel as requested.
• Evaluate new testing methods and contribute to procedures.
• Operate computer hardware and software competently.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

High School Diploma

Bachelors in Medical Technology

Lab license CA

Hematology experience

Customer service

Verbal communication

Computer skills

Multi-tasking

Independent work

Organizational skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in medical technology or related field

State of California Clinical Laboratory Technologist license or temporary license

Tools

Laboratory software

Office software proficiency

Job description

Cardinal Health cCARE Cancer Center in Fresno, CA seeks a Laboratory professional to oversee daily lab operations, perform tests, and ensure timely, accurate reporting. You will maintain QC, mentor staff, and coordinate with nursing and physicians on testing issues.

The role requires a California CLT license or temp license, a related degree, and hematology experience; strong customer service and communication skills are essential. Employees may work varied shifts in a healthcare setting.