Clinical Laboratory Scientist (ESC)

Salinas Valley Health•Salinas, CA

1d•Onsite

About The Position

The Clinical Laboratory Scientist (CLS) works under the supervision of the Section Supervisor or Lead. Under General supervision, this role contributes to the quality of patient diagnosis and treatment by performing technical and complex laboratory analysis in one or more sections of the Laboratory. The CLS recognizes deviations from expected results, analyzes problems, and modifies procedures to eliminate technical problems. They serve as a resource person for other hospital staff by answering questions and solving problems for peers and others. The CLS may be asked to assume the responsibility of a Section Supervisor or Lead in their absence. This position performs other laboratory duties as assigned, assisting physicians in the diagnosis of disease and treatment of patients by performing technical and complex laboratory tests, following established laboratory procedures. The CLS may work in various areas including Chemistry, Bench Chemistry, Blood Bank, Hematology, Histology, Microbiology, Therapeutic Drug Monitoring, and Urinalysis. Responsibilities also include performing quality control procedures, documenting test results, taking appropriate actions to correct out of control results, and documenting those actions. The CLS serves as a resource for others, resolving technical irregularities, and correlating new procedures. They may be asked to supervise personnel and technical operations in a laboratory section when an on-site supervisor or Lead is absent. The role involves performing instrument checks and preventative maintenance on laboratory instruments, making minor repairs if needed, and documenting all work performed. The CLS reports normal and abnormal test results as established by Pathology and Hospital procedures, uses laboratory computers for various tasks such as editing, inquiring, receiving specimens, entering test results, and printing results. They receive patient specimens, prepare them for analysis, and collect certain specimens. Adherence to established Hospital safety standards and guest relations policies is required.

Requirements

Work requires knowledge generally acquired through a Baccalaureate Degree in Medical Technology, Chemistry, Biology or equivalent
A California Clinical Laboratory Scientist License/ASCP required
At least one year of experience as a Clinical Laboratory Scientist or Trainee is required
Experience must be within the last five years

Nice To Haves

Current BLS/Healthcare status as per American heart Association standards preferred

Responsibilities

Contributes to the quality of patient diagnosis and treatment by performing technical and complex laboratory analysis in one or more sections of the Laboratory
Recognizes deviations from expected results, analyzes problems and modifies procedures to eliminate technical problems
Serves as a resource person for other hospital staff by answering questions and solving problems for peers and others
May be asked to assume the responsibility of a Section Supervisor or Lead in their absence
Performs other laboratory duties as assigned
Assists physicians in the diagnosis of disease and treatment of patients by performing technical and complex laboratory tests, following established laboratory procedures
May work in more than one of the following areas: Chemistry, Bench Chemistry, Blood Bank, Hematology, Histology, Microbiology, Therapeutic Drug Monitoring and Urinalysis
Performs quality control procedures and documents the test results
Takes appropriate actions to correct out of control results and documents the actions taken
Serves as a resource for others: answers questions, resolves technical irregularities, and correlates new procedures
May be asked to supervise personnel and technical operations in a laboratory section in the absence of an on-site supervisor or Lead
Performs instrument checks and preventative maintenance on laboratory instruments and makes minor repairs if needed
Documents all work performed and actions taken
Reports normal and abnormal test results as established by Pathology and Hospital procedures
Uses the Laboratory computers to edit, inquire, receive specimens, enter test results, and print results
Receives patient specimens and prepares them for analysis; also collects certain specimens
Adheres to the established Hospital safety standards by following safety procedures and reports any unsafe conditions immediately to the supervisor or department head
Applies the Hospital’s Policies and Procedures regarding guest relations
Performs other duties as assigned or required