<p>Overview</p> <p>Under general supervision and medical direction, ensures prompt efficient and accurate performance of laboratory testing services within the laboratory. Responsible for the overall laboratory quality control and quality assurance program. Coordinates the Laboratory Point Care with the Nursing Department, and is in charge of the laboratory Proficiency Testing Program</p> <p>This position requires the full understanding and active participation in fulfilling the Mission of San Gabriel Valley Medical Center. It is expected that the employee will demonstrate behavior consistent with the Core Values. The employee shall support San Gabriel Valley Medical Center's strategic plan and the goals and direction of the Performance Improvement Plan (PIP).</p> <p>Responsibilities</p> <ul> <li>Supervises the Quality Control and Performance Improvement of the Clinical Laboratory. </li><li>Creates and maintains forms, materials, policies, and procedures related to the Laboratory Quality Control. </li><li>Interacts with other hospital departments that have waived testing. </li><li>Assures compliance with all OSHA chemical and blood borne pathogen rules. </li><li>Communicates regularly with Laboratory Personnel. </li><li>Communicates regularly with Laboratory Director regarding the Quality Control of the Laboratory. </li><li>Reviews the Laboratory Proficiency Testing results. </li><li>Makes accurate and timely compilation of monthly volume statistic reports for Laboratory Quality Control. </li><li>Ensures accurate and timely compilation of PI statistics. </li><li>Coordinates maintenance of Policy and Procedure manuals for the Laboratory Waived Testing. </li><li>Functions as department director in Lab Director's absence. </li><li>Oversee the competencies for Waived Testing Nursing Personnel. Also provide education on Waived Testing for new employees. </li><li>Coordinate all Point of Care Testing, including education of nursing staff and development of monitoring reports under the supervision of the Director of Laboratory Services. </li><li>Develop and maintain on-line waived testing policy and procedure manuals in concert with the Director of Laboratory Services. </li><li>Responsible for technical functions of the Waived Testing, i.e., instrumentation, procedures, etc. </li><li>Perform other duties as assigned. </li></ul> <p>Qualifications</p> <p>Six years experience as a Clinical Laboratory Scientist preferred.</p> <p>Previous supervisory experience preferred</p> <p>Current CA License as a Clinical Laboratory Scientist</p>