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Clinical Laboratory Scientist Lead

  • Arroyo Grande Community Hospital
  • Arroyo Grande, California
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The posted compensation range of $52.15 - $77.58 /hour is a reasonable estimate that extends from the lowest to the highest pay CommonSpirit in good faith believes it might pay for this particular job, based on the circumstances at the time of posting. CommonSpirit may ultimately pay more or less than the posted range as permitted by law.

Job ID
2026-469912
Employment Type
Full Time
Department
Laboratory Services
Hours/Pay Period
80
Weekly Schedule
6:00am-2:30pm or 8:00am-4:30pm Rotating Weekends
Shift
Day
Remote
No
Category
Laboratory

Job Summary and Responsibilities

As our Clinical Lab Scientist Lead you will coordinate, and participate in all activities of assigned section of the laboratory. 

Every day you wil actively participate and assist the service area specialist in any administrative functions assigned and help ensure the efficient daily operation of the Laboratory Department in accordance with the Laboratory Customer Service Standards. Rotates shifts, holidays, and weekends as needed. Duties and responsibilities may be added, deleted, or changed at any time at the discretion of management, following written notice.

To be successful in this role, you must

  • Coordinate activitie in laboratory specialty/subspecialty assigned to comply with accrediting organization standards while ensuring efficient use of resources and to provide quality patient care.
  • Design Quality Assurance plans for the specialty/ subspecialty of area assigned.
  • Develop and monitor key indicators of quality (in preanalytical, analytic and post analytic activities) to detect problems and opportunities for improvement.
  • Participate in the establishment and implementation of corrective actions when opportunities for improvement are identified.
  • Demonstrate leadership abilities and initiative.
  • Participate in cross-functional committees as assigned and/or deemed necessary by the laboratory director or manager.
  • Perform clinical laboratory tests according to the standards of this laboratory.
  • Assist as needed in completion of work in other areas in a spirit of cooperation and teamwork.

Job Requirements

Required

  • Three or more years of experience as a Clinical Laboratory Scientist or Medical Technologist with demonstrated ability to supervise and instruct.
  • Clinical Laboratory Scientist, licensed by Lab Field Services, CDPH
  • Must possess a valid California license as a Clinical Laboratory Scientist; MT(ASCP) registration desirable.

  • Must exhibit strong leadership and organizational skills.

  • Must be able to follow verbal and written instructions exactly.

  • Must be able to exercise good judgment in making decisions where the above does not apply.

  • Must be able to work in a professional and conscientious manner under high volume and STAT conditions.

  • Must be able to communicate effectively with doctors, staff, patients, and Co-workers.

  • Must know scientific theory of laboratory tests and workflow, and be able to perform tests accurately and efficiently.

Preferred

  • Basic management courses are highly desirable.

Where You'll Work

Founded in 1961, Dignity Health - Arroyo Grande Community Hospital is a 65-bed, acute care, nonprofit hospital located in Arroyo Grande, California. Serving over 90,000 patients annually, the hospital offers a full complement of services including, emergency care, and orthopedics. Additionally, Arroyo Grande Community Hospital has been recognized as an LGBTQ+ Healthcare Equality High Performer by the Human Rights Campaign Foundation. It is a Joint Commission-certified Primary Stroke Center, and has the only inpatient Acute Rehabilitation Center between Salinas and Santa Barbara.

One Community. One Mission. One California 

Total Rewards

Depending on the position offered, CommonSpirit Health offers a generous benefit package, including but not limited to medical, prescription drug, dental, vision plans, life insurance, paid time off (full-time benefit eligible team members may receive a minimum of 14 paid time off days, including holidays annually), tuition reimbursement, retirement plan benefit(s) including, but not limited to, 401(k), 403(b), and other defined benefits offerings, as may be amended from time to time. For more information, please visit our Total Rewards

Unless directed by a Collective Bargaining Agreement, applications for this position will be considered on a rolling basis. CommonSpirit Health cannot anticipate the date by which a successful candidate may be identified.

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