Bachelor's Degree in medical technology, clinical laboratory, or allied health technology required; Master's preferred.
Five years of related experience preferred.
Clinical Laboratory Scientist (CLS) licensure in California required.
Valid Driver's License and must be at least 21 years old required.
Responsibilities
Perform a wide variety of clinical laboratory tests on biological specimens.
Conduct calibration, quality control, and maintenance on laboratory instruments.
Oversee all point of care testing in consultation with Medical Directors and Clinical Laboratory Directors.
Maintain quality assurance programs and ensure compliance with CLIA standards.
Ensure training and competencies are completed for qualified staff.
Perform additional job-related duties as assigned.
Benefits
Commitment to safety and wellbeing of associates and patients.
Required vaccinations as a condition of employment with exemptions available.
Full Job Description
Job Summary:
Prioritizes and performs a wide variety of clinical laboratory tests on various biological specimens. Reviews, evaluates, documents and reports results. Preserves confidentiality of patients and follows 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, and the POCT Committees and Nursing Leadership. Assumes responsibility for the selection of the appropriate instrumentation or test methodologies, developing and maintaining appropriate POCT quality assurance program, monitoring testing and QA processes including recording and reporting of results, ensuring program compliance with applicable regulations and safe working environment. Collaborates with staff who supervise point of care testing in their respective departments and develops training and competencies.
Job Requirements:
Education and Work Experience:
Bachelor's Degree in medical technology, clinical laboratory, allied health technology or equivalent combination of education/related experience: Required
Master's Degree: Preferred
Five years' related experience: Preferred
Licenses/Certifications:
Clinical Laboratory Scientist (CLS) licensure in the state of practice: Required in CA
Valid Driver's License (DL) and must be at least 21 years of age or older: Required
Essential Functions:
Performs a wide variety of clinical laboratory tests on various biological specimens.
Performs calibration, quality control and maintenance procedures on laboratory instruments.
Responsibile of all point of care testing in consultation with and under the direction of Medical Directors (Pathologists), the Clinical Laboratory Directors, and 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.
Organizational Requirements:
Adventist Health is committed to the safety and wellbeing of our associates and patients. Therefore, we require that all associates receive all required vaccinations as a condition of employment and annually thereafter, where applicable. Medical and religious exemptions may apply.
About Adventist Health System Sunbelt, Inc
Adventist Health System Sunbelt, Inc. is a non-profit healthcare organization that operates hospitals and other healthcare facilities in the southern United States. The organization is affiliated with the Seventh-day Adventist Church and is one of the largest non-profit healthcare providers in the country. Adventist Health System Sunbelt, Inc. was founded in 1973 and is headquartered in Altamonte Springs, Florida.
