Title: Quality Coordinator, Clinical Lab Scientist
Location: Laguna Hills, CA (Saddleback Medical Center)
Department: Clinical Lab Services - Admin
Status: Full Time
Shift: Day
Pay Range: $58.93/hr - $85.43/hr
MemorialCare is a nonprofit integrated health system that includes four leading hospitals, award-winning medical groups, and more than 2,000 physicians throughout Orange and Los Angeles Counties. We are committed to increasing access to patient-centric, affordable, and high-quality healthcare; your personal contributions are integral to MemorialCare's recognition as a market leader and innovator in value-based and other care models.
Across our family of medical centers, we support each one of our bright, talented employees in reaching the highest levels of professional development, contribution, collaboration, and accountability. Whatever your role and expertise, we are dedicated to helping you achieve your full potential in an environment of respect, innovation, and teamwork.
Position Summary
This position requires the full understanding and active participation in fulfilling the mission of MemorialCare Saddleback Medical Center. The employee shall support MemorialCare Saddleback Medical Center’s strategic plan and participate in and advocate performance improvement/patient safety activities.
Maintains a working knowledge of laboratory testing and departmental standard operating procedures for specified Laboratory department subsection. This includes the use of specialized analytical instrumentation, clinical correlation of test results, quality control requirements, and preventative maintenance. Supports the laboratory mission and participates in the continuous quality improvement process through professional development, continuing education, and quality improvement.
Oversees the Laboratory Quality Improvement program including variance tracking and trending, quality monitoring, and quality presentation preparation.
Essential Functions and Responsibilities of the Job
- Recognized for commitment to Quality Improvement.
- Has leadership skills to communicate and encourage high performance of department staff.
- Good stewardship of resources.
- Detailed and process-oriented.
- Ability to be at work and be on time.
- Ability to follow company policies, procedures, and directives.
- Ability to interact in a positive and constructive manner.
- Ability to prioritize and multitask.
- Oversees safety, infection control, and OSHA processes.
- Serves as lead trainer and role model for department-specific education/training and staff competency as needed.
- Oversees unusual occurrence and variance reporting and tracking process.
- Oversees the overall functioning of the specialty departments, ensuring regulatory compliance and readiness for CAP and FDA inspections.
- Oversees patient testing, internal and external quality control (QC) testing, equipment maintenance, and supply inventories in assigned Laboratory areas.
- Communicates effectively with managers, staff, and medical director regarding all aspects of the area of specialty.
- Uses Performance Improvement/Lean methods to resolve problems and improve work area.
- Demonstrates ability to work independently and maintains focus on objectives and goals.
- Other duties as assigned.
This position will oversee the Microbiology Department. Microbiology experience is a must. Must have strong leadership skills, be flexible, and possess excellent communication skills. Able to cover the bench as needed.
Minimum Requirements
Qualifications/Work Experience:
A minimum of 3 years of experience as a Clinical Laboratory Scientist in the sections of responsibility.
Education/Licensure/Certification:
Current State of California Clinical Laboratory Scientist License is required.
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