Clinical Laboratory Scientist II - Per Diem

sjgov•Stockton, CA

6d•Onsite

About The Position

Introduction This recruitment is being given to fill 1 part-time position in the San Joaquin General Hospital and to establish an eligible referral pool to fill future part-time opportunities. Resumes will not be accepted in lieu of an application. A completed application must be postmarked or received online by the final filing deadline. NOTE: All correspondences relating to this recruitment will be delivered via e-mail. The e-mail account used will be the one provided on your employment application during time of submittal. Please be sure to check your e-mail often for updates. If you do not have an e-mail account on file, Human Resources will send you correspondences via US Mail. TYPICAL DUTIES Makes a variety of microbiological examinations of specimens such as feces, urine, sputum and body fluids, including initial isolation of organisms, identification of organisms, antibiotic susceptibility testing of the organism and identification of parasites. Makes biochemical analyses of blood and other fluids to determine the quantitative presence of creatinine, glucose, protein, calcium and other chemical components. Makes qualitative biochemical and microscopic analyses of urine specimens. Performs hematological examinations such as complete blood counts, differential counts, sedimentation rates, coagulation studies, platelet and reticulocyte counts, and bone marrow preparations. Performs immunohematological examinations such as blood typing and cross matching. Performs special procedures required such as glucose tolerance tests, kidney function tests, and other similar tests. Participates in developmental work for new tests and procedures. Performs quality control procedures, equipment maintenance, and recordkeeping as required in the performance of tests and examinations; may assume responsibility for specialized tasks such as quality control reporting. May act as lead worker over other laboratory employees and laboratory trainees.

Requirements

Experience: One-year equivalent to Clinical Laboratory Scientist I in San Joaquin County.
Licenses and Certificates: Possession of a valid license as a Clinical Laboratory Scientist (CLS) issued by the State of California, Department of Public Health.
Special Requirement: When assigned to the Microbiology Unit, a valid license as a Clinical Microbiologist Scientist may substitute for the CLS issued by the State of California, Department of Public Health.
KNOWLEDGE The principles, methods, materials, techniques and terminology of biochemistry, microbiology, immunology, hematology, immunohematology, and clinical microscopy as related to medical technology; recent developments, current literature, current regulations and policies, and sources of information in medical technology.
ABILITY Perform assigned tasks according to prescribed procedures; make accurate observations and records of test result; interpret test data and draw logical conclusions; correlate test results and evaluate validity; follow oral and written instructions in precise detail; perform examinations using manual or modern automated methodology; communicate effectively, orally and in writing; establish effective working relationships with physicians, hospital staff, and others; act as a lead worker over others; use initiative and be innovative in setting up new procedures.

Responsibilities

Makes a variety of microbiological examinations of specimens such as feces, urine, sputum and body fluids, including initial isolation of organisms, identification of organisms, antibiotic susceptibility testing of the organism and identification of parasites.
Makes biochemical analyses of blood and other fluids to determine the quantitative presence of creatinine, glucose, protein, calcium and other chemical components.
Makes qualitative biochemical and microscopic analyses of urine specimens.
Performs hematological examinations such as complete blood counts, differential counts, sedimentation rates, coagulation studies, platelet and reticulocyte counts, and bone marrow preparations.
Performs immunohematological examinations such as blood typing and cross matching.
Performs special procedures required such as glucose tolerance tests, kidney function tests, and other similar tests.
Participates in developmental work for new tests and procedures.
Performs quality control procedures, equipment maintenance, and recordkeeping as required in the performance of tests and examinations; may assume responsibility for specialized tasks such as quality control reporting.
May act as lead worker over other laboratory employees and laboratory trainees.