Lead, Clinical Lab Scientist (CLS) - Point of Care Testing - Mercy San Diego

Scripps Health
remote work
United States, California, San Diego
Feb 25, 2025
Description This is a full time position with varied shifts, including every other weekend, at Scripps Mercy Hospital San Diego in the Hillcrest area. Primarily on-site, with 1 remote work day per week. 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? AWARD-WINNING WORKPLACE: Selected as one of the 100 Best Places to Work for 2024 by Fortune Magazine and the Great Place to Work Institute for the 16th time. A remarkable achievement as only five healthcare organizations nationwide made the list, and Scripps is the sole healthcare provider in California to be recognized. Nearly a quarter of our employees have been with Scripps Health for over 10 years. Ranked 78th in 2023 PEOPLE Companies that Care. Ranked 95th in Fortune 100 Best Companies to Work for 2023 The Lead Clinical Lab Scientist (CLS) will be joining a knowledgeable team of skilled, dedicated and caring professionals at Scripps Mercy Hospital San Diego, serving central and downtown San Diego since 1890. With a Level I Trauma Center, the team at Mercy San Diego thrives in a fast-paced environment and prides itself in its efficiency and teamwork in processing and analyzing a high volume of specimens. To be successful, the Lead CLS for Point of Care Testing (POCT) will have excellent communication skills and experience with working with interdisciplinary teams. The Lead CLS will: Serve as the liaison between our lab and non-lab personnel conducting point of care testing. Provide excellent customer service to our healthcare providers and will serve as a resource for our nurses and physicians at Scripps Mercy Hospital San Diego for trouble shooting and problem solving. Be responsible for point of care testing compliance, serving as the point of contact for inspections. Qualifications 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 Job : Lab Primary Location : Central San Diego County-SAN DIEGO-SCRIPPS MERCY HOSPITAL SAN DIEGO Work Locations : SCRIPPS MERCY HOSPITAL SAN DIEGO 4077 FIFTH AVENUE SAN DIEGO 92103 Organization : Scripps Mercy San Diego Job Posting : Feb 25, 2025, 5:08:04 PM Benefit Status : FT - FULL-TIME WITH BENEFITS Minimum Rate (USD) : 54.90 - Maximum Rate (USD) : 79.75 In compliance with the California Pay Transparency Act, Scripps Health posts the pay range for all jobs. Please note that actual pay will be determined based on relevant experience and internal equity within the pay range. Please also note this range is applicable for employees who reside in California only. A geographical pay differential may be applied for remote employees who reside out of state. Scripps Health strives to ensure that our employees receive equal pay for equal work in line with our commitment to being an equal opportunity employer. Scripps Health is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, sex (including pregnancy, sexual orientation, or gender identity/expression), age, marital status, status as a protected veteran, among other things, or status as a qualified individual with disability.