El Camino Health is committed to hiring, retaining and growing the best and brightest professionals who will carry our mission and vision forward. We are proud of our reputation in the community: One built on compassion, innovation, collaboration and delivering high-quality care. Come join the team that makes this happen.

Applicants MUST apply for position(s) by submitting a separate application for each individual job posting number they are interested in being considered for.

FTE
1

Scheduled Bi-Weekly Hours
80

Work Shift
Day: 8 hours

Job Description

Key Responsibilities:

• Creation of tools to assist respiratory leadership in monitoring and maintaining compliance for their ABG laboratory practices and accreditation
• Expected to compile & monitor established metrics to report to respiratory therapy and quality department
• Will be required to perform competency assessment for respiratory therapy staff
• This position works under general supervision, is responsible for all shifts and campuses, may be required to remain on campus immediately before, during and after regulatory visits and/or disasters.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in clinical laboratory science or equivalent.
• Prior experience in Lab QA and Safety preferred.
• Two (2) years' experience in blood gas analysis preferred.
• Four (4) years of combined experience as a CLS in an acute care hospital setting with clinical laboratory safety and quality assurance
• Strong knowledge of performance improvement, education, and training principles.
• Strong computer skills and proficient in Word, Excel, Access, Power Point, Visio and statistical programs required.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Demonstrated technical knowledge and skill in laboratory testing methods.
• Experience in developing, writing and administering processes, policies and procedures including training laboratory staff.
• Knowledge of CLIA, CAP, JC, AABB and local, state and federal regulations regarding safety (i.e., OSHA, Cal OSHA)
• Available to work a flexible schedule when needed.

License/Certification/Registration Requirements

• Valid and Current California Clinical Laboratory Scientist license
• MT (ASCP) certification, or equivalent, preferred.

Ages of Patients Served

This position does not generally require contact with patients, but may communicate with patients of all age categories.

Salary Range:
$61.20 - $91.80 USD Hourly

The Physical Requirements and Working Conditions of this job are available. El Camino Health will provide reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with a disability if that will allow them to perform the essential functions of a job unless doing so creates an undue hardship for the hospital, or causes a direct threat to these individuals or others in the workplace which cannot be eliminated by reasonable accommodation.

Sedentary Work - Duties performed mostly while sitting; walking and standing at times. Occasionally lift or carry up to 10 lbs. Uses hands and fingers. - (Physical Requirements-United States of America)

An Equal Opportunity Employer:
El Camino Health seeks and values a diverse workforce. The organization is an equal opportunity employer and makes employment decisions on the basis of qualifications and competencies. El Camino Health prohibits discrimination in employment based on race, ancestry, national origin, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, disability, marital status, age, medical condition or any other status protected by law. In addition to state and federal law, El Camino Health also follows all applicable fair and equitable employment policies from the County of Santa Clara.