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

MarinHealth Medical Center•Bon Air, CA

7d•Onsite

About The Position

Perform clinical laboratory procedures. The Clinical Lab Scientist II role is a full-time position working 8-hour day shifts, totaling 40 scheduled weekly hours. The position is within the Laboratories-Clinical department at MarinHealth Medical Center. MarinHealth is an integrated, independent healthcare system with a growing network of clinics and a new state-of-the-art hospital. They are recognized for their high-quality care, including being named one of the Top 250 Hospitals Nationwide by Healthgrades and receiving a 5-star Ranking for Overall Hospital Quality from the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services.

Requirements

Must have a 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 delegate and direct others in the performance of laboratory procedures
Must demonstrate the desire to further their knowledge in laboratory science and the willingness to accept additional responsibilities such as but not limited to staff development (e.g. training, in-service, internships, new technology evaluation, assist in test validation, teaching, resource person, etc.).
Possess the ability to distinguish colors for interpreting colorimetric reactions and cellular morphology
Employees in this position have access to protected health information. The protected health information a person in this position can access includes demographics, date of service, insurance/billing, medical record summary information, and all other information that may be contained in patient records. This position requires patient health information to perform the functions outlined as part of this position description.
Employees in this position must be able to demonstrate the knowledge and skill necessary to provide care and/or service based on the physical, psycho/social, educational, safety, and related criteria appropriate to the age of the patients served in his/her service group.

Nice To Haves

Basic Life Support (BLS) preferred at hire.

Responsibilities

Responsible for ensuring duties of assigned shift or work area are completed, working with other staff to adjust workload as necessary
Responsible for maintaining current knowledge of hospital policies and department policies and procedures.
Responsible for performing job within the parameters of these policies and procedures:
Follow all appropriate Blood and Body Fluid Precautions
Comply with laboratory quality control program
Maintaining records
Follow turnaround time policies
Use computer for data entry and information retrieval
Handle and process lab specimens
Perform test procedures specific to assigned section
Check test results for validity
Responsible for maintenance, calibration, and assessing accuracy and reproducibility of instrumentation
Keep equipment and work area clean and safe for use
Participate in competency testing and training
Participate in Proficiency Testing (CAP surveys)
Keep adequate stock of supplies in work area
Responsible for the operation of the assigned work area
Direct and instruct others in the performance of laboratory procedures
Responsible for routine care and maintenance of equipment in assigned work area or program i.e. safety, POC.
Participate in the following: Quality Control Programs, Proficiency Testing Program, Competency Testing Program, Training Program
Assist in the development, review, and revision of procedures for testing and instrumentation
Other duties as assigned