Clinical Laboratory Manager Jobs in Spring Valley, CA

Schedule

Tuesday through Saturday, 4:00 pm- 12:30 am PST.

Why Millennium Health?

Millennium Health LLC is an accredited specialty laboratory with more than a decade of experience in medication monitoring and drug testing services, helping clinicians monitor the use and misuse of prescription medications and illicit drugs. The testing is used by healthcare professionals to obtain objective information about patients’ recent use of prescription medications and/or illicit drugs and helps monitor the effectiveness of treatment plans. Everyone that joins our team is key to our ability to support the clinicians and patients.

GENERAL SUMMARY

The Clinical Laboratory Scientist performs a variety of standardized urinalysis tests in a toxicology laboratory for the detection of prescription and illicit drugs using advanced LC-MS-MS technology and approves reports and patient results to ordering physicians.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

The following are intended to be examples of the accountabilities for which the person in this position is responsible. This position is not intended to be complete or all-inclusive and does not preclude management from assigning other or related functions for which the individual has demonstrated competency through performance.

• Responsible for testing and reporting laboratory test results for all test methods approved by CAP, NY and CLIA.
• Ensures accuracy and quality of test results meeting required turnaround times.
• Enters testing data and performs a variety of standardized tests on urine samples using advanced LC-MS-MS technology for the detection of prescription and illicit drugs.
• Evaluate the validity of results obtained, maintain proper records of results, and create a report of results.
• Maintains quality control and LC-MS-MS chromatographic data before release of results to physicians.
• Ensures that testing methods follow established quality control procedures; and assists with the preparation of chromatographic data reports prior to release to physicians.
• Identifies, troubleshoots, documents, and resolves problems with test results.
• Documents issues using the Laboratory Occurrence Management (LOM) form
• Acts as a resource and trainer to laboratory technicians and assistants
• Prepares and maintains reagents and supplies; performs maintenance on laboratory equipment and maintains a laboratory in a clean and orderly condition.
• Follows safe laboratory practices and participates in operational support activities necessary to maintain and optimize testing capabilities.
• May oversee the duties of clinical laboratory technicians and assistants who prepare specimens and perform other less complex procedures.
• The laboratory is actively involved in research and encourages Clinical Laboratory Scientists to participate in research projects.
• Participates in internal laboratory audits
• Required to follow all safety procedures, policies, precautions, and Quality Assurance.
• Other duties as assigned.
• Ability to ensure HIPAA, Confidentiality and Compliance policies, procedures, and standards are always adhered to.
• Ability to ensure administrative, physical, and technical cyber security controls are always adhered to.

SECONDARY ACCOUNTABILITIES

Remains aware of evolving needs and opportunities, showing flexibility in doing whatever is appropriate to support the Company’s success. Pursues educational opportunities to maintain advanced and up-to-date knowledge in the field. Performs all other related duties as required and assigned and understands that the items

Requirements

EDUCATION

• Bachelor’s degree
• Current California CLS license with a national certification from ASCP or similar.

EXPERIENCE

• 1+ years’ experience in high complexity testing; CLIA/CAP environment
• Must maintain continuing education units required by California Department of Health Services

SKILLS/KNOWLEDGE/ABILITIES

• Knowledgeable in laboratory methods and techniques
• Knowledgeable of equipment and supplies used in a laboratory
• Proficient in MS applications (Word/Excel/PowerPoint/Outlook)
• Strong interpersonal skills and ability to communicate with all levels of employees
• Effective attention to detail with high degree of accuracy

ESSENTIAL PHYSICAL & MENTAL REQUIREMENTS:

• Sitting (85 %), walking (5 %), standing (10%), and lifting up to 20 lbs. Physical requirements will vary depending on departmental needs.
• The employee is expected to read and understand standard operating procedures (SOPs)
• The employee should be able to convert SOP instructions into work-related tasks.
• The employee must be able to perform simple calculations as required in the SOP
• The employee must be able to use judgment when there is a deviation in the system and effectively communicate any discrepancy to their supervisor.

ADDITIONAL PHYSICAL & MENTAL REQUIREMENTS:

• The employee is regularly exposed to high pressure/high stress situations, and therefore, must be able to thrive in this type of environment.
• Must be able to tolerate a moderate noise level.
• Must be able to work an extended schedule as needed.

Benefits

• Medical, Dental, Vision, Disability Insurance 
• 401k with Company Match  
• Paid Time off and Holidays 
• Tuition Assistance 
• Behavioral and Health Care Resources 

POTENTIAL HIRING RANGE:

• $93,600.00 - $104,000.00
• Offers are based on skills, knowledge, and abilities of the selected candidate.

Millennium Health is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer and E-verify participant. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, creed, sex, national origin, disability, gender identity, sexual orientation or protected veteran status.

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