Quality Analyst - CLS

Cottage Health
United States, California, Goleta
Apr 28, 2026
Pacific Diagnostic Laboratories seeks a Quality Analyst - CLS for their Lab Quality Management department responsible for providing data analytic support for the Lab General Manager, Director of Quality VP Quality, and leadership for quality and performance improvement projects. Responsible for analysis, interpretation and communication of lab data with emphasis on identifying opportunities for improvement. Creates a system wide approach to lab data analytics and report distribution to generate improvement in patient care. QUALIFICATIONS: All job qualifications listed indicate the minimum level necessary to perform this job proficiently. Education: Minimum: Bachelor's Degree (If assessing competency of others, a bachelor's degree in chemical, physical or biological science is required). Certifications, Licenses, Registrations: Minimum: Current California license as a Clinical Laboratory Scientist. Licensure and experience has been validated and has been deemed qualified under the guidelines of the State of California and CLIA to perform clinical laboratory tests and examinations classified as waived, moderate or high complexity as described under CLIA. Preferred: MT (ASCP) Certification. Technical Requirements: Minimum: Intermediate MS Excel, Word, Outlook and PowerPoint skills; and a working knowledge of information systems. Preferred: Advanced MS Excel skills, Visio. Years of Related Work Experience: Minimum: 3 years of CLS experience. If the individual will be assessing high complexity technical competency of others, they will also need to have 4 years of experience or training in the specialty area that they are assessing. About Us Cottage Health is a leading acute care hospital system, located on the central coast of California, widely known for our superior patient care, innovation, medical research and education. Our health system operates primarily in Santa Barbara, CA, since 1888, and consists of three acute care hospitals, a Rehabilitation Hospital, multiple clinics and a multi-site Urgent Care system. Our mission is to serve the central coast communities with excellence, integrity, and compassion. Every day we touch thousands of lives in many different ways, resolute in our mission to put patients first. We take pride in helping our patients get back to living their lives - in the places they love. Cottage Health is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Cottage Health applicants are considered solely based on their qualifications, without regard to race, color, ethnicity, religion, age, gender, transgender, gender expression and identity, national origin, ancestry, disability, sexual orientation, marital status, military status or any other classification protected by law. This policy applies to all aspects of the relationship between Cottage Health and an applicant or employee. Cottage Health is committed to upholding discrimination-free hiring practices. We strive to cultivate an environment where exceptional people bring diverse perspectives and find belonging, support and connection to their work. Any Cottage Health applicants who require assistance or reasonable accommodations during the application process may request the need for accommodation with the Recruiter. Pay for non-physician positions is determined based on related years of experience and internal equity. Eligible employees may also receive additional forms of compensation, including shift differentials, on-call pay, incentive pay, and bonus opportunities, where applicable. Manager and above positions may participate in Cottage Health's annual management incentive program. Physician compensation is determined based upon specialty and may include bonus potential. For more information on our comprehensive Total Rewards offerings, please visit https://cottagehealth.org/careers/total-rewards. If you're already a Cottage Health employee, please apply on this link only.*