Clinical Lab Scientist Specialist

University of California, San Francisco • San Francisco, CA

8d • Onsite

About The Position

Responsible for monitoring, developing, and/or modifying all aspects of Point-of-Care Testing at approved POC testing locations for both Waived and Non-Waived tests. Responsibilities include: Oversees the daily operations of Point-of-Care and related testing. Operates and troubleshooting of Point-of-Care instruments and equipment. Performing monthly, quarterly, and semiannually audits at POC testing locations, generating monthly QC statistic reports. Monitoring POC quality control results and assuring appropriate corrective action is taken. Auditing QC logs and POC compliance activities. Providing staff training of both non-waived and waived POC and competency validation. Writes and updates test procedures. Troubleshooting POC software, tracking POC instruments, and implementation of new POC sites to include installation and instrument connectivity. Duties also include licensure application and renewal, information management, quality assurance, proficiency testing, validation studies.

Requirements

• College Graduate with a BS or BA in a related science
• Valid California Clinical Laboratory Scientist license
• 2 Years recent experience in clinical laboratory
• Demonstrated superior theoretical knowledge, technical judgment and skills and the ability to work with a minimum of supervision
• Assumes responsibilities for keeping abreast of technical developments through current literature review.
• As requested by a POCT Supervisor, evaluates new procedures and makes recommendations
• Valid California Clinical Laboratory Scientist license or temporary license pending passing the next scheduled licensure exam

Nice To Haves

• ASCP or ASMT desirable
• Experience with current Chemistry and/or Hematology automated equipment.
• Experience with current POCT equipment
• Experience in technical training and competency assessment of healthcare professionals.
• Experience in statistical analysis of new methods
• Experience in high-volume hospital clinical laboratory setting
• Writing SOP
• Word processing, spreadsheet and database applications

Responsibilities

• Oversees the QA/QC Compliance Activities and Auditing at Point of Care Testing Locations for both Non-waived and Waived Tests
• Creates and Reviews Monthly POC Instruments QC Reports for both Non-waived and Waived tests
• Provide Trainings and Competency Assessments of POC Tests and Instruments to Staff at Point of Care Testing Locations for both Non-waived and Waived Tests
• Performs compliance related duties
• Troubleshooting POC software, tracking POC instruments, and implementation of new POC sites to include installation and instrument connectivity
• Updates existing test procedures and develops new ones
• Perform additional duties, projects, and/or special assignments as designated by the Supervisors.

What This Job Offers

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