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Sutter Health
CLS LEAD, CHEMISTRY
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What they do
A Microbiologist studies microorganisms such as bacteria, fungi and parasites. Collects samples and grows cultures; isolates and classifies microorganisms and studies their structure, growth and development; monitors the effect of microorganisms on other organisms and the environment.
$97,392 / year median in California
+6% projected growth
Job Description
We are so glad you are interested in joining Sutter Health!
Organization:
- SEBMF-East Bay Medical Foundation
Position Overview:
- Monitors, assesses, organizes and coordinates the daily activities of co-workers to ensure a smooth and continuous Laboratory workflow overall, or within an assigned area.
- Job Description
- : COORDINATES and
ORGANIZES WORK
of TEAM.- Monitors, assesses, organizes and coordinates the daily activities of co-workers to ensure a smooth and continuous Laboratory workflow overall, or within an assigned area.
- Duties routinely include staff scheduling, arranging coverage for staff absences, assigning work, prioritizing work, directing problem-solving and troubleshooting, ensuring shift-to-shift continuity, and managing customer complaints or inquiries.
- Plays a lead role in the development and implementation of new policies, procedures and protocols to streamline workflow, improve efficiency, and enhance the safety and reliability of testing.
- Trains and assesses the competency of co-workers.
- Provides guidance and direction to staff, enabling the accurate, timely and efficient completion of instrument maintenance, quality control, non-conforming event management and records management.
- Provides constructive feedback and recognition to peers, reinforcing Sutter's values and focusing the team's efforts on providing safe, reliable care.
- Serves as the liaison between manager and staff, physicians, patients, family and other hospital staff, leading communication huddles and other structured team meetings (e.
CLINICAL LAB SCIENTIST.
- Functions as a CLS in one or more areas of the Laboratory and all CLS job accountabilities apply, See CLS job description for detail.
EDUCATION
Bachelor's:
degree in biology or related scienceCERTIFICATION & LICENSURE
- One of the following based on the department supported: + CLSPCG-Clinical Cytogeneticist Scientist License + CGMBSL-Clinical Genetic Molecular Biologist Scientist License + CHSL-Clinical Hematologist Scientist License + CHSL-Clinical Histocompatibility Scientist License + CISL-Clinical Immunohematologist Scientist License + CMS-Clinical Microbiologist Scientist License + CTSL-Clinical Toxicologist Scientist License + CRBSL-Clinical Reproductive Biologist Scientist License + CLS-Clinical Lab Scientist Generalist •
TYPICAL EXPERIENCE
- 8 years recent relevant experience.
SKILLS AND KNOWLEDGE
- Demonstrated knowledge and technical competence in routine specimen collection, preparation, testing applications, laboratory operations, and quality assurance in one or more assigned clinical specialty areas; examples: Chemistry, Special Chemistry, Hematology/Coagulation, Urinalysis and Transfusion Service.
Workflow Management:
Ability to organize and coordinate a team response to: 1) Fluctuations in volume. 2) Unexpected situations or problems such as equipment or information systems failure. 3) Shift-to-shift hand-offs. 4) STAT test orders. 5) Specimen integrity issues 6) Regular review of pending logs, priority assignments, etc. Ability to guide team to follow standard practices, processes, and procedures in sequence. Knowledge of applicable local/state/federal regulations, codes, policies, and procedures aimed at ensuring the privacy and safety of patients.Job Shift:
- Days
Schedule:
- Full Time
Shift Hours:
- 8 •Days of the
Week:
- Monday - Friday
Weekend Requirements:
- None
Benefits:
- Yes
Unions:
- No •
Position Status:
- Non-Exempt
Weekly Hours:
- 40 •
Employee Status:
- Regular Sutter Health is an equal opportunity employer EOE/M/F/Disability/Veterans.