Clinical Laboratory Scientist – Generalist
San Diego, California
Sharp Memorial Hospital

Clinical Laboratory Scientist (Travel)

Location: San Diego, California
Employment Type: Clinical - Allied - Travel
Contract Length: 13 weeks

Job Description

Key Responsibilities

• Perform analytic testing procedures following written policies and procedures; identify and submit necessary revisions.
• Conduct new procedures within acceptable training intervals and meet department turnaround time goals.
• Document activities and results thoroughly and accurately; proofread work to ensure zero defects and harm.
• Review operational reports for clerical and analytical errors and correct as needed.
• Evaluate data accuracy and investigate questionable findings with appropriate follow-through.
• Perform pre-analytical (patient reception, sample collection, processing) and analytical procedures, considering patient age and population-specific factors.
• Demonstrate emotional intelligence, critical thinking, and logical decision-making, especially under stressful situations.
• Serve as a key resource for employee and student training, development, and competency assessment.
• Operate and validate testing equipment, analyzers, and technology.
• Participate in writing and revising policies and procedures.
• Perform additional duties to meet operational needs.

Equipment Management

• Utilize equipment and analyzers per manufacturer instructions and established procedures.
• Report, document, and resolve equipment or reagent issues promptly.
• Remove defective equipment from use and coordinate repairs; verify inspections are current.
• Validate equipment performance post-repair.
• Participate in evaluation and selection of analyzers and test methodologies.
• Perform preventive and corrective maintenance on equipment.
• Manage inventory and evaluate consumables to prevent shortages; alert ordering personnel as needed.

Quality Assurance

• Coordinate and complete processes to meet quality testing standards and engage in continuous process improvement.
• Represent the laboratory department in committees, taskforces, or workgroups as needed.
• Communicate clearly using tools such as Closed Loop and SBAR.
• Supervise Medical Lab Technicians, Certified Phlebotomy Technicians, and Laboratory Assistants, promoting accountability and teamwork.
• Complete and assess QC performance, proficiency testing, test validation/calibration/linearity, and take corrective actions as needed.
• Monitor quality assurance indicators and work with the team to meet or exceed thresholds.
• Identify errors and follow through with investigation, correction, documentation, and notification to caregivers and lab leadership.
• Demonstrate self-awareness and pursue continuous professional growth.
• Perform shift lead duties as necessary.
• Participate in regulatory and safety compliance activities.

Requirements

• California Clinical Laboratory Scientist (CLS) Generalist license - REQUIRED
• ASCP certification preferred
• Minimum 3 years recent CLS experience

This position offers an opportunity to work in a dynamic clinical laboratory environment with a focus on quality, teamwork, and professional development.