What are the responsibilities and job description for the Lead, Clinical Lab Scientist (CLS) - Point of Care Testing - Ambulatory position at Scripps Health?
This is a full time position, generally Monday through Friday. General clinic hours are 8am-5pm, with some locations with extended hours and weekends. This is a hybrid role with option to work from home. Must have flexibility to travel to all clinic sites (clinic locations range from Eastlake/Rancho San Diego to Encinitas/Vista). Includes $4,000 retention incentive and $3,000 relocation assistance for eligible new hires.
Join the Scripps Health team and work alongside passionate caregivers and provide patient-centered healthcare. Receive endless appreciation while you build a rewarding career with one of the most respected healthcare organizations nationwide.
Why join Scripps Health?
At Scripps, we're interested in people who are interested in new possibilities.
- Nearly a quarter of our employees have been with Scripps Health for over 10 years.
- We treat one-quarter of the approximately 3.3 million people who live in San Diego County.
- Our cardiovascular care, oncology, orthopedics, and other specialties have been nationally recognized.
Why join this team?
The Lead Clinical Lab Scientist (CLS) will serve as a liaison between our lab and non-lab personne l conducting point of care testing at our various clinic locations across San Diego. The primary responsibility for the Lead CLS is to train LVNs, Medical Assistants, and other non-lab clinic staff on point of care testing. The Lead CLS will also assist in monitoring maintenance of annual competencies amongst the clinic staff and conduct mini-audits. Traveling will be involved, as the Lead CLS will collaborate with their counterparts to split coverage of multiple ambulatory care sites.
The following are not eligible for hiring incentives:
- Internal candidates
- Rehires that left Scripps less than 3 years ago
- Candidates with less than 1 year of experience
In order to remain eligible for your retention incentive the following criteria must be met:
- Must remain in original hired FTE Status and Shift (if specified in offer letter)
- Must remain in original department/specialty
- Must remain in original Job Title
- Transfers to other locations will be reviewed on a case-by-case basis and may result in forfeiting remaining incentive bonus unless specifically noted in your offer letter.
Required Education/Experience/Specialized Skills:
- Baccalaureate Degree or degree acceptable by California Laboratory Field Services for the application of a Clinical Laboratory Scientist or Limited License.
- For Point of Care Leads: 2 years' experience in moderate or high complexity testing.
- Good critical thinking and analytical skills.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
- Proficient with medical terminology and computer systems.
Required Certification/Registration:
- CDPH Licensure: MTA (Clinical Laboratory Scientist) Licensed to perform work in all areas of the Clinical Lab.
Preferred Education/Experience/Specialized Skills/Certification:
- ASCP Experience with Epic software
- Point of Care Testing experience
- Epic experience
Benefit Status: FT - FULL-TIME WITH BENEFITS
Minimum Rate (USD): 54.90 - Maximum Rate (USD): 79.75
