Clinical Lab Scientist - Per Diem

Woodland Healthcare • Woodland, CA

2d • Onsite

About The Position

The clinical Laboratory Scientist has a California State license and performs tests requiring the exercise of independent judgment, assigned administrative duties and responsibility under the general direction of the Laboratory Director, Laboratory Manager, and Laboratory Supervisor. This includes all the necessary processes ancillary to such testing including, but not limited to, phlebotomy, equipment and glassware maintenance, reporting of findings, record keeping, reagent monitoring and ordering, quality assurance and quality improvement procedures, development of new or modified test procedures, and necessary administrative duties as may be assigned. The Clinical Laboratory Scientist will perform only those tests for which the scientist is qualified by education, training, and/or experience.

Requirements

• Education Level: Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university with a major in a biological science (Required upon hire).
• Experience: Meeting current licensure with the State of California as a Clinical Laboratory Scientist (Required upon hire).
• Clinical Laboratory Scientist (CLS) (Required upon hire).
• Demonstrated knowledge of modern clinical laboratory technique and procedures, including accepted Quality Control practices and knowledge of statistics (Required upon hire).
• Demonstrated knowledge of modern clinical laboratory techniques and procedures, aseptic technique and proper safe technique in the handling of hazardous materials and biological specimens.
• Knowledge of applicable laws and regulations relating to Health Information Management and Coding And the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act of 1996 (HIPAA).
• Ability to: Work as a team to meet the team goals and objectives.
• Ability to establish priorities among multiple needs, meet deadlines and maintain standards of productivity.
• Maintain a high degree of accuracy and precision on a consistent basis in the performance of laboratory procedures.
• Treat co-workers, patients, visitors, and the public with dignity and respect.

Responsibilities

• Performs technical procedures maintaining accuracy, precision, and meeting department time frames.
• Reports and interprets lab results accurately meeting turnaround time exceptions.
• Maintains reagents, supplies, and equipment for the department.
• Assist with the ordering, collecting and processing of laboratory specimens when needed.
• Performs projects and writes policies/procedures or reports, within time frame given.
• Documenting and/or gathering data as required.
• Participation in the Laboratory QA/QI program
• Incident documentation and reporting.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees