Lead Clinical Lab Scientist (CLS) - Point of Care Testing - Part Time - Chula Vista

This is a benefited, part time position (40 hours per two week pay period) with day shifts, primarily 9am-1pm, Monday through Friday, at Scripps Mercy Hospital Chula Vista. Includes $2k retention incentive for eligible new hires.

Join the Scripps Health team and work alongside passionate caregivers and provide patient-centered healthcare. Receive endless appreciation while you build a rewarding career with one of the most respected healthcare organizations nationwide.

Why join Scripps Health?

At Scripps Health, your ambition is empowered and your abilities are appreciated:

• Nearly a quarter of our employees have been with Scripps Health for over 10 years.
• Scripps is a Great Place to Work Certified company for 2025.
• Scripps Health has been consistently ranked as a top employer for women, millennials, diversity, and as an overall workplace by various national publications.
• Beckers Healthcare ranked Scripps Health on its 2024 list of 150 top places to work in health care.
• We have transitional and professional development programs to create a learning environment that enables you to thrive in your specific field as well as in your overall career.
• Our specialties have been nationally recognized for quality in areas such as cardiovascular care, oncology, orthopedics, geriatrics, obstetrics and gynecology, and gastroenterology.

Why join this team?

The Clinical Lab Scientist (CLS) Lead will serve as the liaison between our lab and non-lab personnel conducting point of care testing. The CLS Lead will provide excellent customer service to our healthcare providers and will serve as a resource for our nurses and physicians at Scripps Mercy Hospital Chula Vista for trouble shooting and problem solving. To be successful, the CLS Lead will have excellent communication skills and experience with working with interdisciplinary teams. The CLS Lead will be responsible for point of care testing compliance, serving as the point of contact for inspections.

The following are not eligible for hiring incentives:

• Internal candidates
• Rehires that left Scripps less than 3 years ago
• Candidates with less than 1 year of experience

In order to remain eligible for your retention incentive the following criteria must be met:

• Must remain in original hired FTE Status and Shift (if specified in offer letter)
• Must remain in original department/specialty
• Must remain in original Job Title
• Transfers to other locations will be reviewed on a case-by-case basis and may result in forfeiting remaining incentive bonus unless specifically noted in your offer letter.

Required Education/Experience/Specialized Skills:

• Baccalaureate Degree or degree acceptable by California Laboratory Field Services for the application of a Clinical Laboratory Scientist or Limited License.
• For Point of Care Leads: 2 years' experience in moderate or high complexity testing.
• Good critical thinking and analytical skills.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Proficient with medical terminology and computer systems.
  
  Required Certification/Registration:
• CDPH Licensure: MTA (Clinical Laboratory Scientist) Licensed to perform work in all areas of the Clinical Lab.
  
  Preferred Education/Experience/Specialized Skills/Certification:
• Point of Care Testing experience
• Leadership experience