Clinical Laboratory Scientist (CLS II)

Shasta Regional Medical Center•Redding, CA

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About The Position

Shasta Regional Medical Center seeks a Clinical Laboratory Scientist (CLS II) to perform authorized waived, moderate, or highly complex laboratory tests at a level commensurate with the employee’s education, training, experience, and technical abilities. The role performs a wide variety of laboratory procedures using independent judgment and manual and automated methods across Hematology, Blood Bank, Chemistry, Urinalysis, Coagulation, Microbiology, Immunology, and other laboratory disciplines as introduced. The scientist follows laboratory procedures for collecting, processing, analyzing, and reporting patient test results; adheres to quality-control requirements; identifies and addresses problems that may affect test performance; maintains equipment; reviews results for accuracy before release; and recognizes age-specific differences in expected results. The position may include venipuncture or capillary puncture, general supervisory duties during a shift, and responsibilities related to the laboratory information system (LIS) or point-of-care testing (POC). The employee also helps maintain laboratory policies and procedures and follows department and hospital policies concerning safety, infection control, emergency preparedness, and human resources. Shasta Regional Medical Center is a 226-bed acute care facility serving Northern California and is a member of Prime Healthcare. The job is per diem with variable shifts. Compensation is estimated at $53.64 per hour; the exact starting compensation depends on factors including skills, experience, education, credentials, and licensure.

Requirements

Two years of clinical laboratory work experience covering all areas of a clinical laboratory.
Bachelor’s degree in biological science, chemical, physical, biological, or clinical laboratory science, or medical technology from an accredited institution, or other educational requirements specified in California Code of Regulations, Title 17, Section 1032 for a Clinical Laboratory Scientist (generalist).
Current and valid California State License.

Responsibilities

Perform only authorized waived, moderate, or highly complex laboratory tests, consistent with individual qualifications and technical abilities.
Follow laboratory procedures for collection, processing, analysis, and reporting of patient test results.
Follow established quality-control policies and document corrective actions when test systems deviate from performance specifications.
Identify problems that may adversely affect test performance, correct them when possible, or promptly notify the immediate supervisor, Director, or Medical Director.
Perform laboratory procedures using independent judgment and manual and automated methods in Hematology, Blood Bank, Chemistry, Urinalysis, Coagulation, Microbiology, Immunology, and other disciplines as introduced.
Perform and document instrument and equipment maintenance daily, weekly, monthly, or as needed.
Review patient results for accuracy before releasing or reporting them.
Recognize age-specific differences in expected results from newborns through geriatric patients.
Test proficiency-testing samples in the same manner as patient samples and avoid collaboration with other laboratories before reporting results to the appropriate agencies.
Perform venipuncture or capillary puncture on patients of varying ages, from newborns through geriatric patients, if required.
Assist in developing and maintaining laboratory policies and procedures.
Follow department and hospital policies related to safety, infection control, emergency preparedness, and human resources.
Potentially serve as General Supervisor, with responsibility for the section or department during the shift.
Potentially perform responsibilities related to LIS and/or POC.
Perform other tasks or responsibilities assigned by the department manager or director.