Clinical Lab Scientist Lead Full Time Days - San Ramon Regional Medical Center

San Ramon Regional Medical Center began serving residents of the San Ramon Valley and its surrounding communities in 1990. Located on a hillside overlooking the valley, we are a 123-bed, acute-care hospital, primary stroke center, and a cardiac heart surgery hospital. San Ramon Regional Medical Center provides comprehensive inpatient and outpatient services. Personalized service and a patient-centered philosophy are distinctive qualities of our facility.

We offer competitive salaries and benefits including a matching 401(k), several health & dental plans to choose from, generous tuition assistance plans, and relocation assistance for select positions.

Comprehensive benefits for medical, prescription drug, dental, vision, behavioral health and telemedicine services

Wellbeing support, including employee assistance program (EAP)

Time away from work programs for paid time off, long- and short-term plan coverage

Savings and retirement including a 401(k) Plan with a 50% match up to 6% of pay, employee stock purchase plan, flexible spending accounts, retirement readiness tools, rollover support, and financial well-being counseling

Education support through tuition assistance, student loan assistance, certification support, and online educational program

Additional benefits life insurance, supplemental health protection plans, auto and home insurance, legal counseling, identity theft protection, and employee discount program

Registered nurses – Retirement medical benefit account (RMBA) – 2% of annual eligible income set aside in accordance with program guidelines

Benefits may vary by location and role

Position Summary

Reporting to the Director of Laboratory Services, this person is responsible for the technical and scientific oversight in clinical area of specialty. Assigned area of specialty which can include Chemistry OR Hematology, Coag and Urinalysis. Oversees evaluation and maintenance of new and existing instrumentation/ procedures. Develops and monitors quality control programs related to a specific section. Maintains policies and procedures that meet State, JCAHO and other agency requirements. Oversees training and performance of section personnel. Performs all duties of section staff.

Position Accountabilities

The following are essential job accountabilities:

1. Processes samples and performs clinical laboratory tests per physician’s request according to laboratory protocol and serve as a technical resource in area of clinical Specialty.
2. Demonstrates ability and willingness to work in the non-technical areas of the laboratory. Answers telephones, updates patients and order tests.
3. Performs phlebotomy on patients of all ages when required and assists in phlebotomy training when necessary. Utilizes age-specific knowledge when interacting with neonate, adolescent, geriatric, adult patient population and/or family members, i.e., communicates at appropriate level and appropriate way for the age, (i.e., verbal return for geriatric patients). Additionally, assures use of age specific knowledge to perform testing duties, ( i.e., utilizing heel stick for blood draw on neonate, etc.)
4. Writes, maintains and enforces procedures relating to areas of Specialty.
5. Demonstrates knowledge of Quality Control, calibration and standardization of instruments. Oversees quality control program in area of specialty. Ensure all preventative maintenance, troubleshooting and resolutions of technical problems relating to instrumentation and/or methodologies relating to areas of specialty are completed and documented.
6. Ensures that all equipment, supplies, and reagents necessary for the operation of the areas of Specialty in the clinical laboratory are available and maintained to provide optimal laboratory operations.
7. Supervises employees, non-technical and technical, in areas of specialty in the clinical laboratory. Identifies training needs and assures that each employee receives regular in-service and training. Designs and maintains tools used to document competency of Medical Technologists in area of Specialty.
8. Directs activities of employees, non-technical and technical and fills in for the Director of Laboratory Services in his/her absence.
9. Demonstrates knowledge of laboratory computer system regarding ordering, reporting and verifying results and downtime computer procedures
10. Is familiar with laws and regulations that apply to the laboratory following established protocols for safety, hazardous materials, and other parts of the environmental safety program.
11. Completes .edu’s and other required hospital education by the due date.
12. Adheres to SRRMC Behavior Standards.
13. Complies with San Ramon Regional Medical Center Policies/Procedures protecting patient information and the confidentiality of the information in accordance with the Federal and State regulations.
14. Assists in other work areas within the department as necessary.
15. Performs all other duties as assigned.

Position Qualifications

Minimum Education: Possesses a Bachelor’s Degree in laboratory technology or related science

Minimum Experience/Skills: Three (3) years experience in a clinical laboratory in area of specialty, blood bank experience required

Licenses/Certificates/Credentials: California Clinical Laboratory Scientist License OR California Clinical Laboratory Specialty License

Physical Demands: Per Job Functional Match description

Vision Requirements: Ability to read printed material and gauges, etc. clearly and accurately Use of corrective lenses required if such lenses are needed to perform work correctly

Working Conditions:

Regularly exposed to the risk of contagious and bloodborne diseases

Subject to varying and unpredictable situations

Emergency and crisis situations

Exposure to biohazardous materials

Occasional to moderate pressure due to multiple phone call and inquiries

$56.42 - $90.28 hourly **Individual wages are determined based upon a number of factors including, but not limited to, an individual’s qualifications and experience

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