Supervising Clinical Laboratory Scientist

The Position

****Reannouncement**** Bargaining Unit: Local 21 Supervisory Why Join Contra Costa County? The Contra Costa County Health Services Department is offering an excellent career opportunity to fill one (1) Supervising Clinical Laboratory Scientist position at the Contra Costa Regional Medical Center (CCRMC) located in Martinez, CA. This position will primarily oversee Blood Bank, Urinalysis and Coagulation departments. CCRMC is a full-service county hospital and offers a complete array of patient-centered healthcare services delivered in a beautiful facility. If a philosophy of service and patient care is what interests you, then joining as a Supervising Clinical Laboratory Scientist at CCRMC is for you. We are looking for someone great at reviewing and maintaining records. You will be investigating procedural and instrumental problems. If you are looking for a challenging role that will allow you to enhance your current knowledge and skills, as well as grow in your career, apply today! We are looking for someone who is: Highly Organized - You will be responsible for planning staff assignments and schedules Knowledgeable - You will need to have strong understanding of basic principles and laboratory applications in all laboratory sub-departments including but not limited to immunohematology, microbiology, hematology, and chemistry Professional - You will need to provide excellent customer service to both internal and external clients Communicative - You will need to communicate information effectively, both written and verbal, to staff and the public What you will typically be responsible for: Assigning daily work schedules to CLSs and covering benches when vacancies are not filled Assisting in preparing quality assurance reports to be submitted to the laboratory assistant manager Assisting with pending orders investigation, troubleshooting, and resolving peer review report issues Designing and managing competency programs for new and existing employees and assessing the performance of lab staff, and completing evaluations if assigned Collaborating with Information Technology staff to maintain the Laboratory Information System Updating and maintaining the Laboratory Policies and Procedures A few reasons you might love this job: Working in a laboratory and pathology setting, interacting with patients, clients, and a collaborative team There will be opportunities for professional growth Working in a state-of-the-art laboratory Setting A few challenges you might face in this job: You may encounter a demanding workload with multiple tasks to complete You will be responsible for guiding and directing the lab staff You will support department managers who may have differing opinions Competencies Required: Critical Thinking: Analytically and logically evaluating information, propositions, and claims Delivering Results: Meeting organizational goals and customer expectations and making decisions that produce high-quality results by applying technical knowledge, analyzing problems, and calculating risks Environmental Exposure Tolerance: Performing under physically demanding conditions Legal & Regulatory Navigation: Understanding, interpreting, and ensuring compliance with laws and regulations Professional & Technical Expertise: Applying technical subject matter to the job Safety Focus: Showing vigilance and care in identifying and addressing health risks and safety hazards Displaying Ownership and Accountability: Holding self and others accountable for measurable high-quality, timely, and cost-effective results Professional Integrity & Ethics: Displaying honesty, adherence to principles, and personal accountability Writing: Communicating effectively in writing Building & Maintaining Relationships: Establishing rapport and maintaining mutually productive relationships Leadership: Guiding and encouraging others to accomplish a common goal Managing & Facilitating Change: Addressing key factors that influence successful organizational change