Microbiology Clinical Laboratory Supervisor - Hospital

Ventura County • Ventura, CA

4d • Onsite

About The Position

Under the direction of the Pathologist and Laboratory Manager, the Clinical Laboratory Scientist III performs standardized chemical, microscopic, bacteriological, and other technical analyses within the clinical laboratory. The position supervises operations in the Microbiology specialty area, including quality control, inventory management, workflow oversight, and equipment maintenance. This role differs from Clinical Laboratory Scientist II by having supervisory responsibility for specialized laboratory areas.

The position is with the County of Ventura Health Care Agency at Ventura County Medical Center and Santa Paula Hospital. The Clinical Laboratory Scientist III is represented by SEIU and is eligible for overtime compensation. The recruitment may be used to fill regular, temporary, fixed-term, per diem pool, intermittent, and extra-help vacancies; one regular vacancy is currently available.

Requirements

• Four years of recent clinical microbiology laboratory testing and technical analysis experience under the direction of a qualified laboratory director.
• Possess and maintain a current, valid California Clinical Laboratory Scientist Generalist license issued by the State of California Department of Health Services.
• Two years of experience as a lead, supervisor, or manager in a reference lab or hospital-based lab setting.
• Willingness to occasionally work in other departments and shifts as needed.
• Willingness to work overtime and standby as needed.
• Comprehensive knowledge of effective supervision practices, including selection, training, direction, control, and evaluation of subordinates, and of inventory management.
• Comprehensive knowledge and skill in standardized testing in Hematology, Urinalysis, Microbiology, Serology, Chemistry, Special Chemistry, or Blood Bank.
• Ability to exercise sound judgment; demonstrate technical skill across clinical laboratory technology categories; instruct personnel; work with and troubleshoot technical equipment; establish quality assurance indicators or monitor quality improvement programs; prepare routine reports; and maintain effective working relationships with coworkers and hospital staff.

Nice To Haves

• Experience as a lead, supervisor, or manager overseeing a microbiology laboratory team in an acute care hospital setting.
• Knowledge of multiple subspecialties, such as Chemistry, Hematology, Microbiology, and Blood Bank.

Responsibilities

• Supervise laboratory workflow and evaluate test results.
• Maintain the laboratory staffing schedule to ensure adequate coverage.
• Review and update quality control measures based on statistical analysis of quality control data.
• Perform and be responsible for completing technical analyses in the Microbiology lab.
• Tabulate and compile data for monthly workload recording.
• Maintain inventory of supplies, reagents, and materials required for testing in the assigned area.
• Check manually recorded test results for clerical errors.
• Orient testing personnel and assess their competency.
• Review proficiency testing evaluations and take appropriate corrective action.
• Maintain the department and keep equipment clean and orderly.
• Perform preventive maintenance according to recommended schedules and maintain records for analyzers and equipment in the assigned area.
• Prepare analytical and statistical reports as required.
• Perform standardized tests in any or all fields of medical technology, including laboratory information system management.
• Evaluate new or improved test methodologies and update procedures accordingly.
• Modify procedures as required.
• Establish quality assurance indicators and/or monitor quality improvement programs when appropriate.
• Participate in quality management, performance improvement projects, and accreditation surveys.
• Perform other related duties as required.

Benefits

• Potential bilingual incentive, depending on operational needs and certification of skill.
• Potential educational incentive of 2.5% for an associate degree, 3.5% for a bachelor's degree, or 5% for a graduate degree, for educational attainments not specifically required by the position.
• Evening shift differential of 7.5%.
• Night shift differential of 15%.
• Standby premium pay of one-quarter of the regular hourly wage or the federal minimum wage, whichever is greater.
• Eligibility to participate in the County's 401(k) Shared Savings Plan and/or Section 457 Plan.
• Flexible credit allowance for full-time employees to purchase medical, dental, and/or vision insurance from authorized plans.
• Flexible Spending Accounts for reimbursement of eligible dependent care and health care expenses with pre-tax dollars.
• County Retirement Plan and Social Security contributions by both the County and employees; reciprocity with other public retirement systems may be established if eligible.
• Thirteen paid holidays per year, including a scheduled floating holiday.
• Eligible for overtime compensation.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior
• Education Level: No Education Listed