Clinical Laboratory Scientist Lead

• Coordinate activities in laboratory specialty/subspecialty assigned to comply with accrediting organization standards while ensuring efficient use of resources and to provide quality patient care
• Design Quality Assurance plans for the specialty/ subspecialty of area assigned
• Develop and monitor key indicators of quality (in preanalytical, analytic and post analytic activities) to detect problems and opportunities for improvement
• Participate in the establishment and implementation of corrective actions when opportunities for improvement are identified
• Demonstrate leadership abilities and initiative
• Participate in cross-functional committees as assigned and/or deemed necessary by the laboratory director or manager
• Perform clinical laboratory tests according to the standards of this laboratory
• Assist as needed in completion of work in other areas in a spirit of cooperation and teamwork

• Three or more years of experience as a Clinical Laboratory Scientist or Medical Technologist with demonstrated ability to supervise and instruct
• Clinical Laboratory Scientist, licensed by Lab Field Services, CDPH
• Must possess a valid California license as a Clinical Laboratory Scientist
• MT(ASCP) registration desirable
• Must exhibit strong leadership and organizational skills
• Must be able to follow verbal and written instructions exactly
• Must be able to exercise good judgment in making decisions where the above does not apply
• Must be able to work in a professional and conscientious manner under high volume and STAT conditions
• Must be able to communicate effectively with doctors, staff, patients, and Co-workers
• Must know scientific theory of laboratory tests and workflow, and be able to perform tests accurately and efficiently

Basic management courses are highly desirable

• medical
• prescription drug
• dental
• vision plans
• life insurance
• paid time off (full-time benefit eligible team members may receive a minimum of 14 paid time off days, including holidays annually)
• tuition reimbursement
• retirement plan benefit(s) including, but not limited to, 401(k), 403(b), and other defined benefits offerings