Reference Clinical Lab Scientist (CLS)

Stanford Health Care • Palo Alto, CA

2d • $78 - $88 • Onsite

About The Position

Serve as a technical resource to internal hospital staff and external entities; develop policies and procedures; review technical work of others, solve complex technical problems; develop teaching protocols/curriculums in addition to the essential function 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.
• 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
• 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 - Clinical 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

Responsibilities

• Adheres to all safety/health regulatory and state/federal legal requirements and the policies, operating procedures, and Service Standards of the Hospitals.
• Conducts statistical analysis of tests using clinical laboratory techniques in chemistry, biochemistry, immunology, microbiology or related laboratory specialties.
• Evaluates and interprets test relative to established guidelines and reference material. Reach conclusions, assign results, and conduct further testing or other actions as needed.
• Performs clinical laboratory tests of varying complexity using standard procedures examining specimens for the purpose of providing information for the diagnosis, prevention, or treatment of disease.
• Performs maintenance and function checks on electronic, analytical equipment and perform operational checks necessary for proper test performance to assure accurate and reliable test results and reporting.
• Provides consultation regarding the appropriateness of the testing ordered and interpretation of test results.
• Assists clients in ensuring the appropriate test are ordered.
• Serves as a technical resource to others.
• Accesses training needs and participates in-service training of laboratory personnel.
• May act as designee in the absence of supervisor or manager.
• Rotate as weekend lead, take on special projects and performs more complex, intense preventative maintenance.

Benefits

• Stanford Health Care sets a high standard for delivering value and an exceptional experience for our patients and families.
• Candidates for employment and existing employees must adopt and execute C-I-CARE standards for all of patients, families and towards each other.
• C-I-CARE is the foundation of Stanford’s patient-experience and represents a framework for patient-centered interactions.
• Simply put, we do what it takes to enable and empower patients and families to focus on health, healing and recovery.
• You will do this by executing against our three experience pillars, from the patient and family’s perspective: Know Me: Anticipate my needs and status to deliver effective care Show Me the Way: Guide and prompt my actions to arrive at better outcomes and better health Coordinate for Me: Own the complexity of my care through coordination
• Stanford Health Care (SHC) strongly values diversity and is committed to equal opportunity and non-discrimination in all of its policies and practices, including the area of employment.
• Accordingly, SHC does not discriminate against any person on the basis of race, color, sex, sexual orientation or gender identity and/or expression, religion, age, national or ethnic origin, political beliefs, marital status, medical condition, genetic information, veteran status, or disability, or the perception of any of the above.
• People of all genders, members of all racial and ethnic groups, people with disabilities, and veterans are encouraged to apply.
• Qualified applicants with criminal convictions will be considered after an individualized assessment of the conviction and the job requirements.

What This Job Offers

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