Sr. CLS Specialist POCT/Technical Consultant (TC)
The University of California, San Diego
About this position
Position Description
The POCT Sr. CLS Specialist/Technical Consultant (TC) supports the Point-of-Care Testing (POCT) program by providing technical, regulatory, and operational oversight across ambulatory clinical sites. This role functions in a Technical Consultant (TC) capacity under delegation from the Laboratory Director and is responsible for device setup, configuration, validation, troubleshooting, quality oversight, training governance, and regulatory compliance for tests within POCT, in accordance with CLIA, California CDPH-LFS, CAP standards, manufacturer instructions, and laboratory policies. Responsibilities include POCT device setup, configuration, validation, maintenance, troubleshooting, and connectivity support; middleware administration (e.g., Telcor); Epic build support, test mapping, and result transmission troubleshooting; operator access management; QC/PT review; corrective action follow-up; competency and training oversight; policy and SOP maintenance; regulatory compliance activities; and support of inspections, audits, licensing, and accreditation requirements. This role also supports new clinic onboarding and implementation, performs site visits and compliance audits across UC San Diego Health ambulatory POCT clinics, provides technical guidance to POCT staff, and supports quality improvement, workflow standardization, and data integrity across multiple testing locations. Performs other duties as assigned.
Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree in Clinical Laboratory Science or related field. Active California General Clinical Laboratory Scientist License. Four (4) years of experience as a licensed General Clinical Laboratory Scientist within the designated subspecialty; or an equivalent combination of education and experience; and knowledge and abilities essential to the successful performance of the duties assigned to the position.