Clinical Laboratory Scientist - Technical Specialist

Sutter Health•Roseville, CA

About The Position

Functions as the technical and clinical subject matter expert in one or more laboratory areas. Evaluates Quality Control (QC) and Proficiency Testing (PT), takes corrective action when needed, and periodically summarizes results in reports or graphs for Medical Director review. Performs Quality Assurance (QA) duties, including reviewing patient testing, instrument maintenance, and temperature records, and taking corrective action as needed. Maintains current knowledge of technological advances and accreditation requirements for assigned laboratory areas and helps maintain accreditation readiness. Participates in accreditation surveys and regulatory agency inspections. Advises and guides technical and clinical problem-solving and troubleshooting to ensure accurate, actionable test results, and advises on technical aspects of developing and implementing policies, procedures, and protocols. Develops and coordinates validation and verification plans for new procedures and equipment. Develops training materials and competency assessments, and trains and assesses co-workers. Routinely performs Clinical Laboratory Scientist duties in one or more laboratory areas. Follows applicable regulations, codes, policies, and procedures to protect patient privacy and maintain testing safety and reliability.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Biology or a related field.
California Licensed Clinical Laboratory Scientist (CLS).
Five years of recent relevant experience.
Demonstrated knowledge and technical competence in specimen collection, preparation, testing applications, laboratory operations, and quality assurance in one or more clinical specialty areas.
Subject matter expertise in one or more technical laboratory areas and knowledge of regulatory and accreditation requirements.
Skill in QC/QA, equipment troubleshooting, training, competency assessment, procedure development, and technical problem-solving.
Ability to organize and prioritize duties and tasks for completion within expected time frames.
Ability to perform duties accurately, precisely, and reliably.
Sound judgment and problem-solving relevant to assigned duties.
Ability to interact compassionately and effectively with patients of diverse ages, backgrounds, values, beliefs, and behaviors.
Ability to respond appropriately to workflow fluctuations, unexpected problems, hand-offs, STAT orders, specimen-integrity issues, pending logs, and priority assignments.
Knowledge of applicable local, state, and federal regulations, codes, policies, and procedures related to patient privacy and safety.

Responsibilities

Evaluate QC and PT results, take corrective action when needed, and periodically summarize results for Medical Director review.
Review QA records, including patient testing, instrument maintenance, and temperature records, and take corrective action as needed.
Maintain knowledge of technological advances and accreditation requirements for assigned laboratory areas.
Help maintain accreditation readiness and participate in accreditation surveys and regulatory agency inspections.
Advise and guide technical and clinical problem-solving and troubleshooting.
Advise on technical aspects of developing and implementing policies, procedures, and protocols.
Develop and coordinate validation and verification plans for new procedures and equipment.
Develop training materials and competency assessments for new procedures and equipment.
Train co-workers and assess their competency.
Perform routine Clinical Laboratory Scientist duties in one or more laboratory areas.
Follow applicable regulations, codes, policies, and procedures to protect patient privacy and ensure testing safety and reliability.
Manage workflow in response to changing volumes, unexpected equipment or information-system problems, shift hand-offs, STAT orders, specimen-integrity issues, pending logs, and priority assignments.
Follow standard practices, processes, and procedures in sequence.