CLINICAL LAB SCIENTIST
About The Position
The Clinical Laboratory Scientist performs a variety of laboratory tests, which may be complex and involve numerous steps and techniques. Tests may be performed in hematology, urinalysis, transfusion service, chemistry, coagulation, serology, and microbiology. Professional application of the principles, theories and techniques of laboratory science are used to produce reliable test results, which aid the physician in diagnosis and treatment. The Clinical Laboratory Scientist will need to exercise professional judgment and perform in a professional manner. The Laboratory Scientists are accountable for accurate results employing proper use of Quality Control materials. They must recognize the interdependency of tests and the conditions that may affect the results. They are expected to correct their own errors. They must maintain and make small repairs and adjustments to a variety of complex instruments. They may be responsible for the work of others in the absence of a supervisor. They are required to continually update their knowledge. They must comply with all applicable law and regulation.
Requirements
- California State Licensure.
- Ability to perform complex analyses requiring a definite network of steps and variables.
- In-depth knowledge of techniques, principles, and instruments.
- Ability to recognize problems, identify their cause, create alternatives, and determine solutions.
- Good communication skills.
- Responsibility for own work and decisions.
- Ability to supervise and teach others.
- Ability to evaluate procedures and instrumentation.
- Demonstrate knowledge and skill necessary to provide care and/or services appropriate to the age of the patients served.
Responsibilities
- Perform a variety of laboratory tests, which may be complex and involve numerous steps and techniques in hematology, urinalysis, transfusion service, chemistry, coagulation, serology, and microbiology.
- Apply principles, theories, and techniques of laboratory science to produce reliable test results that aid physicians in diagnosis and treatment.
- Exercise professional judgment and perform in a professional manner.
- Ensure accurate results by employing proper use of Quality Control materials.
- Recognize the interdependency of tests and conditions that may affect results, and correct own errors.
- Maintain and make small repairs and adjustments to a variety of complex instruments.
- Potentially be responsible for the work of others in the absence of a supervisor.
- Continually update knowledge.
- Comply with all applicable laws and regulations.
- Perform specimen collection and processing, including phlebotomy, venipuncture/finger stick, preparing specimens for pathology, and preparing samples for daily workload and reference lab.
- Perform clerical procedures such as reading and recording temperatures, assisting with inventory, ordering supplies and reagents, performing and recording quality control data, and other clerical duties.
- Perform routine and special tests in chemistry, hematology, coagulation, urinalysis, transfusion service, and serology.
- Set up, read, subculture, identify, and report microbiology cultures.
- Perform quality control procedures for media and VITEK panels.
- Perform and record daily, weekly, and monthly preventative maintenance on instruments.
- Troubleshoot and solve procedure and instrument malfunctions.
- Maintain a neat and clean work area.
- Act as a generalist technologist, moving between departments to complete workload.
- Assume responsibility for reporting test results to appropriate personnel.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
