Clinical Management Consultants · 18 hours ago
Lead CLS Clinical Laboratory Scientist
Clinical Management Consultants is seeking a Lead Clinical Laboratory Scientist CLS for a high-visibility leadership role in a dynamic Northern California acute care hospital. The role involves championing quality and collaboration while leading a skilled team across various laboratory services, driving performance improvements, and ensuring compliance with inspection standards.
Responsibilities
Champion quality, speed, and collaboration in a dynamic acute care hospital
Lead a skilled team of Clinical Laboratory Scientists, MLTs, and Phlebotomists across Chemistry, Hematology, Coagulation, Urinalysis, Microbiology, and Transfusion Services
Drive competency, scheduling, validations, QC/QA, and readiness for CLIA, CAP, Joint Commission, AABB, and CDPH inspections
Partner with nurses and a diverse interprofessional team in the ED, ICU, OR, Oncology, and Women’s Services
Collaborate closely with IT, Supply Chain, and Biomed
Mentor new team members and optimize point-of-care programs
Lead performance improvement initiatives that elevate patient-centered laboratory medicine
Qualification
Required
Lead Clinical Laboratory Scientist CLS
champion quality, speed, and collaboration
experience in a dynamic acute care hospital
knowledge of total automation, advanced middleware, robust LIS/EMR integration, digital solutions, and ISO-aligned quality systems
experience with CAP-level standards, AABB-supported transfusion services, molecular and microbiology platforms including PCR and MALDI-TOF
experience with LEAN/Six Sigma process improvements
ability to drive competency, scheduling, validations, QC/QA, and readiness for CLIA, CAP, Joint Commission, AABB, and CDPH inspections
lead a skilled team of Clinical Laboratory Scientists, MLTs, and Phlebotomists across various laboratory disciplines
collaborate with IT, Supply Chain, and Biomed
mentor new team members
optimize point-of-care programs
lead performance improvement initiatives
Benefits
Medical, dental, vision, and life coverage
Retirement plans with employer contributions
Generous paid time off
Support for CE credits, license renewal, and professional memberships
Company
Clinical Management Consultants
Clinical Management Consultants is a healthcare recruitment firm providing permanent placement and interim management.
Funding
Current Stage
Growth StageCompany data provided by crunchbase