Lead Clinical Laboratory Scientist

Plumas District HospitalQuincy, CA
Onsite

About The Position

In addition to the duties and responsibilities of a CLS, a Lead CLS works along with the Laboratory Director accomplishing tasks that require skills of assignment of tasks/sub-tasks, oversight and ensure completion as intended for the smooth operation of the laboratory.

Requirements

  • Must have a valid California CLS license and Bachelors of Science.
  • At least two (2) years of clinical laboratory experience.
  • Computer keyboard skills

Responsibilities

  • Responsible for leading the CLS team in the lab, is the main point of contact in the lab for any issues.
  • Creating schedules for the CLSs in the lab and submitting these to the laboratory manager for approval.
  • Reviewing/providing oversight to the RHC clinics and hospital nursing staff for point of care testing which includes annual training and assessment.
  • Perform the duties of the laboratory manager in their absence and will be available for questions and covering in the lab in case of an emergency.
  • Responsible for the oversight of proficiency testing, including the review and submission of proficiency testing data and corrective action for all failed proficiency testing.

Benefits

  • Comprehensive medical, prescription drug, dental, and vision plans
  • PDH Employee Discount Program, which waives applicable deductibles and coinsurance for eligible services received at Plumas District Hospital
  • Generous paid time off (PTO) accrual
  • Paid leave for continuing education, bereavement, and jury duty
  • Employer-sponsored retirement plans featuring: A 3% employer contribution
  • An employer match of 50% of employee contributions, up to the plan maximum
  • $20,000 in employer-paid life insurance
  • Voluntary benefit options, including additional life insurance, long-term disability insurance for full-time employees, and identity theft protection
  • Potential loan-forgiveness opportunities for eligible healthcare professionals
  • Educational and career-development support, including Certified Medical Assistant training, an LVN-to-RN step-up program, and tuition reimbursement
  • Paid sick leave, with five days awarded annually based on the employee’s anticipated work schedule
  • Discounted rates at the PDH Child Care Center
  • Discounted CareFlight/AirMedCare Network memberships
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