SUPERVISING CLINICAL LABORATORY SCIENTIST I

About the role

The position involves planning and prioritizing tasks for one shift in a hospital or ambulatory care laboratory unit. This ensures that provider-requested test procedures are processed promptly and within established timeframes.

Responsibilities

• Orients new employees and licensed trainees to the overall operations of the laboratory unit, and trains or supervises their training in the specific procedures which the unit is responsible for performing safely and accurately.
• Evaluates the work of all personnel assigned to the unit and counsels them on steps they may need to take to improve their performance; effectively recommends or initiates disciplinary action and the adjustment of employee grievances.
• Supervises the search of technical publications and other literature in the field to identify new equipment, methods, materials, or items of supply which may produce accurate and reliable test results more quickly and efficiently than the present system.

Requirements

• We are looking for dedicated individuals who have:
• OPTION I: Two years of experience at the level Clinical Laboratory Scientist I in the service of Los Angeles County.
• OR OPTION II: One year of experience at the level of a Clinical Laboratory Scientist II assisting a supervising clinical laboratory scientist in the operation of a clinical laboratory unit resolving technical problems and developing recommendations on new or alternative equipment, methods, or materials in addition to performing regular clinical laboratory scientist duties, or assigning, training, reviewing and participating in the work of a group of clinical laboratory scientists engaged in the performance of a variety of standardized clinical laboratory tests in a specialized laboratory.

License

A Clinical Laboratory Scientist's license issued by the California State Department of Health Services.

Physical Class

PHYSICAL CLASS 2 - Light This class includes administrative and clerical positions requiring light physical effort that may include occasional light lifting to a 10-pound limit and some bending, stooping, or squatting. Considerable ambulation may be involved.

Special Requirements

• Special Requirement Information Experience at the level of Clinical Laboratory Scientist I in the County of Los Angeles is defined as: Performs a variety of standardized clinical laboratory tests within a specialized area (such as biochemistry, hematology, microbiology, or immunohematology) or across specialty lines using manual or instrumented methodology.
• Experience at the level of Clinical Laboratory Scientist II in the County of Los Angeles is defined as: Assisting a supervising clinical laboratory scientist with running a clinical laboratory unit by troubleshooting technical issues, evaluating, and recommending new or alternative equipment, methods, or materials, while also performing standard clinical laboratory scientist duties. OR Leading a group of clinical laboratory scientists by assigning work, training staff, reviewing performance, and participating in standardized clinical laboratory testing procedures.
• All required licenses and certifications must be active and unrestricted, or your application cannot be considered.
• Specialized requirements may include: Specialized laboratories include biochemistry, hematology, immunology, blood banking, microbiology, or toxicology.

Desirable Qualifications

• Additional experience beyond meeting the selected option requirement.
• A Master's degree from an accredited college or university in: Clinical Laboratory Science, Clinical Research Administration -or- Medical Technology.

Special Salary Information

Workforce Shortage Recruitment: New appointments and current incumbents shall be compensated at Step 3 of the applicable salary range. This is in effect until June 30, 2027, or until it is driven that a shortage no longer exists, whichever is sooner.

Benefits

The County of Los Angeles offers a variety of benefits to its employees, including but not limited to:

• Health Insurance
• Pension Plan
• Retirement Savings Plan
• Flexible Spending Accounts
• Life Insurance
• Disability Insurance
• Employee Assistance Program

Pay

The pay for this position is commensurate with experience and qualifications.

Schedule

The schedule for this position is flexible and may include any shift, including evenings, nights, weekends, and holidays.