Lead Microbiology Lab Scientist

Desert Valley Hospital & Medical Group; Victorville (CA); Vor Ort; USD 63.000 - 85.000; Vollzeit

Zusammenfassung

Desert Valley Hospital & Medical Group in Southern California seeks a microbiology supervisor to oversee daily lab operations, ensuring CLIA compliance and high-quality test results. The role requires 5+ years in microbiology and proven supervisory experience, along with an active CLS license.

The position involves maintaining QA/QC standards, mentoring staff, and coordinating with clinicians to deliver accurate data for patient care.

Qualifikationen

• Must hold current and valid state Clinical Laboratory Scientist license or limited state CLS license.
• Minimum 5 years of microbiology experience, including public health issue and reporting requirements.
• Previous supervisory/management experience required.
• Bachelor’s Degree in chemical, physical, biological science, or Medical Laboratory Technology per CLIA (42 CFR 493.1489).

Aufgaben

• Adhere to CLIA procedures for collection, processing, analysis, and reporting of patient test results.
• Follow quality control policies and document corrective actions when test systems deviate.
• Identify problems that may affect test performance and notify supervisor or Medical Director as needed.
• Perform high complexity testing using manual and automated methods.
• Perform testing in other department areas with demonstrated competency.
• Maintain daily, weekly, monthly instrument and equipment servicing.
• Review accuracy of patient results prior to release or reporting.
• Recognize age-specific differences in expected results from newborns to geriatrics.
• Ensure proficiency testing samples are tested properly and no premature collaboration with other labs.
• May perform venipuncture or capillary puncture across age groups as required.
• Develop and maintain department policies and procedures.
• Adhere to safety, infection control, emergency preparedness, and HR policies.
• Implement new procedures with required documentation.
• Supervise daily operation of the department as Section Supervisor.
• Other tasks may be assigned by department manager/director.

Kenntnisse

Microbiology expertise

Supervisory experience

CLIA compliance

Laboratory safety

Communication

Ausbildung

Bachelor’s Degree in chemical, physical, biological science, or Medical Laboratory Technology

State CLS license or equivalent

Jobbeschreibung

Desert Valley Hospital & Medical Group in Southern California seeks a microbiology supervisor to oversee daily lab operations, ensuring CLIA compliance and high-quality test results. The role requires 5+ years in microbiology and proven supervisory experience, along with an active CLS license.

The position involves maintaining QA/QC standards, mentoring staff, and coordinating with clinicians to deliver accurate data for patient care.