Clinical Lab Scientist (Per diem)
About The Position
Under the leadership of the department director, assistant director, and clinical supervisor, the Clinical Lab Scientist performs pre-analytical, analytical, and post-analytical procedures and analyses in all laboratory disciplines. The work provides accurate data for health maintenance, diagnoses, treatment, and monitoring of medical conditions. The CLS may guide, train, and mentor students and technical staff; monitor and maintain quality-control standards; and maintain high standards of customer service, appearance, and conduct. The role requires sound judgment when interacting with patients, medical staff, and team members, and protection of patient confidentiality in accordance with applicable laws and regulations. Other related duties may be assigned. Individuals in this classification are authorized by the Laboratory Medical Director to perform waived, moderate, and high-complexity testing, limited to procedures for which training is documented. CLS employees qualify under CLIA as general supervisors and may report patient test results without further review.
Requirements
- Current licensure as a Clinical Laboratory Scientist in the State of California.
- Computer application experience and proficiency.
- Ability to communicate verbally and in writing in English.
- Education required for California State CLS licensure.
Nice To Haves
- One year of recent and relevant experience is preferred.
Responsibilities
- Perform pre-analytical, analytical, and post-analytical procedures and analyses in all laboratory disciplines.
- Provide accurate laboratory data for health maintenance, diagnoses, treatment, and monitoring of medical conditions.
- Guide, train, and potentially mentor students and/or technical staff.
- Monitor and maintain quality-control standards.
- Maintain high standards of customer service, appearance, and conduct.
- Use sound judgment in interactions with patients, medical staff, and team members.
- Maintain patient confidentiality in accordance with applicable laws and regulations.
- Perform other related duties as assigned.
- Perform waived, moderate, and high-complexity testing when authorized and when training is documented.
- Report patient test results as a CLIA-qualified general supervisor without further review.
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