Staff Clinical Lab Scientist - Blood Bank - Evening Shift

Stanford Health Care•Palo Alto, CA

1d•$70 - $79•Onsite

About The Position

Performs a wide range of medical laboratory tests used to diagnose, treat, and prevent disease. Uses technical knowledge and theoretical understanding of tests to record and validate the accuracy and quality of results and ensure conformity to specifications. Applies appropriate control measures and protocols for abnormal results and reports discrepancies to a Senior, Reference, or Supervising Clinical Laboratory Scientist. Calibrates assays when calibration is part of each run; maintains supply inventory; performs and documents routine preventative maintenance; and troubleshoots simple issues, reporting instrument malfunctions to senior staff. Maintains current knowledge of assigned laboratory specialty areas. Performs clinical laboratory tests of varying complexity on body-fluid specimens according to laboratory protocols and policies. Maintains technical proficiency, interprets the significance of normal and abnormal results, performs equipment maintenance and function checks, and validates test results for accuracy and reliability. Follows applicable safety, health, and regulatory requirements and escalates clinical, equipment, or testing problems as appropriate. This is an evening-shift position at Stanford Health Care. The role requires a bachelor's degree in a related field, at least one year of directly related work experience, and CLS or CLS-LTD certification. The position includes substantial standing, walking, hand use, and repetitive hand motion, along with frequent exposure to temperature, humidity, or wetness and regular work around equipment and machinery.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in a work-related discipline or field from an accredited college or university.
One year of progressively responsible and directly related work experience.
CLS or CLS-LTD license or certification.
Ability to analyze data, draw conclusions, and interpret results.
Ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing.
Ability to learn new procedures and adapt to technological changes in the laboratory.
Ability to organize, prioritize, multitask, and adapt to changing priorities.
Ability to solve problems and identify solutions.
Ability to work effectively with individuals at all levels of the organization.
Knowledge and technical proficiency in assigned laboratory specialty areas.
Knowledge of infection prevention policies and procedures.
Knowledge of local, state, and federal regulatory requirements related to areas of responsibility.

Responsibilities

Accurately perform and complete laboratory analysis on body fluids in accordance with laboratory protocols and policies.
Adhere to safety and health requirements, state and federal regulations, and hospital procedures, policies, and service standards.
Apply appropriate control measures to tests with abnormal results, handle results according to protocol, and notify necessary personnel.
Maintain technical proficiency in assigned areas, keep abreast of technical developments, and acquire skills needed to adapt to technological changes.
Maintain current understanding of assigned laboratory procedures and interpret the significance of normal and abnormal results.
Perform clinical laboratory tests of varying complexity using standard procedures to support diagnosis, prevention, or treatment of disease.
Perform maintenance, function checks, and operational checks on analytical equipment to ensure accurate and reliable test results and reporting.
Resolve clinical, equipment, or testing problems by researching available reference materials and report or escalate problems to management as appropriate.
Record, analyze, and validate test results for accuracy, quality, and conformity to specifications.
Maintain supply inventory and perform and document routine preventative maintenance.
Calibrate assays when calibration is part of each run.
Perform simple troubleshooting and report instrument malfunctions to senior staff.
Perform other duties as assigned by supervisors.
Follow Stanford Health Care's C-I-CARE standards and contribute to an exceptional patient and family experience.