Lead CLS - Lab Ops & Compliance

Desert Valley Hospital; Victorville (CA); On-site; USD 66,000 - 89,000; Full time

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Job summary

Desert Valley Hospital, a member of Prime Healthcare Foundation, is seeking a Laboratory Scientist to oversee multiple laboratory sections in an accredited 148-bed hospital in Southern California. The role emphasizes accuracy, regulatory compliance, and interdepartmental collaboration.

Ideal candidates hold ASCP certification, a California CLS license, a Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field, and at least five years of clinical lab experience.

Qualifications

• ASCP certification, or equivalent, required.
• Bachelor’s degree in chemical, biological health science or Medical Laboratory Technology from an accredited institution, or other educational requirements stated in CLIA (42 CFR § 493.1489) required.
• Minimum of five years’ clinical laboratory experience required.
• Active California Clinical Laboratory Scientist (CLS) license required. Individuals holding a limited or specialty California clinical laboratory license may be considered; however, such individuals may only perform and supervise testing within the scope of their licensed specialty.

Responsibilities

• Functions as the department Section Technical Supervisor/Lead, supervising daily operation of the section(s).
• Provides consultative services to the medical staff in the capacity of Technical Consultant.
• Oversees the section/department performance improvement program and participates in hospital interdisciplinary initiatives.
• Responsible for the technical and fiscal management of the section(s).
• Oversees the section(s) quality management/assurance program and ensures regulatory compliance.

Education

ASCP certification

Bachelor’s degree in chemical, biological health science or Medical Laboratory Technology

Minimum of five years’ clinical laboratory experience

Active California Clinical Laboratory Scientist (CLS) license

Job description

Desert Valley Hospital, a member of Prime Healthcare Foundation, is seeking a Laboratory Scientist to oversee multiple laboratory sections in an accredited 148-bed hospital in Southern California. The role emphasizes accuracy, regulatory compliance, and interdepartmental collaboration.

Ideal candidates hold ASCP certification, a California CLS license, a Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field, and at least five years of clinical lab experience.