Clinical Lab Scientist 8 Hr. 7500 #13303 INTERNAL

Oroville Hospital•Oroville, CA

6d•$55 - $83

About The Position

Job Summary: The Clinical Lab Scientist performs medical laboratory tests, procedures, and analyses to provide data for diagnosis, treatment, and prevention of disease. Duties: Follows established procedures and evaluates and solves problems related to collection and processing of biological specimens for analysis Performs complex analytical tests or procedures, recognizes deviation from expected results, and takes appropriate action to maintain accuracy and precision Recognizes factors that affect measurements and results, analyzes QC data, makes judgments concerning the results, and takes appropriate action to maintain accuracy and precision Recognizes abnormal test results and answers inquiries about them, the methodology, specificity, and sensitivity; answers questions about specific factors that can influence test results Operates and maintains equipment, recognizes equipment malfunction, troubleshoots and repairs as necessary Helps evaluate new techniques and procedures in terms of space and personal requirement, method comparison, cost analysis, and the establishment of reference intervals; writes and revises technical procedures Assists in training and orientation of laboratory staff to cover various shifts if needed Assumes supervisions/management of the laboratory in the absence of the Laboratory Support Services Supervisor, Clinical Laboratory Scientist II, III, the Laboratory Shift Supervisors and the Laboratory Administrative Director, approving overtime, calling in extra help when needed, giving direction and guidance to support personnel Performs other duties as assigned Organizational Expectations: Provides a positive and professional representation of the organization Promotes culture of safety for patients and employees through proper identification, reporting, documentation, and prevention Maintains hospital standards for a clean and quiet patient environment to maintain a positive patient care experience Adheres to infection-control policies and protocols Participates in ongoing quality improvement activities Maintains compliance with organization's policies, as well as established practices, protocols, and procedures of the position, department, and applicable professional standards Complies with organizational and regulatory policies for handling confidential patient information Demonstrates excellent customer service through his/her attitude and actions, consistent with the standards contained in the Vision, Mission, and Values of the organization Adheres to professional standards, hospital policies and procedures, federal, state, and local requirements

Requirements

Current California Clinical Laboratory Scientist license
Bachelors degree (B.A) in medical technology or related science with completion of an accredited Clinical Laboratory (hospital based) program
Demonstrate ability to communicate effectively and work in a team setting
Demonstrate ability to recognize customers needs and respond above customer expectations
Ability to enter and retrieve data from hospital computer system
Basic knowledge of word processing, data base and department specific computer programs
Ability to read, analyze, and interpret common scientific and technical journals, financial reports, and legal documents
Ability to respond to common inquires or complaints from customers, regulatory agencies, or members of the business community
The ability to work with mathematical concepts such as probability and statistical inference and fundamentals of plan and solid geometry and trigonometry.
Ability to concepts such as fractions, percentages, ratios and proportions to practical situations
Ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts, and of technical instructions in mathematical or diagram form and deal with several abstract and concrete variables
Experience in treating patients in the following categories: All age groups

Nice To Haves

For Laboratory Shift Supervisor and Quality Assurance / Quality Control Supervisor, a Master's degree is preferred

Responsibilities

Follows established procedures and evaluates and solves problems related to collection and processing of biological specimens for analysis
Performs complex analytical tests or procedures, recognizes deviation from expected results, and takes appropriate action to maintain accuracy and precision
Recognizes factors that affect measurements and results, analyzes QC data, makes judgments concerning the results, and takes appropriate action to maintain accuracy and precision
Recognizes abnormal test results and answers inquiries about them, the methodology, specificity, and sensitivity; answers questions about specific factors that can influence test results
Operates and maintains equipment, recognizes equipment malfunction, troubleshoots and repairs as necessary
Helps evaluate new techniques and procedures in terms of space and personal requirement, method comparison, cost analysis, and the establishment of reference intervals; writes and revises technical procedures
Assists in training and orientation of laboratory staff to cover various shifts if needed
Assumes supervisions/management of the laboratory in the absence of the Laboratory Support Services Supervisor, Clinical Laboratory Scientist II, III, the Laboratory Shift Supervisors and the Laboratory Administrative Director, approving overtime, calling in extra help when needed, giving direction and guidance to support personnel
Performs other duties as assigned
Provides a positive and professional representation of the organization
Promotes culture of safety for patients and employees through proper identification, reporting, documentation, and prevention
Maintains hospital standards for a clean and quiet patient environment to maintain a positive patient care experience
Adheres to infection-control policies and protocols
Participates in ongoing quality improvement activities
Maintains compliance with organization's policies, as well as established practices, protocols, and procedures of the position, department, and applicable professional standards
Complies with organizational and regulatory policies for handling confidential patient information
Demonstrates excellent customer service through his/her attitude and actions, consistent with the standards contained in the Vision, Mission, and Values of the organization
Adheres to professional standards, hospital policies and procedures, federal, state, and local requirements