Transfusion Service Lead $15,000 SIGN ON BONUS

Northern Inyo Healthcare District

Bishop (CA)

On-site

USD 112,000 - 164,000

Full time

14 days+

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Job summary

Northern Inyo Healthcare District seeks a Transfusion Service Lead, a Clinical Laboratory Scientist (CLS) Generalist, to supervise Transfusion Service and Serology within the NIH clinical laboratory. The role includes monitoring equipment, QC/QA, training, and developing SOPs to support compliant operations.

The position collaborates with the Laboratory Services Manager and Medical Director, ensuring testing quality and regulatory compliance while maintaining confidentiality and patient safety.

Qualifications

Minimum 3 years of experience in high-complexity testing in Transfusion Services/Blood Bank
Minimum 1 year of experience in high-complexity testing in Chemistry, Hematology, Coagulation, Serology, and Microbiology

Responsibilities

CLIA waived, moderate, and high-complexity testing in all sections of the laboratory
Oversees quality control and quality assurance for Transfusion Services and Serology
Maintains instrumentation, service contracts, and regulatory compliance
Oversees staff training and competency assessments
Maintains California CLS Generalist licensure

Skills

Attention to detail

Organizational skills

Working under pressure

Communication

Professional relationships

Maturity and integrity

Education

Bachelor’s degree in chemical, physical, or biological science or medical technology

Job description

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Job Summary

The Transfusion Service Lead is a Clinical Laboratory Scientist (CLS) Generalist, with additional functions related to the supervision of the Transfusion Service and Serology sections of the NIH clinical laboratory. The Transfusion ServiceLead is responsible for monitoring equipment, maintenance, quality control and records, troubleshooting, setting technical workflows, training, and competency assessment. The Transfusion Service Lead helps ensure compliance with The Joint Commission, AABB Standards, and state and federal law as it pertains to their area. The CLS is a professional state licensed position within the hospital clinical laboratory. A CLS is expected to maintain the highest degree of confidentiality in all areas involving patients and their related hospital business.

Job Relationships

Directly responsible to the Laboratory Services Manager
This position works closely with all laboratory staff and may provide instruction.
This position also works closely with Laboratory Medical Director, nursing and other patient care personnel, District departments and leadership, and internal and external customers

Works in the general hospital setting. May be exposed to blood, body fluids, or tissues as well as patients in varying stages of infectious states.

Samples of Duties

All regular job duties of a Clinical Laboratory Scientist including:
CLIA waived, moderate, and high-complexity testing in all sections of the laboratory
Assessing quality and integrity of clinical specimens for testing; processes specimens and reports results according to SOP
Participates in Proficiency Testing and maintains assigned competency assessments
Oversees, reviews, troubleshoots, resolves, and maintains documentation of Quality Control (QC) and Quality Assurance (QA) related to Transfusion Services and Serology. Reports audits to departments and leadership when applicable.
Oversees the maintenance, calibration, troubleshooting and repair of assigned Transfusion Service and Serology instrumentation and equipment. Ensures manufacturer-performed periodic/preventative maintenance is completed per warranty or service contract when applicable. Works with Laboratory Manager to ensure that service contracts are current and meet the needs of the District.
Notifies and collaborates with Laboratory Services Manager (and the Laboratory Medical Director, when applicable) on problems in their section that could impact patient care.
Oversees training and competency assessment for new and current staff in accordance with regulatory requirements.
In collaboration with Laboratory Services Manager and Laboratory Medical Director, develops and maintains Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) related to the Transfusion Service and Serology.
Acts as point person during surveys/inspections with support from Laboratory Services Manager.
Oversees maintenance of supplies and blood product inventory.
Ensures reagents and quality control materials are within expiry and are stored appropriately.
Collaborates with Laboratory Services Manager, providers, and other NIHD leadership to provide an optimal test menu for NIHD and community.
Assigns Proficiency Testing (PT) specimens within the scope of Transfusion Services and Serology to appropriate personnel and ensures results are reported to PT agency on time. When PT results are unacceptable, performs investigation and corrective action to be reviewed by Laboratory Services Manager and the Laboratory Medical Director (Pathologist).
Adheres to Laboratory Standard Operating Procedures and completes variance reports (QVR and/or UOR) when deviations occur.
Maintains current State of California Clinical Laboratory Scientist licensure
Other duties as assigned.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

Knowledge of

High complexity testing methods and requirements
Quality Control and Quality Assurance
The Mission, Vision, and Values of Northern Inyo Healthcare District;
NIHD policies and procedures, including Compliance Program, Code of Conduct, and Confidentiality standards;
NIHD safety policies and procedures, including the Rainbow Chart, Employee Health, and Infection Prevention standards;

Skills/Abilities to

Must demonstrate a strong attention to details and work with minimal supervision
Good organizational skills
Working under pressure - ability to complete assigned tasks under stressful situations
Use discretion to refer problems to Laboratory Management
Communicate effectively both verbally and in writing with NIHD staff and the public;
Establish and maintain professional working relationships with NIHD staff at all levels as well as the public;
Develop and maintain a high degree of maturity, integrity, and good judgement.

Minimum Qualifications

Experience

Minimum 3 years of experience in high-complexity testing in the specialty of Transfusion Services/Blood Bank
Minimum 1 year of experience in high-complexity testing in the specialties of Chemistry, Hematology, Coagulation, Serology, and Microbiology (this position has generalist responsibilities)

Education

Bachelor’s degree in a chemical, physical, or biological science or medical technology (must meet CLIA requirements for high complexity testing)

Certification

Valid California Clinical Laboratory Scientist Generalist License

Preferred

Experience

At least 1 year of experience in the NIHD Clinical Laboratory

Job Summary

Job Relationships

Directly responsible to the Laboratory Services Manager
This position works closely with all laboratory staff and may provide instruction.
This position also works closely with Laboratory Medical Director, nursing and other patient care personnel, District departments and leadership, and internal and external customers

Occupational Hazards

Works in the general hospital setting. May be exposed to blood, body fluids, or tissues as well as patients in varying stages of infectious states.

Samples of Duties

All regular job duties of a Clinical Laboratory Scientist including:
CLIA waived, moderate, and high-complexity testing in all sections of the laboratory
Assessing quality and integrity of clinical specimens for testing; processes specimens and reports results according to SOP
Participates in Proficiency Testing and maintains assigned competency assessments
Oversees, reviews, troubleshoots, resolves, and maintains documentation of Quality Control (QC) and Quality Assurance (QA) related to Transfusion Services and Serology. Reports audits to departments and leadership when applicable.
Oversees the maintenance, calibration, troubleshooting and repair of assigned Transfusion Service and Serology instrumentation and equipment. Ensures manufacturer-performed periodic/preventative maintenance is completed per warranty or service contract when applicable. Works with Laboratory Manager to ensure that service contracts are current and meet the needs of the District.
Notifies and collaborates with Laboratory Services Manager (and the Laboratory Medical Director, when applicable) on problems in their section that could impact patient care.
Oversees training and competency assessment for new and current staff in accordance with regulatory requirements.
In collaboration with Laboratory Services Manager and Laboratory Medical Director, develops and maintains Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) related to the Transfusion Service and Serology.
Acts as point person during surveys/inspections with support from Laboratory Services Manager.
Oversees maintenance of supplies and blood product inventory.
Ensures reagents and quality control materials are within expiry and are stored appropriately.
Collaborates with Laboratory Services Manager, providers, and other NIHD leadership to provide an optimal test menu for NIHD and community.
Assigns Proficiency Testing (PT) specimens within the scope of Transfusion Services and Serology to appropriate personnel and ensures results are reported to PT agency on time. When PT results are unacceptable, performs investigation and corrective action to be reviewed by Laboratory Services Manager and the Laboratory Medical Director (Pathologist).
Adheres to Laboratory Standard Operating Procedures and completes variance reports (QVR and/or UOR) when deviations occur.
Maintains current State of California Clinical Laboratory Scientist licensure
Other duties as assigned.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

Knowledge of

High complexity testing methods and requirements
Quality Control and Quality Assurance
The Mission, Vision, and Values of Northern Inyo Healthcare District;
NIHD policies and procedures, including Compliance Program, Code of Conduct, and Confidentiality standards;
NIHD safety policies and procedures, including the Rainbow Chart, Employee Health, and Infection Prevention standards;

Skills/Abilities to

Must demonstrate a strong attention to details and work with minimal supervision
Good organizational skills
Working under pressure - ability to complete assigned tasks under stressful situations
Use discretion to refer problems to Laboratory Management
Communicate effectively both verbally and in writing with NIHD staff and the public;
Establish and maintain professional working relationships with NIHD staff at all levels as well as the public;
Develop and maintain a high degree of maturity, integrity, and good judgement.

Minimum Qualifications

Experience

Minimum 3 years of experience in high-complexity testing in the specialty of Transfusion Services/Blood Bank
Minimum 1 year ofexperience in high-complexity testing in the specialties of Chemistry, Hematology, Coagulation, Serology, and Microbiology (this position has generalist responsibilities)

Education