Supervising Clinical Laboratory Scientist - Lab Information System/QA - Shift

Description

Under technical and administrative direction, supervises the operation of a major section of the Clinical Laboratory; supervises and administers the educational programs in the Clinical Laboratory, including the medical technology teaching program; coordinates the quality assurance program for the Clinical Laboratory; works with staff of technologists and ancillary personnel; performs complex or special laboratory analyses.

• Performs complex or specialized tests and procedures;
• Coincides appropriate quality control programs for laboratory tests and procedures;
• Provides training and supervision of staff and medical technology students assigned to a section;
• Makes recommendations regarding hiring, promotion, disciplinary actions and terminations; evaluates performance of assigned staff.

Essential Functions

• Supervises the performance of a variety of microbiological, serological, chemical and hemotological analyses.
• Performs complex or specialized tests and procedures;
• Coincides appropriate quality control programs for laboratory tests and procedures;
• Provides training and supervision of staff and medical technology students assigned to a section;
• Makes recommendations regarding hiring, promotion, disciplinary actions and terminations; evaluates performance of assigned staff.

Other Functions

Performs other job-related duties as required.

Employment Standards

• Three years experience as a licensed Clinical Laboratory Scientist , or as a specially licensed technologist, in a hospital or public health laboratory.
• Graduation from an accredited college or university with a Masters degree in a laboratory science is desirable.
• Certification by the American Society of Clinical Pathologists (ASCP) is desirable.
• Possession of a valid license to practice as a Medical Technologist in the State of California; or possession of a valid and current license issued by the State of California limited to specialization in Clinical Chemistry, Clinical Microbiology, or Clinical Immunohematology.
• The Supervising Clinical Laboratory Scientist serving as education coordinator shall possess a valid and current license as a Medical Technologist in the State of California.
• A Masters degree in a Laboratory Science is highly desirable.

Knowledge

• Laboratory principles, methods and techniques;
• The use and care of laboratory equipment;
• Training and supervision principles and techniques;
• Current computer software applicable to maintaining clinical laboratory data.

Ability

• To plan, direct and supervise the work of others, evaluate employee job performance and provide staff training and guidance;
• To perform a variety of laboratory test findings;
• To maintain accurate record and reports;
• To operate computer hardware;
• To utilize applicable software to input and maintain clinical laboratory data;
• To understand and follow oral and written instructions;
• To maintain effective working relationships with staff and those contacted in the performance of required duties.

Supplemental

• Employees must maintain all health requirements designated by Kern Medical;
• Depending on assignment incumbents may be required to possess and maintain specific certificates of competency as a condition of employment;
• A background check may be required for this classification.

Benefits

• New Hire Premium: +6% of base rate of pay, matched up to 6% if contributed to Deferred Compensation Plan;
• Shift Differential Pay: 7.5 % NOC Shift Differential;
• A Comprehensive Benefits Package: includes Holidays, Paid Time Off, Retirement, Medical, Dental, Vision and Life Insurance.