CLS, Point of Care Coordinator, Full Time Regular, Day Shift

Located in one of the most beautiful regions in the United States, St. Helena Hospital was founded in 1878 and has a rich history of innovative medical care. The hospital comprises a 151‑bed facility, emergency department, and medical offices with centers of excellence including the Adventist Heart and Vascular Institute, Coon Joint Replacement Institute, Martin‑O'Neil Cancer Center, and Behavioral Health units. Situated in the heart of Napa Valley, St. Helena offers unsurpassed quality of life with outdoor adventure, luxurious spas, popular restaurants, and easy weekend getaways to San Francisco or the coast.

About the role

Prioritizes and performs a wide variety of clinical laboratory tests on various biological specimens. Reviews, evaluates, documents, and reports results while preserving patient confidentiality and following lab safety and maintenance protocols. Trains and supervises trainees, laboratory assistants, and clerks as needed. Maintains responsibility for the overall operation of all Point of Care Testing (POCT) activities for the assigned region in consultation with and under the direction of Medical Directors (Pathologists), the Clinical Laboratory Directors, the POCT Committees, and Nursing Leadership. Assumes responsibility for selection of appropriate instrumentation or test methodologies, developing and maintaining a POCT quality assurance program, monitoring testing and QA processes including recording and reporting of results, ensuring program compliance with applicable regulations and a safe working environment. Collaborates with staff who supervise point of care testing in their respective departments and develops training and competencies.

Responsibilities

• Performs a wide variety of clinical laboratory tests on various biological specimens.
• Performs calibration, quality control, and maintenance procedures on laboratory instruments.
• Responsible for all point of care testing in consultation with and under the direction of Medical Directors (Pathologists), the Clinical Laboratory Directors, the POCT Committees, and Nursing Leadership.
• Maintains quality assurance program and CLIA standards ensuring program compliance with applicable regulations and safe working environment.
• Ensures training and competencies are complete and grants access to qualified staff.
• Performs other job‑related duties as assigned.

Requirements

• Education: Bachelor's degree in medical technology, clinical laboratory science, allied health technology, or equivalent combination of education and related experience (required). Master's degree preferred.
• Experience: Five years' related experience preferred.
• Licenses/Certifications: Clinical Laboratory Scientist (CLS) licensure in the state of practice (required in California). Valid driver's license and must be at least 21 years of age (required).

Organizational Requirements

• All associates must receive all required vaccinations as a condition of employment and annually thereafter, where applicable (medical and religious exemptions may apply).
• Adventist Health participates in E‑Verify; see E‑Verify Participation and Right to Work notices.

About Us

Adventist Health is a faith‑based, nonprofit, integrated health system serving more than 100 communities on the West Coast and Hawaii with over 440 sites of care, including 27 acute care facilities. Founded on Adventist heritage and values, Adventist Health provides care in hospitals, clinics, home care, and hospice agencies in both rural and urban communities. Our compassionate and talented team of more than 38,000 includes employees, physicians, Medical Staff, and volunteers driven in pursuit of one mission: living God's love by inspiring health, wholeness, and hope.

Pay

Estimated base pay range: $57.50 to $78.87 per hour. Additional individual compensation may be available through differentials, extra shift incentives, bonuses, etc. Base pay is only a portion of the total rewards package; a comprehensive benefits program is available for qualifying positions.

Schedule

Day shift, 8.5‑hour shifts. Full‑time regular assignment.

Location: Saint Helena, CA, United States. Hiring department: Clinical Laboratory 1.