Lead Clinical Laboratory Scientist (Lead CLS) - Fort Bragg, CA - URGENT

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Facility: Adventist Health Mendocino Coast
Location: Fort Bragg, CA
Address: 700 River Drive, Fort Bragg, CA 95437
Department: Laboratory Administration
Assignment Type: Travel Contract
Duration: 13 Weeks
Shift: Day Shift
Schedule: 4 × 10-Hour Shifts
Hours: 40 Hours/Week
Shift Time: 8:00 AM – 4:30 PM
Schedule: Consecutive days
Pay Rate: $54–$56/hour
Estimated Weekly Pay: $2,160–$2,240/week

Adventist Health Mendocino Coast is seeking an experienced Lead Clinical Laboratory Scientist (Lead CLS) to provide technical leadership and supervision within the laboratory.

The Lead CLS will oversee laboratory testing, coordinate Point-of-Care Testing (POCT), supervise laboratory personnel, maintain quality and regulatory standards, and serve as a clinical laboratory resource when needed.

• Serve as technical consultant and direct supervisor for laboratory personnel

• Oversee laboratory testing and Point-of-Care Testing (POCT)

• Review and evaluate accuracy and validity of test results

• Function as a Clinical Laboratory Scientist when needed

• Coordinate staffing and ensure appropriate laboratory coverage

• Identify training and competency needs

• Develop and conduct laboratory training programs

• Coordinate equipment maintenance, troubleshooting and calibration

• Oversee Quality Control (QC) and Quality Assurance (QA)

• Ensure compliance with CLIA, FDA, CAP, Joint Commission, AABB and OSHA requirements

• Maintain laboratory policies, standards and procedures

• Support regulatory and accreditation requirements

• Assist with test performance characteristics, reference ranges and reportable ranges

• Evaluate new laboratory instrumentation, technology, procedures and automation

• Bachelor's degree in Medical Technology, Clinical Laboratory Science, Biological Sciences, Chemical Sciences, Allied Health Technologies, or equivalent

• California CLS license – Required

• 5 years of clinical laboratory experience – Preferred

• 2 years of leadership experience – Preferred

• Senior CLS or Lead CLS experience – Preferred

• EPIC experience – Preferred

• ASCP or NCA certification – Preferred

• Strong laboratory leadership and supervisory experience preferred

• 25-bed critical access hospital

• Serves both inpatient and outpatient populations

• Laboratory leadership role with responsibility for testing, staffing, quality and regulatory compliance

• Position is represented by UFCW (not included in the job title)

Fast-track submission available for qualified candidates.

520-924-8770
✉️ ojoseph@talentedmedicalsolutions.com

Ask for Joseph