Clinical Laboratory Scientist Lead
About the role
The Clinical Laboratory Scientist Lead at St. Mary Medical Center will oversee and perform complex laboratory tests to ensure accurate, timely results vital for patient diagnosis and treatment. This role requires a strong scientific foundation, advanced technical proficiency, exceptional problem-solving skills, and meticulous attention to detail.
Responsibilities
- Executes a wide range of analytical procedures across various lab disciplines (hematology, chemistry, microbiology, etc.)
- Analyzes specimens, operates/maintains instruments, interprets results, and conducts quality control
- Manages department quality control program in each section of the laboratory
- Performs proficiency testing and provides data for performance improvement program
- Complies with regulatory agency standards and established policies and procedures for safe practice
- Consults with peers, staff, pathologists, physicians, and other laboratory services users providing accurate, timely responses
- Demonstrates initiative, flexibility, and cooperation in the performance of duties
Requirements
- 3+ years bench experience, with some supervisory experience helpful
- Masters degree in relevant Lab Science or in management desirable OR equivalent work experience for academic requirements
- Current State of CA license as a Clinical Lab Scientist is required
- ASCP registration or equivalent
Qualifications
- Strong scientific foundation
- Advanced technical proficiency
- Exceptional problem-solving skills
- Meticulous attention to detail
- Commitment to accuracy and regulatory adherence
Skills
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
- Ability to recognize critical values, life-threatening results, inconsistencies, errors, and instrument malfunctions
- Knowledge of neonatal, pediatric, adolescent, adult, and geriatric patient specimen requirements and result interpretation criteria
Benefits
CommonSpirit Health offers a generous benefit package, including medical, prescription drug, dental, vision plans, life insurance, paid time off, tuition reimbursement, retirement plan benefits, and more. For more information, please visit our Total Rewards page.
Pay
The posted compensation range is $54.52 - $81.10 /hour, reflecting the lowest to highest pay CommonSpirit in good faith believes it might pay for this particular job, based on the circumstances at the time of posting.
Schedule
The shift is a night shift, with hours of 8:00pm - 6:30am, 5 days a week, including weekends and holidays.
Category
Laboratory
Travel
No