Supervisor Core Laboratory & Quality Assurance

El Camino Health is committed to hiring, retaining and growing the best and brightest professionals who will carry our mission and vision forward. We are proud of our reputation in the community: One built on compassion, innovation, collaboration and delivering high-quality care. Come join the team that makes this happen. Applicants MUST apply for position(s) by submitting a separate application for each individual job posting number they are interested in being considered for. FTE 1 Scheduled Bi-Weekly Hours 80 Work Shift Day: 8 hours Job Description The Supervisor Core Laboratory & QA is responsible for the daily operations and technical and scientific oversight of the Core Laboratory. This includes the Hematology, Coagulation, Urinalysis, Chemistry, Microbiology and Blood Bank laboratory sections. This position is also responsible for developing and maintaining the Laboratory's Quality Assurance and Safety programs and providing a safe environment of care through oversight of laboratory safety standards, maintenance of a chemical hygiene plan and management of all pertinent SDSs. The Supervisor Core Laboratory & QA will investigate, review and report trends for unanticipated incidents that deviate from regular Laboratory or Laboratory-associated operations via the occurrence reporting system. He/she will also represent the Laboratory on many performance improvement and safety committees and serve as a primary conduit for safety related communication between the Laboratory and accreditation and regulatory agencies. They will train and educate as needed all Laboratory employees on Laboratory QA and Safety programs. Along with the Laboratory Manager, the Supervisor Core Laboratory & QA will supervise and evaluate all laboratory personnel, including Lead Clinical Laboratory Scientists, Clinical Laboratory Scientists, Medical Laboratory Technicians, Laboratory Assistants, and Technical Support Specialist III. Qualifications Bachelor's degree in clinical laboratory science or equivalent. Prior experience in Lab QA and Safety required. Four (4) years of combined experience as a CLS in an acute care hospital setting with clinical laboratory safety and quality assurance Supervisory or Lead experience in a hospital laboratory preferred. Demonstrated leadership and organizational skills. Excellent written and verbal communication skills. Demonstrated ability and success in personnel management and team building essential. Demonstrated technical knowledge and skill in laboratory testing methods. Experience in developing, writing and administering processes, policies and procedures including training laboratory staff. Knowledge of CLIA, CAP, JC, AABB and local, state and federal regulations regarding safety (i.e., OSHA, Cal OSHA) Available to work a flexible schedule when needed. License/Certification/Registration Requirements Valid and Current California Clinical Laboratory Scientist license MT(ASCP) certification, or equivalent, preferred. Salary Range: $68.83 - $103.25 USD Hourly The Physical Requirements and Working Conditions of this job are available. El Camino Health will provide reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with a disability if that will allow them to perform the essential functions of a job unless doing so creates an undue hardship for the hospital, or causes a direct threat to these individuals or others in the workplace which cannot be eliminated by reasonable accommodation. Light Work - Walking or standing up to 49% of shift, duties require standard movement, may occasionally lift up to 20 lbs. - (Physical Requirements-United States of America) An Equal Opportunity Employer: El Camino Health seeks and values a diverse workforce. The organization is an equal opportunity employer and makes employment decisions on the basis of qualifications and competencies. El Camino Health prohibits discrimination in employment based on race, ancestry, national origin, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, disability, marital status, age, medical condition or any other status protected by law. In addition to state and federal law, El Camino Health also follows all applicable fair and equitable employment policies from the County of Santa Clara.