Clinical Laboratory Scientist Lead, Hematology, Coag and UA

About the Role

Monitors, assesses, organizes and coordinates the daily activities of co-workers to ensure a smooth and continuous Laboratory workflow overall, or within an assigned area. Duties routinely include staff scheduling, arranging coverage for staff absences, assigning work, prioritizing work, directing problem-solving and troubleshooting, ensuring shift-to-shift continuity, and managing customer complaints or inquiries.

Plays a lead role in the development and implementation of new policies, procedures and protocols to streamline workflow, improve efficiency, and enhance the safety and reliability of testing. Trains and assesses the competency of co-workers. Provides guidance and direction to staff, enabling the accurate, timely and efficient completion of instrument maintenance, quality control, non-conforming event management and records management.

Provides constructive feedback and recognition to peers, reinforcing Sutter's values and focusing the team's efforts on providing safe, reliable care. Serves as the liaison between Clinical Laboratory Manager and staff, physicians, patients, family and other hospital staff, leading communication huddles and other structured team meetings (e.g., Daily Engagement).

Routinely performs all duties of a Clinical Laboratory Scientist, in one or more areas of the Laboratory. Oversees PT survey testing, submissions and troubleshooting. Adheres to all local/state/federal regulations, codes, policies and procedures to ensure patient privacy and maintain the highest level of safety and reliability in testing. Specialty licensed leads may only work in the department where they have their license.

Responsibilities

• Coordinates and organizes work of team by monitoring, assessing, and prioritizing daily activities to ensure smooth and continuous laboratory workflow.
• Handles staff scheduling, arranges coverage for absences, assigns work, and ensures shift-to-shift continuity.
• Leads problem-solving and troubleshooting efforts, manages customer complaints or inquiries.
• Develops and implements new policies, procedures, and protocols to improve workflow efficiency, safety, and testing reliability.
• Trains and assesses the competency of co-workers.
• Provides guidance to staff for accurate and timely completion of instrument maintenance, quality control, non-conforming event management, and records management.
• Offers constructive feedback and recognition to peers, reinforcing Sutter’s values.
• Serves as liaison between manager, staff, physicians, patients, and other hospital personnel; leads communication huddles and structured team meetings.
• Performs duties of a Clinical Laboratory Scientist in one or more laboratory areas.
• Oversees PT survey testing, submissions, and troubleshooting.
• Manages workflow fluctuations, unexpected situations (e.g., equipment or system failures), STAT test orders, specimen integrity issues, and priority assignments.
• Ensures compliance with local, state, and federal regulations, codes, policies, and procedures for patient privacy and safety.

Requirements

Education

Bachelor's degree in biology or related science.

Certification & Licensure

One of the following based on the department supported:

• CLSPCG – Clinical Cytogeneticist Scientist License
• CGMBSL – Clinical Genetic Molecular Biologist Scientist License
• CHSL – Clinical Hematologist Scientist License
• CHSL – Clinical Histocompatibility Scientist License
• CISL – Clinical Immunohematologist Scientist License
• CMS – Clinical Microbiologist Scientist License
• CTSL – Clinical Toxicologist Scientist License
• CRBSL – Clinical Reproductive Biologist Scientist License
• CLS – Clinical Lab Scientist Generalist

Experience

8 years of recent relevant experience.

Skills and Knowledge

• Demonstrated knowledge and technical competence in routine specimen collection, preparation, testing applications, laboratory operations, and quality assurance in assigned clinical specialty areas (e.g., Chemistry, Special Chemistry, Hematology/Coagulation, Urinalysis, Transfusion Service).
• Competence in monitoring, assessing, organizing, coordinating, and prioritizing workflow, training, assessing competency, and providing direction to co-workers.
• Ability to provide constructive feedback and recognition to peers, reinforcing Sutter’s values and focusing on safe, reliable care.
• Strong organizational and prioritization skills for self and team, ensuring work is completed within expected timeframes.
• Ability to guide team to perform job duties accurately, precisely, and reliably.
• Sound judgment and problem-solving relevant to team duties.
• Ability to compassionately and effectively interact with patients of diverse ages, backgrounds, values, beliefs, and behaviors.
• Workflow management skills to handle fluctuations in volume, unexpected situations, shift-to-shift hand-offs, STAT test orders, and specimen integrity issues.
• Knowledge of applicable local, state, and federal regulations, codes, policies, and procedures for patient privacy and safety.

Schedule

Full-time, Monday through Friday, 8-hour shifts.

Weekly hours: 40

Pay

Pay range is $77.03 to $107.84 per hour. The compensation range may vary based on geographic location, candidate’s experience, education, skills, licensure, certifications, departmental equity, training, and organizational needs.

Benefits

Eligible positions include a comprehensive benefits package.