SLH Clinical Lab Scientist, Senior

Alameda Health System•San Leandro, CA

About The Position

The Senior Clinical Lab Scientist performs medical laboratory tests, procedures, experiments, and analyses to provide data for the diagnosis, treatment, and prevention of disease. The role conducts chemical analyses of body fluids, performs and evaluates quality-control studies, calibrations, and validations, and records and interprets test results according to laboratory protocols. Phlebotomy is performed as required, including collection from patients of all ages and at off-site locations as needed. The position maintains and troubleshoots laboratory equipment and instrumentation, keeps supplies and reagents available, and maintains a clean and safe work area. It also organizes concurrent testing during busy periods, trains new employees, supports patients and hospital departments, and keeps technical knowledge current. The Senior Clinical Lab Scientist may direct phlebotomists or laboratory clerical personnel and may oversee day-to-day laboratory operations. The position requires a bachelor’s degree from a four-year college or university, three to five years of related experience and/or training, or an equivalent combination of education and experience, as well as a current California Clinical Laboratory Scientist License. The stated pay range is $71.67–$88.70 per hour. Eligible positions receive a comprehensive benefits program; specific benefits are not listed.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree (B.S./M.A.) from a four-year college or university, three to five years of previous related experience and/or training, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
Current California Clinical Laboratory Scientist License.
Ability to perform at least ten venipunctures per hour with 100% accuracy in patient identification and specimen requirements.

Responsibilities

Conduct chemical analyses of body fluids, including blood, urine, and spinal fluid, to identify normal and abnormal components in accordance with laboratory protocols.
Perform quality-control studies, calibrations, and validations; follow procedures when results or controls are outside acceptable limits; analyze results, enter findings into the laboratory computer system, and interpret age- and sex-specific data.
Perform phlebotomy as required, including at least ten venipunctures per hour with accurate patient identification and specimen requirements; collect samples from patients of all ages and assist with phlebotomy training when needed.
Visit off-site locations to collect patient samples as needed.
Perform scheduled preventative maintenance on assigned instruments and equipment; troubleshoot and document repairs, replacements, malfunctions, technical problems, and maintenance; work with online technical support; maintain supplies, equipment, and a clean, safe work area.
Prioritize and organize work during busy laboratory periods and coordinate multiple concurrent tests.
Train new employees in hospital and laboratory policies, procedures, and operations.
Greet customers courteously and attentively; answer telephones, admit and register patients, order tests, and coordinate with hospital patient-care departments.
Maintain technical knowledge across clinical laboratory areas, stay current with clinical developments and requirements, attend departmental meetings, and remain aware of hospital policies and procedures.
May direct phlebotomists or laboratory clerical personnel and may provide day-to-day laboratory supervision and oversight.