Lead Clinical Laboratory Scientist
About the Role
In addition to the duties and responsibilities of a Clinical Laboratory Scientist (CLS), a Lead CLS works alongside the Laboratory Director to accomplish tasks requiring skills in assigning tasks/sub-tasks, oversight, and ensuring completion for the smooth operation of the laboratory. This role serves as the main point of contact in the lab for any issues and performs the duties of the laboratory manager in their absence.
We are located at 1065 Bucks Lake Road, Quincy, CA 95971, in a setting with rugged canyons, crystal clear lakes, grassy meadows, trout-filled streams, fresh pine forests, and brilliant star-filled skies. This is an opportunity to provide compassionate care with exceptional customer service in a small mountain community.
Responsibilities
- Lead the CLS team in the lab.
- Create and submit schedules for CLSs in the lab to the laboratory manager for approval.
- Review and provide oversight for point-of-care testing in RHC clinics and hospital nursing staff, including annual training and assessment.
- Oversee proficiency testing, including review and submission of proficiency testing data and corrective action for all failed proficiency testing.
- Be available for questions and cover the lab in case of an emergency.
Requirements
- Valid California CLS license.
- Bachelor of Science degree.
- At least two (2) years of clinical laboratory experience.
- Computer keyboard skills.
Pay
Base rate: $74.25 - $105.86 per hour for non-benefited, per diem positions. Starting pay is determined using a clinical pay scale with 13 steps, recognizing up to 30 years of relevant experience. Eligible employees may also receive shift differential and holiday pay.
Benefits
The following benefits are available to eligible full-time and part-time employees following applicable waiting periods:
- Comprehensive medical, prescription drug, dental, and vision plans.
- PDH Employee Discount Program, waiving applicable deductibles and coinsurance for eligible services received at Plumas District Hospital.
- Generous paid time off (PTO) accrual.
- Paid leave for continuing education, bereavement, and jury duty.
- Employer-sponsored retirement plans featuring:
- A 3% employer contribution.
- An employer match of 50% of employee contributions, up to the plan maximum.
- $20,000 in employer-paid life insurance.
- Voluntary benefit options, including additional life insurance, long-term disability insurance for full-time employees, and identity theft protection.
- Potential loan-forgiveness opportunities for eligible healthcare professionals.
- Educational and career-development support, including Certified Medical Assistant training, an LVN-to-RN step-up program, and tuition reimbursement.
On average, employer-provided benefits add approximately 40% to the value of an employee’s total compensation package.
Perks
- Paid sick leave: five days awarded annually based on the employee’s anticipated work schedule (available to benefit-eligible employees and non-benefited employees scheduled to work at least 30 shifts during the calendar year).
- An inclusive, supportive, and connected work environment.
- Discounted rates at the PDH Child Care Center.
- Competitive compensation.
- Opportunity for all employees to contribute to an employer-sponsored retirement plan.
- Discounted CareFlight/AirMedCare Network memberships.
- Shift differentials for eligible shifts and PDH-observed holidays.
About the Location
Plumas District Hospital (PDH) is located in Quincy, California, the largest community in Plumas County with a population of 5,000 residents. Quincy is nestled against the Western slope of the Sierra Nevada mountain range and tucked in at the edge of the lush American Valley. Chico, California is 80 miles west, and Reno, Nevada is 80 miles east of Quincy. PDH serves a diverse population and provides essential healthcare services to this small mountain community.