Clinical lab Scientist Reference Technologist (CLS) Hematology

Stanford Health Care Tri-Valley•Pleasanton, CA

1d•$59 - $79

About The Position

If you're ready to be part of our legacy of hope and innovation, we encourage you to take the first step and explore our current job openings. Your best is waiting to be discovered. Day - 08 Hour (United States of America) Job Summary Serves as a technical resource to internal hospital staff and external entities; develops policies and procedures; reviews technical work of others, solves complex technical problems; develops teaching protocols/curriculums in addition to the essential functions of the CLS. Educates internally and externally as requested.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in a work-related discipline/field from an accredited college or university
Four (4) years of progressively responsible and directly related work experience.
CLS or
CLS Limited – Clinical Laboratory Scientist
CLS-CHEM – Clinical Chemist Scientist License
CLS-CYTO – Clinical Cytogeneticist Scientist License
CLS-GMB – Clinical Genetic Molecular Biologist Scientist License
CLS-HEMA – Clinical Hematologist Scientist License
CLS-HISTO – Clincal Histocompatibility Scientist License
CLS-IMM – Clinical Immunohematologist Scientist License
CLS-MICRO – Clinical Microbiologist Scientist License
CLS-TOX – Clinical Toxicologist Scientist License
For Microbiology, Virology, Cytology or Genomics Labs only: PHM – California Certified Public Health Microbiologist; or CGMBS – Clinical Genetic Molecular Biology Scientist
Ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing
Ability to conduct analysis and formulate conclusions
Ability to plan, prioritize and meet deadlines
Ability to work effectively with individuals at all levels of the organization
Knowledge of chemistry, biology, microbiology and related laboratory sciences
Knowledge of computer systems and software used in functional area
Knowledge of laboratory controls, methods, procedures and regulations
Knowledge of new technologies (in specific field) and maintain and stay abreast of updates and changes

Responsibilities

Adhere to all safety/health regulatory and state/federal legal requirements and the policies, operating procedures, and service standards of the hospitals.
Conduct analyses using clinical laboratory techniques in hematology, chemistry, biochemistry, immunology, microbiology or related laboratory specialties.
Perform clinical laboratory tests of varying complexity using standard procedures to provide information for the diagnosis, prevention, or treatment of disease.
Maintain and verify the functionality of analytical instruments. Perform operational checks to ensure accurate assay performance and reliable results.
Perform advanced equipment/instrument maintenance and troubleshooting.
Serve as a technical resource to others. Assess training needs, develop training materials, and provide in-services for laboratory personnel. Conduct competency assessment of staff as assigned.
Lead validation/verification of laboratory instruments/assays. Complete validation reports/summaries.
Develop, review, and update laboratory policies and procedures.
Prepare for and support regulatory/accreditation surveys.
Participate in quality improvement projects and assist with quality assurance activities.
Act as designee in the absence of supervisor or manager as needed. Rotate as weekend lead.
Perform other duties as assigned.