Clinical Lab Scientist

CommonSpirit Health • Stockton, CA

7d • Onsite

About The Position

As our Clinical Laboratory Technologist, you will help healthcare providers obtain accurate and timely diagnostic information so they can make informed decisions about patient care. Every day you will perform clinical laboratory test procedures under general supervision and medical direction. You will be expected to fully understand and actively participate in fulfilling the Mission of the Organization and demonstrate behavior consistent with the Core Values. To be successful in this role, you must be proficient in clinical laboratory test procedures and committed to the organization's mission and core values.

Requirements

• Current California license as a Clinical Laboratory Scientist (CLS)
• Bachelor's Degree in a biological or chemical science as defined by CLIA.
• Must be appropriately trained in clinical laboratory science as evaluated by the Director of the Clinical Laboratory

Responsibilities

• Performs and reports waived, moderately complex, and highly complex test procedures on patient specimens adhering to the Section’s Standard Operating Procedures to ensure accurate and timely reporting
• Provides excellent patient care through clinical correlation of results, identification of patterns of bias, rapid notification of appropriate caregivers of critical values, and completion of testing within established turn-around-time limits
• Ensures that major automated equipment is operational by performing required maintenance, calibration and troubleshooting procedures; including contacting of instrument vendor for assistance or repair
• Performs required calibration and quality control procedures and maintains records to ensure tests are being performed within established parameters
• Performs proficiency testing as assigned and review results with laboratory clinical leaders
• Assists in evaluation and generation of compliant documentation for the validation of new procedures and equipment to provide the physician with the most current laboratory technology.

What This Job Offers

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