Reference Clinical Lab Scientist

Stanford Health Care•Stanford, CA

49d•$78 - $88•Onsite

About The Position

Serve as a technical resource to internal hospital staff and external entities; develop policies and procedures; review technical work of others, solve complex technical problems; develop teaching protocols/curriculums in addition to the essential function of the CLS. Educates internally and externally as requested.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in a work-related discipline/field from an accredited college or university
Four (4) years of progressively responsible and directly related work experience.
Ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing
Ability to conduct analysis and formulate conclusions
Ability to plan, prioritize and meet deadlines
Ability to work effectively with individuals at all levels of the organization
Knowledge of chemistry, biology, microbiology and related laboratory sciences
Knowledge of computer systems and software used in functional area
Knowledge of laboratory controls, methods, procedures and regulations
Knowledge of new technologies (in specific field) and maintain and stay abreast of updates and changes
CLS or CLS Limited - Clinical Laboratory Scientist License
Clinical Chemist Scientist License
Clinical Cytogeneticist Scientist License
Clinical Genetic Molecular Biologist Scientist License
Clinical Hematologist Scientist License
Clinical Histocompatibility Scientist License
Clinical Immunohematologist Scientist License
Clinical Microbiologist Scientist License
Clinical Toxicologist Scientist License
for Microbiology, Virology, Cytology or Genomics Labs only: PHM – California Certified Public Health Microbiologist; or CGMBS – Clinical Genetic Molecular Biology Scientist

Responsibilities

Adheres to all safety/health regulatory and state/federal legal requirements and the policies, operating procedures, and Service Standards of the Hospitals.
Conducts statistical analysis of tests using clinical laboratory techniques in chemistry, biochemistry, immunology, microbiology or related laboratory specialties.
Evaluates and interprets test relative to established guidelines and reference material. Reach conclusions, assign results, and conduct further testing or other actions as needed.
Performs clinical laboratory tests of varying complexity using standard procedures examining specimens for the purpose of providing information for the diagnosis, prevention, or treatment of disease.
Performs maintenance and function checks on electronic, analytical equipment and perform operational checks necessary for proper test performance to assure accurate and reliable test results and reporting.
Provides consultation regarding the appropriateness of the testing ordered and interpretation of test results. Assists clients in ensuring the appropriate test are ordered.
Serves as a technical resource to others. Accesses training needs and participates in-service training of laboratory personnel.
May act as designee in the absence of supervisor or manager. Rotate as weekend lead, take on special projects and performs more complex, intense preventative maintenance.