Lead Clinical Lab Scientist, Chemistry, Full Time, Days

Tracking Code28953-977Job Location11500 Brookshire Ave., Downey, California, United StatesCategoryLaboratoryAssists 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. For more information, visit PIHHealth.org or follow us on Facebook, Twitter, or Instagram.Required SkillsTechnical skills in laboratory scienceWorking knowledge of quality control rulesKnowledge of regulatory standards (CLIA, DHS, CAP, Joint Commission, CIHQ)Precise with details and organizational skillsWriting and technical writing skillsProblem solving abilityKnowledge of computers, word processing and spread sheet skills preferable.Required ExperienceRequired:Active California Clinical Laboratory licenseFive (5) years as clinical laboratory scientist (medical technologist) with good general knowledge of all laboratory sections, including one year of acute care hospital lab experience Preferred:Three (3) year’s team lead or supervisory experienceMinimum Salary$51.73Maximum Salary$88.35