Lead, Clinical Lab Scientist (CLS) - Point of Care Testing - La Jolla

This is a full time position with 8-hour day shifts, Monday through Friday for Point of Care Testing (POCT) at Scripps Memorial Hospital La Jolla. Includes $4k retention incentive and $3000 relocation 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?

As the largest and busiest hospital in the Scripps system, we see a diversity of patients with a variety of clinical symptoms, making each day unique and exciting. La Jolla is the area's largest Level I Trauma Center, and as part of our laboratory, you will be an integral part of our frontline, fast-paced care. The La Jolla laboratory management considers each person an invaluable member of our lab family, providing essential information for the best care of our patients and nurturing the highest staff satisfaction. To be successful, the Lead CLS for Point of Care Testing (POCT) will have excellent communication skills and experience with working with interdisciplinary teams.

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:

• ASCP Experience with Epic software
• Point of care testing experience