Clinical Lab Scientist - Days

UCSF•San Francisco, CA

3d•$73 - $91•Onsite

About The Position

Performs test procedures in Chemistry. Performs and reports test results (manually and automated). Operates laboratory instrumentation & equipment to accurately generate test results. Initiates troubleshooting of errant laboratory instrumentation & equipment as needed. Follows established quality control procedures and participates in all associated tasks in the section. Must be able to work in a high-volume setting. A new employee must accomplish the following tasks within the six-month probationary period or within the first six months from hiring date if a probationary period does not apply. The following described are performance standards expected of all employees hired at this level. Attaining these performance standards will require instruction from the supervisor and/or persons designated by the supervisor and initiated by the employee. In addition, the employee must adhere to all UCSF Medical Center and departmental policies.

Requirements

Flexibility to orient and work at all UCSF Medical Center locations.
College graduate degree with a BA or BS in a related science.
California Clinical Laboratory Scientist (CLS) license or California Clinical Chemistry Scientist License

Nice To Haves

Previous experience in a high-volume laboratory doing clinical laboratory testing.
Experience with current automation and instrumentation used in a clinical laboratory.
Recent experience performing clinical lab testing in Chemistry.

Responsibilities

Performs all procedures assigned to the shift in an accurate and efficient manner.
Learns and performs any new procedure within a reasonable time frame.
Performs procedures in a manner, which does not deviate from the step-by-step procedure write-up. Any deviation from the procedure must be reviewed with a supervisor prior to sending any results.
Be responsible for procedural updates by reviewing procedures on an annual basis, checking posted and emailed updates, and by reading and initialing all meeting notes.
Completes test procedures and transmits results in the laboratory computer system within established turn-around times (TATs).
Reviews results and validates on computer screen before releasing the results to the LIS (Laboratory Information System).
Monitors pending logs for incomplete tests. Follows up to ensure testing is performed and completed.
Never alters patient test results in any way after they have been released to the LIS except through accepted procedure with documentation.
Calls panic value results to unit or MD within 30 minutes of test completion and enters appropriate English Text Code and documentation. Notifies resident of issues with calling result.
Reports abnormal results, as indicated in the procedures, to supervisor and/or resident in a timely manner (if applicable).
Labels specimens, reagents and worksheets with required information in a legible and neat manner with ink pen.
Legibly records the results of manual tests on worksheets in ink. Manually enter test results that are not transmitted by on-line instruments within 30 minutes.
Correctly makes dilutions following the dilution protocol for the assay.
Communicates across shifts in regard to patient and instrument problems and pending tests. Follows Hand Off Procedure.
Completes required training and competency assessments within the assigned time frames.
Maintains a clean and neat work area. Replenishes supplies and prepares reagents as needed.
Wears buttoned lab coat, gloves, and uses face protection when handling patient samples. Exercises proper care and precautions to protect oneself from health hazards. Refrains from smoking, drinking, or eating in and around work areas.
Takes full responsibility for errors when committed, notifies required personnel, and completes appropriate documentation.
Integrates assigned tasks to complete the assignments by the end of the work shift.
Works well without close or continual supervision.
Accepts a reasonable increase in the workload when necessary or assigned by a supervisor.
Adheres to all policies and procedures established in the Clinical Laboratory Personnel Policies.
Performs special studies or projects when added to routine procedure run or when assigned separately.
Assists in the training of new CLS’s and CLS trainees and students.
Assists with receiving, unpacking, and storage of reagents and supplies.
Assists coworkers when own tasks are completed.
Assists with answering phone calls or in-lab inquiries. Maintains a respectful and professional attitude at all times.
Operates laboratory equipment and analytical instruments in a proper and efficient manner.
Evaluates the proper performance of laboratory equipment and instrumentation and notifies the supervisor of any malfunction.
Be able to initiate troubleshooting of any instrument when a malfunction occurs.
Notify the first available supervisor or specialist of malfunction. If no supervisor on site, and if an instrument cannot be used until repaired, attaches Repair Tag or Out of Service tag, and sends email to bench staff alerting them to the status.
Never modifies or alters the equipment or instrumentation without consulting a supervisor.
Performs maintenance on equipment as assigned or instructed by a supervisor or specialist.
Initials Maintenance Logs after performing maintenance procedures.
Records malfunction and corrective action in service logbooks. Notifies supervisor and/or bench staff via email of pending service calls.
Prepares QC material as needed.
Analyzes required quality control material for all procedures.
Records QC results on worksheet and/or in the LIS.
Repeats test/test run if controls are outside the posted control range. Initiates troubleshooting of out-of-control situations.
Notifies a supervisor whenever results of assays on QC materials are out-of-range.
Completes analysis of proficiency testing material within stated turn-around-time.
Collects sample at patient bedside when required by the procedure (if applicable).
Initiates Laboratory Problem Reports or Incident Reports to document complaints, errors, injuries and/or variances from standard procedure.
Completes projects or studies within the agreed upon time period.