Clinical Laboratory Scientist (CLS)
About The Position
The Clinical Laboratory Scientist executes procedures in assigned Laboratory areas to deliver accurate results in a timely manner. The role maintains competence in pre-analytic, analytic, and post-analytic procedures on biological specimens to support health care providers in diagnosing, treating, monitoring, and preventing disease. Duties include basic and complex Laboratory procedures such as phlebotomy, specimen processing, quality control, quality assurance, and waived, moderate, or high complexity testing as classified by CLIA. When assigned to the Transfusion Service, the role performs moderate or high complexity testing and may manage blood inventory, prepare blood products, and issue products for transfusion. The position follows applicable regulations, codes, policies, and procedures to protect patient privacy and maintain safety and reliable testing.
Requirements
- Bachelor's degree in biology or a related field.
- California Licensed Clinical Laboratory Scientist (CLS).
- Demonstrated knowledge and technical competence in routine specimen collection, preparation, testing applications, laboratory operations, and quality assurance in one or more assigned clinical specialty areas.
- Ability to perform job duties and assigned tasks accurately, precisely, and reliably, using sound judgment and problem-solving.
- Ability to interact compassionately and effectively with patients of diverse ages, backgrounds, values, beliefs, and behaviors.
- Ability to follow standard practices, processes, and procedures in sequence.
- Knowledge of applicable local, state, and federal regulations, codes, policies, and procedures concerning patient privacy and safety.
- Ability to organize and prioritize duties and tasks for completion within expected timeframes.
Responsibilities
- Perform pre-analytic, analytic, and post-analytic procedures on biological specimens.
- Perform Laboratory procedures, including phlebotomy, specimen processing, quality control, quality assurance, and waived, moderate, or high complexity testing.
- When assigned to the Transfusion Service, perform testing, manage blood inventory, prepare blood products, and issue blood products for transfusion.
- Follow applicable regulations, codes, policies, and procedures to protect patient privacy and ensure safety and reliability in testing.
- Respond to fluctuating workload, unexpected situations or equipment and information systems failures, shift hand-offs, STAT orders, specimen integrity issues, and pending-log and priority reviews.
- Organize and prioritize duties to complete assigned tasks within expected timeframes.
Benefits
- Comprehensive benefits package for eligible positions.
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Job Type
Full-time
