Clinical Laboratory Scientist
About The Position
Executes procedures in assigned areas of the Laboratory to deliver accurate results in a timely manner. 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. Performs basic and complex Laboratory procedures, including phlebotomy, specimen processing, quality control, quality assurance, and waived, moderate, or high complexity testing as classified under CLIA. If assigned to the Transfusion Service, performs moderate or high complexity testing and duties such as blood inventory management, blood product preparation, and issuing blood products for transfusion. Follows local, state, and federal regulations, codes, policies, and procedures to protect patient privacy and maintain safety and reliable testing. Assignments and scope of duties are consistent with the type of CLS license. This is a limited-term position with an anticipated duration of approximately six months. The schedule is full-time, 40 hours per week, with eight-hour shifts on variable days. The job shift is day/evening, and weekend requirements are rotating weekends.
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 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 manage workflow, including workload fluctuations, unexpected problems, shift hand-offs, STAT orders, specimen integrity issues, and review of pending logs and priority assignments.
- Knowledge of applicable local, state, and federal regulations, codes, policies, and procedures related to patient privacy and safety.
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.
- If assigned to the Transfusion Service, perform testing, manage blood inventory, prepare blood products, and issue blood products for transfusion.
- Respond appropriately to fluctuations in workload, unexpected equipment or information-system problems, shift hand-offs, STAT test orders, and specimen integrity issues.
- Review pending logs and priority assignments regularly.
- Follow standard practices, processes, and procedures in sequence, and comply with applicable regulations and policies to protect patient privacy and safety.
- 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
