Clinical Laboratory Scientist (CLS III)

Prime Healthcare•Redding, CA

14h•Onsite

About The Position

Join an award-winning team of dedicated professionals committed to our core values of quality, compassion and community! Shasta Regional Medical Center, a member of Prime Healthcare, offers incredible opportunities to expand your horizons and be part of a community dedicated to making a difference. Shasta Regional Medical Center is a 226-bed acute care facility serving Northern California. The hospital offers a comprehensive range of services. Shasta Regional Medical Center is one of the nation’s 50 Top Cardiovascular Hospitals recognized by Watson Health and holds an ‘A’ Grade from Leapfrog Group, the nation's premier advocate of transparency in health care. The hospital is Joint Commission Certified for Stroke, Hip/Knee and Diabetes. They are a Five Star recipient for treatment of heart failure, respiratory failure and is named among the top 5% in the nation for patient safety. Shasta Regional Medical Center delivers patient-centered healthcare with compassion, dignity and respect for every patient and their family. For more information, visit www.shastaregional.com.

Requirements

Minimum five years hospital laboratory work experience required
Bachelor’s Degree in chemical, physical, biological science, or Medical Laboratory Technology from an accredited institution, or other educational requirements as stated in CLIA (42 CFR 493.1489)
Possession of a current and valid state Clinical Laboratory Scientist license

Nice To Haves

ASCP certification, or equivalent, preferred

Responsibilities

Functions as the department Section Supervisor or Lead, responsible for supervising the daily operation of the section(s).
Provides consultative services to the medical staff in the capacity of Technical Consultant.
Oversees the section/department performance improvement program and participates in hospital interdisciplinary performance improvement initiatives.
Is responsible for the technical and fiscal management of the section(s).
Oversees the section(s) quality management/assurance program.
Ensures compliance with all regulatory and accreditation requirements.
Assesses staff competency and completes performance evaluations in a timely manner.
Ensures the accuracy of patient results prior to releasing or reporting.
Develops, maintains and updates section policy and procedure manuals.
Reviews quality control performance ensuring documentation of corrective actions taken when test systems deviate from the laboratory's established performance specifications.
Identifies problems that may adversely affect test performance and either correct the problem or immediately notify the Director, or Medical Director.
Performs a wide variety of laboratory procedures requiring independent judgment using both manual and automated methods in Hematology, Blood Bank, Chemistry, Urinalysis, Coagulation, Microbiology, Immunology, and any other discipline as introduced into the laboratory.
Ensures the performance and documentation of equipment maintenance; daily, weekly, monthly, or as needed.
Recognizes age specific differences in expected results for newborns to geriatrics.
Ensures that the testing of proficiency testing samples are tested in the same manner as patient samples and that collaboration with other laboratories is prohibited prior to the reporting of proficiency testing results to the appropriate agencies.
Ensures the currency of all laboratory policies and procedures.
Adheres to all department and hospital policies and procedures related to safety, infection control, emergency preparedness, and human resources.
May be assigned responsibilities related to LIS and/or POC.
Other tasks or responsibilities may be assigned by the department manager/director.