Lead Microbiology Clinical Lab Scientist

About the role

Responsible for coordinating and technical supervision of a laboratory section. Assists in coordinating and supervision of laboratory services. Maintains a customer-driven focus and coordinates healthcare throughout hospitalization.

Essential Functions

• Performs clinical testing on blood, urine, and other body fluids and follows departmental procedures; i.e., draws arterial, venous, and capillary specimens for analysis.
• Researches and recommends new testing procedures.
• Designs, writes procedures, validates, and trains staff in new testing procedures.
• Demonstrates expertise in performing and documenting calibration and quality control procedures as outlined in departmental manuals.
• Corrective actions are performed and documented as required.
• Reviews monthly quality control testing and takes appropriate action when needed and submits monthly summary to the Laboratory Quality Assurance Specialist for review.
• Demonstrates expertise in performing and documenting routine and preventative maintenance as outlined in departmental manuals.
• Recognizes and resolves problems arising from reagent and instrumentation.
• Troubleshoots malfunctioning instrumentation and documents as required.
• Organizes department work-load to assure accurate and timely laboratory services.
• Assists in orientation and training of all licensed and non-licensed staff.
• Provides direction for technical questions and situations.
• Assists the Director in the operation of the laboratory areas.
• Is in charge laboratory operations during the absence of the Director.
• Assists in monitoring and evaluating staff in timely manner.
• Notifies Director of Laboratory Services of problems in a timely manner.

Functions Within Guidelines

• Assures adequate supplies and reagents in work area.
• Maintains neat and legible records as well as a neat and clean work area.
• Participates in the development, compliance with, and updating standards for the area of responsibility.
• Writes and updates policy and procedure manuals.

Education, Knowledge, Abilities, Experience, and Skills Required

• Four year college degree. At least 5 years of experience preferred.
• Clinical experience specific to the areas of supervision, with successful completion of orientation and training to the point of competence of CLIA 88 Technical Supervisor requirements.
• Current valid California Laboratory Scientist/Technologist license issued by the State of California.