Clinical Lab Scientist II, Laboratories-Clinical, Full-Time, Evneings

MarinHealth • Greenbrae, CA

36d • $66 - $99 • Onsite

About The Position

Perform clinical laboratory procedures. This role is responsible for ensuring duties of assigned shift or work area are completed, working with other staff to adjust workload as necessary. The position requires maintaining current knowledge of hospital and department policies and procedures, and performing job within the parameters of these policies. This includes following appropriate Blood and Body Fluid Precautions, complying with the laboratory quality control program, maintaining records, and adhering to turnaround time policies. The role involves using a computer for data entry and information retrieval, handling and processing lab specimens, and performing test procedures specific to the assigned section. Checking test results for validity, and being responsible for the maintenance, calibration, and assessing accuracy and reproducibility of instrumentation are key duties. The Clinical Lab Scientist II must keep equipment and work area clean and safe for use, participate in competency testing and training, and participate in Proficiency Testing (CAP surveys). Maintaining adequate stock of supplies in the work area is also required. The position is responsible for the operation of the assigned work area, directing and instructing others in the performance of laboratory procedures, and responsible for routine care and maintenance of equipment in the assigned work area or program (e.g., safety, POC). Participation in Quality Control Programs, Proficiency Testing Program, Competency Testing Program, and Training Program is expected. The role may also involve assisting in the development, review, and revision of procedures for testing and instrumentation.

Requirements

• BA/BS degree in Biology, Chemistry, Medical Technology/Clinical Laboratory Science, or other related science
• Minimum of completed pre-licensure training in California State Department Public Health accredited training program
• Minimum of three years of general laboratory experience in a hospital or acute care setting or three (3) continuous years with Marin General Hospital
• Lic Clinical Lab Scientist (CLS-L) required at hire
• Integrative Agitation Management (IAMTAC) required within 30 days of hire
• Ability to work in teams in which all members are mutually accountable
• Ability to work collaboratively with team members, hospital staff, patients, and physicians
• Willingness and ability to be trained in more than one laboratory discipline
• Capable of organizing multiple tasks, using time management skills and attention to detail
• Basic computer knowledge with the ability to do data entry and retrieval
• Knowledge of blood/body fluid precautions
• Demonstrated verbal and written communication skills
• Ability to read, speak, write, understand and follow English verbal and written instructions
• Demonstrated technical proficiency
• Ability to distinguish colors for interpreting colorimetric reactions and cellular morphology

Nice To Haves

• Basic Life Support (BLS) preferred at hire
• Desire to further knowledge in laboratory science
• Willingness to accept additional responsibilities such as staff development (e.g. training, in-service, internships, new technology evaluation, assist in test validation, teaching, resource person, etc.)

Responsibilities

• Ensuring duties of assigned shift or work area are completed, working with other staff to adjust workload as necessary
• Maintaining current knowledge of hospital policies and department policies and procedures
• Following all appropriate Blood and Body Fluid Precautions
• Complying with laboratory quality control program
• Maintaining records
• Following turnaround time policies
• Using computer for data entry and information retrieval
• Handling and processing lab specimens
• Performing test procedures specific to assigned section
• Checking test results for validity
• Responsible for maintenance, calibration, and assessing accuracy and reproducibility of instrumentation
• Keeping equipment and work area clean and safe for use
• Participating in competency testing and training
• Participating in Proficiency Testing (CAP surveys)
• Keeping adequate stock of supplies in work area
• Responsible for the operation of the assigned work area
• Directing and instructing others in the performance of laboratory procedures
• Responsible for routine care and maintenance of equipment in assigned work area or program (e.g., safety, POC)
• Participating in Quality Control Programs, Proficiency Testing Program, Competency Testing Program, and Training Program
• Assisting in the development, review, and revision of procedures for testing and instrumentation

Benefits

• Compensation Range: $66.03 - $99.04
• Health & Immunizations: measles, mumps, varicella, and annual influenza immunizations as a condition of employment (and annually thereafter). COVID-19 vaccination/booster remains strongly recommended. Medical or religious exemptions will be considered consistent with applicable law.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level