Lead Microbiologist CLS Full Time Rotate

San Ramon Regional Medical Center began serving residents of the San Ramon Valley and its surrounding communities in 1990. Located on a hillside overlooking the valley, we are a 123-bed, acute-care hospital, primary stroke center, and a cardiac heart surgery hospital. San Ramon Regional Medical Center provides comprehensive inpatient and outpatient services. Personalized service and a patient-centered philosophy are distinctive qualities of our facility. 

We offer competitive salaries and benefits including a matching 401(k), several health & dental plans to choose from, generous tuition assistance plans, and relocation assistance for select positions. 

• Comprehensive benefits for medical, prescription drug, dental, vision, behavioral health and telemedicine services 
• Wellbeing support, including employee assistance program (EAP) 
• Time away from work programs for paid time off, long- and short-term plan coverage 
• Savings and retirement  including a 401(k) Plan with a 50% match up to 6% of pay, employee stock purchase plan, flexible spending accounts, retirement readiness tools, rollover support, and financial well-being counseling 
• Education support through tuition assistance, student loan assistance, certification support, and online educational program 
• Additional benefits  life insurance, supplemental health protection plans, auto and home insurance, legal counseling, identity theft protection, and employee discount program 
• Registered nurses – Retirement medical benefit account (RMBA) – 2% of annual eligible income set aside in accordance with program guidelines 
• Benefits may vary by location and role 

Position Summary: 

Reporting to the Director of Laboratory Services, this person is responsible for the technical and scientific oversight in clinical area of specialty. Assigned area of specialty which can include Chemistry OR Hematology, Coag and Urinalysis. Oversees evaluation and maintenance of new and existing instrumentation/ procedures. Develops and monitors quality control programs related to a specific section. Maintains policies and procedures that meet State, JCAHO and other agency requirements. Oversees training and performance of section personnel. Performs all duties of section staff.

Qualifications

Minimum Education: Possesses a Bachelor’s Degree in laboratory technology or related science

Minimum Experience/Skills: Three (3) years experience in a clinical laboratory in area of specialty

Licenses/Certificates/Credentials: California Clinical Laboratory Scientist License OR California Clinical Laboratory Specialty License

Pay range: $56.42 - $90.28 

Individual wages are determined based upon a number of factors including, but not limited to, an individual’s qualifications and experience. 

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Processes and tests specimens, reviews and reports lab results, and performs operational duties, maintenance, and advanced troubleshooting of laboratory instrumentation and equipment. Acts as resource to other laboratory personnel. Provides direction to other laboratory staff that may include medical laboratory technicians and technologists. Will provide input on staff evaluations as requested. Maintains complete and up-to-date procedures manuals. Achieves ongoing compliance with regulatory agencies. In high volume core laboratories, will work in multiple departments/sections or multiple facilities within a market, as requested. Completes other duties assigned by laboratory supervisor or director. Will serve as point of care coordinator for non-laboratory tests, as requested.

Education:

Required: Bachelor’s degree from an approved college or university and/or graduate of an accredited school of medical technology, or equivalent such as military training as defined by 42 CFR 493.1489 or have qualified at the Medical Technologist level by achieving a satisfactory grade on an HHS examination before 2/28/92 42 CFR 493.1491. The above meets the required criteria as defined by CLIA regulations for High Complexity testing (42 CFR 493.1489 and 42 CFR 493.1491).

Experience:

Required: 3 years as a medical technologist in acute care facility with demonstration of increasing responsibilities

Certifications:

Required: Registered with an approved certifying agency (ASCP, NCA, AMT or CSMLS within 12 months