Lead Clinical Lab Scientist, POCT Coordinator, Full Time, Days

PIH Health • Whittier, CA

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About The Position

Assists the laboratory manager/director in the management of the assigned laboratory department(s) and its staff and day-to-day operations; this includes, but is not limited to, process improvement, Technical Procedure revision, staff scheduling, interview process, staff performance review, coaching, training, competency development and assessment; employee relation issues; department compliance; policy and regulatory compliance; and Quality Assurance/Improvement. PIH Health is a nonprofit, regional healthcare network that serves approximately 3 million residents in the Los Angeles County, Orange County and San Gabriel Valley region. The fully integrated network is comprised of PIH Health Downey Hospital, PIH Health Good Samaritan Hospital, PIH Health Whittier Hospital, 37 outpatient medical office buildings, a multispecialty medical (physician) group, home healthcare services and hospice care, as well as heart, cancer, digestive health, orthopedics, women's health, urgent care and emergency services. The organization is nationally recognized for excellence in patient care and patient experience, and the College of Healthcare Information Management Executives (CHIME) has identified PIH Health as one of the nation's top hospital systems for best practices, cutting-edge advancements, quality of care and healthcare technology.

Requirements

• Active California Clinical Laboratory license
• Five (5) years as clinical laboratory scientist (medical technologist) with good general knowledge of all laboratory sections
• One year of acute care hospital lab experience
• Technical skills in laboratory science
• Working knowledge of quality control rules
• Knowledge of regulatory standards (CLIA, DHS, CAP, Joint Commission, CIHQ)
• Precise with details and organizational skills
• Writing and technical writing skills
• Problem solving ability
• Knowledge of computers, word processing and spreadsheet skills preferable

Nice To Haves

• Three (3) years team lead or supervisory experience

Responsibilities

• Assist the laboratory manager/director in managing the assigned laboratory department(s) and staff
• Oversee day-to-day operations including process improvement and Technical Procedure revision
• Manage staff scheduling and interview processes
• Conduct staff performance reviews and provide coaching and training
• Develop and assess staff competency
• Address employee relation issues
• Ensure department compliance with policies and regulations
• Oversee Quality Assurance/Improvement initiatives

Benefits

• Competitive compensation and benefits package

What This Job Offers

• Industry: Hospitals