Centinela Hospital Medical Center ยท 1 month ago
Lead Clinical Laboratory Scientist (CLS III)
US-CA-National City
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level
$43.04/hr - $62.49/hr
5+ years expCentinela Hospital Medical Center is an award-winning healthcare provider committed to quality and community service. The Lead Clinical Laboratory Scientist will supervise laboratory operations, ensure compliance with regulations, and oversee quality management while providing consultative services to medical staff.
Health Care
Responsibilities
Functions as the department Section Supervisor or Lead, responsible for supervising the 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 performance improvement initiatives
Is responsible for the technical and fiscal management of the section(s)
Oversees the section(s) quality management/assurance program
Ensures compliance with all regulatory and accreditation requirements
Assesses staff competency and completes performance evaluations in a timely manner
Ensures the accuracy of patient results prior to releasing or reporting
Develops, maintains and updates section policy and procedure manuals
Reviews quality control performance ensuring documentation of corrective actions taken when test systems deviate from the laboratory's established performance specifications
Identifies problems that may adversely affect test performance and either correct the problem or immediately notify the Director, or Medical Director
Performs a wide variety of laboratory procedures requiring independent judgment using both manual and automated methods in Hematology, Blood Bank, Chemistry, Urinalysis, Coagulation, Microbiology, Immunology, and any other discipline as introduced into the laboratory
Ensures the performance and documentation of equipment maintenance ; daily, weekly, monthly, or as needed
Recognizes age specific differences in expected results for newborns to geriatrics
Ensures that the testing of proficiency testing samples are tested in the same manner as patient samples and that collaboration with other laboratories is prohibited prior to the reporting of proficiency testing results to the appropriate agencies
Ensures the currency of all laboratory policies and procedures
Adheres to all department and hospital policies and procedures related to safety, infection control, emergency preparedness, and human resources
May be assigned responsibilities related to LIS and/or POC
Other tasks or responsibilities may be assigned by the department manager/director
Qualification
Required
Minimum five years hospital laboratory work experience
Bachelor's Degree in chemical, physical, biological science, or Medical Laboratory Technology from an accredited institution, or other educational requirements as stated in CLIA (42 CFR 493.1489)
Possession of a current and valid state Clinical Laboratory Scientist license
Preferred
ASCP certification, or equivalent
Benefits
Paid time off
A 401K retirement plan
Medical, dental, and vision coverage
Tuition reimbursement
Many more voluntary benefit options
Company
Centinela Hospital Medical Center
Centinela Hospital Medical Center is a 369-bed acute-care hospital providing healthcare services.
1001-5000 employees
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