Lead Clinical Laboratory Scientist (Lead CLS) – Fort Bragg, CA - URGENT

Talented Medical Solutions; Fort Bragg (CA); On-site; USD 2,976,000 - 3,086,000; Full time

Job summary

Adventist Health Mendocino Coast is seeking an experienced Lead Clinical Laboratory Scientist (Lead CLS) to provide technical leadership and supervision within the laboratory. The Lead CLS will oversee laboratory testing, coordinate Point-of-Care Testing (POCT), supervise laboratory personnel, maintain quality and regulatory standards, and serve as a clinical laboratory resource when needed.

The Lead CLS will perform as a clinical laboratory scientist when needed and coordinate staffing to

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Medical Technology, Clinical Laboratory Science, Biological Sciences, Chemical Sciences, Allied Health Technologies, or equivalent.
• California CLS license required.
• 5 years of clinical laboratory experience preferred.
• 2 years of leadership experience preferred.
• Senior CLS or Lead CLS experience preferred.
• ASCP or NCA certification preferred.

Responsibilities

• Serve as technical consultant and direct supervisor for laboratory personnel.
• Oversee laboratory testing and Point-of-Care Testing (POCT).
• Review and evaluate accuracy and validity of test results.
• Function as a Clinical Laboratory Scientist when needed.
• Coordinate staffing and ensure appropriate laboratory coverage.
• Identify training and competency needs.
• Develop and conduct laboratory training programs.
• Coordinate equipment maintenance, troubleshooting and calibration.
• Oversee Quality Control (QC) and Quality Assurance (QA).
• Ensure compliance with CLIA, FDA, CAP, Joint Commission, AABB and OSHA requirements.
• Maintain laboratory policies, standards and procedures.
• Support regulatory and accreditation requirements.
• Assist with test performance characteristics, reference ranges and reportable ranges.
• Evaluate new laboratory instrumentation, technology, procedures and automation.

Skills

Leadership experience

Supervisory skills

Regulatory compliance

Quality assurance

Education

Bachelor's degree in Medical Technology or Clinical Laboratory Science

California CLS license

ASCP or NCA certification

Tools

EPIC experience

Job description

Lead Clinical Laboratory Scientist (Lead CLS) – Clinical Laboratory – Fort Bragg, CA - URGENT

700 River Drive, Fort Bragg, CA 95437

Facility & Assignment Details

Facility: Adventist Health Mendocino Coast

Location: Fort Bragg, CA

Address: 700 River Drive, Fort Bragg, CA 95437

Department: Laboratory Administration

Assignment Type: Travel Contract

Duration: 13 Weeks

Shift: Day Shift

Schedule: 4 x 10-Hour Shifts

Hours: 40 Hours/Week

Shift Time: 8:00 AM - 4:30 PM

Schedule: Consecutive days

Pay Rate: $54-$56/hour

Estimated Weekly Pay: $2,160-$2,240/week

Job Summary

Adventist Health Mendocino Coast is seeking an experienced Lead Clinical Laboratory Scientist (Lead CLS) to provide technical leadership and supervision within the laboratory.

The Lead CLS will oversee laboratory testing, coordinate Point-of-Care Testing (POCT), supervise laboratory personnel, maintain quality and regulatory standards, and serve as a clinical laboratory resource when needed.

Leadership & Clinical Responsibilities

• Serve as technical consultant and direct supervisor for laboratory personnel
• Oversee laboratory testing and Point-of-Care Testing (POCT)
• Review and evaluate accuracy and validity of test results
• Function as a Clinical Laboratory Scientist when needed
• Coordinate staffing and ensure appropriate laboratory coverage
• Identify training and competency needs
• Develop and conduct laboratory training programs
• Coordinate equipment maintenance, troubleshooting and calibration
• Oversee Quality Control (QC) and Quality Assurance (QA)
• Ensure compliance with CLIA, FDA, CAP, Joint Commission, AABB and OSHA requirements
• Maintain laboratory policies, standards and procedures
• Support regulatory and accreditation requirements
• Assist with test performance characteristics, reference ranges and reportable ranges
• Evaluate new laboratory instrumentation, technology, procedures and automation

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Medical Technology, Clinical Laboratory Science, Biological Sciences, Chemical Sciences, Allied Health Technologies, or equivalent
• California CLS license - Required
• 5 years of clinical laboratory experience - Preferred
• 2 years of leadership experience - Preferred
• Senior CLS or Lead CLS experience - Preferred
• EPIC experience - Preferred
• ASCP or NCA certification - Preferred
• Strong laboratory leadership and supervisory experience preferred

Facility Details

• 25-bed critical access hospital
• Serves both inpatient and outpatient populations
• Laboratory leadership role with responsibility for testing, staffing, quality and regulatory compliance
• Position is represented by UFCW (not included in the job title)