Supervisor, Point of Care Testing Day Shift

Overview

Job Description

Centered in beautiful Southern California, Adventist Health Simi Valley has been one of the area s leading healthcare providers since 1965. We are comprised of a 144-bed hospital, home care services and a vast scope of award-winning services located throughout Ventura County. Simi Valley is a suburban area nestled between an urban oasis and the stunning shores of the Pacific Ocean.

Bordering Los Angeles allows hiking in the morning and attending film premieres in the evening.

Prioritizes and performs a wide variety of clinical laboratory tests on various biological specimens. Reviews, evaluates, documents and reports results. Preserves confidentiality of patients and follows lab safety and maintenance protocols. Trains and supervises trainees, laboratory assistants and clerks as needed. Maintains responsibility for the overall operation of all Point of Care Testing (POCT) activities for the assigned region in consultation with and under the direction of Medical Directors (Pathologists), the Clinical Laboratory Directors, and the POCT Committees and Nursing Leadership.

Assumes responsibility for the selection of the appropriate instrumentation or test methodologies, developing and maintaining appropriate POCT quality assurance program, monitoring testing and QA processes including recording and reporting of results, ensuring program compliance with applicable regulations and safe working environment. Collaborates with staff who supervise point of care testing in their respective departments and develops training and competencies.

Education and

Work Experience:

• Bachelor s Degree in medical technology, clinical laboratory, allied health technology or equivalent combination of education/related experience:
  Required
• Master s Degree:
  Preferred
• Five years  related experience:
  Preferred

Licenses/Certifications

• Clinical Laboratory Scientist (CLS) licensure in the state of practice:
  Required in CA
• Valid Driver’s License (DL) and must be at least 21 yrs of age or older:
  Required

• Performs a wide variety of clinical laboratory tests on various biological specimens.
• Performs calibration, quality control and maintenance procedures on laboratory instruments.
• Responsible for all point of care testing in consultation with and under the direction of Medical Directors (Pathologists), the Clinical Laboratory Directors, and the POCT Committees and Nursing Leadership.
• Maintains quality assurance program and CLIA standards ensuring program compliance with applicable regulations and safe working environment.
• Ensures training and competencies are complete and grants access to qualified staff.
• Performs other job-related duties as assigned.

Adventist Health is committed to the safety and wellbeing of our associates and patients. Therefore, we require that all associates receive all required vaccinations as a condition of employment and annually thereafter, where applicable. Medical and religious exemptions may apply.

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Adventist Health is a faith-based, nonprofit, integrated health system serving more than 100 communities on the West Coast and Hawaii with over 440 sites of care, including 27 acute care facilities. Founded on Adventist heritage and values, Adventist Health provides care in hospitals, clinics, home care, and hospice agencies in both rural and urban communities. Our compassionate and talented team of more than 38,000 includes employees, physicians, Medical Staff, and volunteers driven in pursuit of one mission: living God s love by inspiring health, wholeness and hope.