Senior Clinical Laboratory Scientist Specialist, POCT

University of California - Los Angeles Health; Los Angeles (CA); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a leading health system where your clinical laboratory expertise can shine. As a Senior Clinical Laboratory Science Specialist at a prestigious institution, you'll play a pivotal role in Point of Care Testing, collaborating with top clinicians and utilizing advanced laboratory technologies. This position offers a dynamic environment where you can leverage your skills in leadership, training, and procedure writing to make a significant impact on patient care. If you're passionate about advancing your career in a supportive and innovative setting, this opportunity is for you.

Qualifications

• Current California Clinical Laboratory Scientist license required.
• Minimum of four years of clinical laboratory experience.

Responsibilities

• Lead and provide expertise for Point of Care Testing program.
• Coordinate quality control and proficiency activities.

Skills

Clinical Laboratory Expertise

Training and Lecturing

Procedure Writing

LIS Interface Validation

Point of Care Testing

Education

Bachelor's Degree

Job description

Description

If you're devoted to using your specialized clinical laboratory expertise to uncover the causes of diseases, you'll find an exceptional home for your career at UCLA Health. Within our stimulating and supportive environment, you'll collaborate with world-class clinicians while working with the latest in laboratory technology. If you're looking to advance your career with one of the nation's top health systems, we invite you to join us.

As the Senior Clinical Laboratory Science Specialist for Point of Care Testing (POCT), you will provide leadership and technical expertise for the Ronald Reagan Clinical Laboratory Point of Care Point of Care program within the Department of Pathology and Laboratory Medicine. Primary duties include providing leadership, support, and expertise on POCT, including coordination of quality control and proficiency activities, performing training and competency on testing personnel, validation of new analyzers and tests, and writing policies and procedures.

Salary Range: $60.71/hour - $78.17/hour

Qualifications

*Current, valid California Clinical Laboratory Scientist license.

*Bachelor's degree.

*A minimum of four years of clinical laboratory scientist experience.

*Proven experience in training and lecturing.

*Experience writing procedures and reports.

*Ability to work independently and as part of a collaborative team.

*Demonstrated experience in LIS interface validation, testing, and troubleshooting.

*Must pass the Ishihara Color Vision exam, i.e. visual acuity including color differentiation.

*Experience in Point of Care Testing, high preferred.