OverviewFounded in 1926 Glendale Memorial Hospital and Health Center is a 334-bed acute care nonprofit community hospital located in Glendale California. The hospital offers a full complement of services including its award winning heart center the colorectal surgery institute a gastrointestinal program and is a Los Angeles County approved primary stroke center. The hospital shares a legacy of humankindness with Dignity Health one of the nation’s five largest health care systems. Visit https://www.dignityhealth.org/socal/locations/glendalememorial for more information.Responsibilities
Coaches laboratory personnel to train for adherence to relevant policies and ethics
Oversees most laboratory day-to-day operations and exercises authority over operational decisions
Analyzes and interprets laboratory results in accordance with established laboratory work processes
Administers laboratory inventories such as supplies, equipment and consumables
Assists with selection of test methodology that is appropriate for the clinical use of the test results
Verification of the test procedures performed and establishment of the laboratory's test performance
characteristics, including the precision and accuracy of each test and test system
Performance within an HHS approved proficiency testing program commensurate with the services offered
Administration of a quality control program appropriate for the testing performed and establishing the
parameters for acceptable levels of analytic performance and ensuring that these levels are maintainedthroughout the entire testing process from the initial receipt of the specimen, through sample analysis andreporting of test results
Trains staff in and assists with the resolution of technical problems and ensuring that remedial actions are
taken whenever test systems deviate from the laboratory's established performance specifications
Ensuring that patient test results are not reported until all corrective actions have been taken and the test
system is functioning properly
Identifying training needs and assuring that each individual performing tests receives regular in-service training
and education appropriate for the type and complexity of the laboratory services performed
Qualify and function as the CLIA defined Technical Consultant. Evaluating the competency of all testing personnel
and assuring that the staff maintain their competency to perform test procedures and report test results promptly,accurately and proficiently.Qualifications
Bachelor of Science degree in a chemical or biological science as defined by CLIA
2 years clinical lab experience in the designed lab area/speciality
California: CLS:CA
MT or CLS or MLS certification, ASCP or equivalent preferred
Skilled multi-tasker, clear communicator, and active listener who knows the right questions to in order to understand the teams’ needs.
Pay Range$49.10 - $71.19 /hourWe are an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer.