Clinical Lab Scientist - Laboratory - Per Diem 8 Hours Days (6:00AM to 2:30PM) (Non-Union, Non-Exempt)
About The Position
The Clinical Laboratory Scientist performs clinical laboratory testing of biological specimens using appropriate professional knowledge. The position is under the direct supervision of the section Technical Coordinator and is ultimately responsible to the Director of Laboratory Services. Testing personnel are responsible for specimen processing, test performance, and reporting test results. The role performs routine and new complex testing requiring professional judgment, provides accurate and timely results, interprets test results in relation to test quality and patient age groups, and follows laboratory procedures for specimen handling, analysis, reporting, and recordkeeping. The scientist supports quality control and quality improvement, equipment calibration and maintenance, staff training, and a safe, organized, and efficient workplace. Phlebotomy or front-office assistance may be required as needed.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in medical technology or a related field.
- Valid State of California license as a Clinical Laboratory Scientist.
- Demonstrated skill commensurate with education, training or experience, and technical abilities.
- Ability to understand the theory behind tests performed and interpret test results in relation to test quality and patient age groups.
Nice To Haves
- Microbiology experience.
Responsibilities
- Analyze and prioritize work duties, identify technical problems during routine testing, and resolve them or promptly notify the appropriate supervisor or laboratory leader.
- Follow laboratory quality-control policies and procedures, document quality-control activities, calibrations, maintenance, and corrective actions, and maintain proficiency-testing records.
- Assist with developing recording systems and quality-control standards to ensure work steps are documented and results are accurate.
- Assist in training and orienting new employees and students, and provide trainees with objectives, instruction, and guidance.
- Assist the section supervisor with reviewing and resolving quality-control problems; assume the section supervisor role when required.
- Perform only authorized high-complexity tests and follow established policies when test systems are outside acceptable performance levels.
- Follow procedures for specimen handling and processing, test analysis, reporting, and maintenance of patient test records.
- Evaluate work systems and suggest or support changes that improve the quality of patient care; implement approved technical or administrative changes as needed.
- Assist with preparing procedure manuals when requested.
- Calibrate instruments, assess equipment accuracy, and perform first-line preventive or corrective maintenance when required; arrange service as appropriate.
- Review outgoing reports for technical and clerical errors when requested and notify the technical coordinator when supplies are low.
- Perform assigned routine and new complex test procedures using professional judgment and provide accurate, timely results.
- Consider patient needs specific to age-related standards of care; recognize normal variations and understand scientific reasons for deviations.
- Perform phlebotomy or assist in the front office as necessary.
- Maintain current competency, licensure, and credentialing files.
- Contribute to a safe, organized, and efficient workplace and interact with others professionally and cooperatively.
- Adapt to administrative changes in staffing and scheduling and perform other job-related duties as assigned.
