Staff Clinical Lab Scientist - Blood Bank - Evening Shift

Stanford Health Care•Stanford, CA

2h•$70 - $79•Onsite

About The Position

Stanford Health Care is seeking a Staff Clinical Lab Scientist in Blood Bank Transfusion Services. The role performs medical laboratory testing used to diagnose, treat, and prevent disease, and records, analyzes, and validates results for accuracy, quality, and conformity to specifications. The scientist applies appropriate controls and protocols to abnormal results and reports discrepancies or problems to senior staff or management as appropriate. The position performs laboratory analysis on body-fluid specimens using standard procedures and maintains current knowledge of assigned laboratory procedures, specialty areas, and technical developments. Duties also include maintaining and checking analytical equipment, inventory and supplies, conducting routine preventative maintenance, troubleshooting basic issues, and following applicable safety, health, and regulatory requirements. The position is onsite at Stanford Health Care in Palo Alto and is scheduled for a full-time, eight-hour evening shift.

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 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 functional responsibility.

Responsibilities

Perform and complete laboratory analysis on body fluids in accordance with laboratory protocols and policies.
Perform clinical laboratory tests of varying complexity to support diagnosis, prevention, or treatment of disease.
Record, analyze, and validate test results for accuracy, quality, and conformity to specifications.
Apply appropriate control measures to abnormal results, handle results according to protocol, and notify necessary personnel.
Maintain current understanding of procedures used in assigned laboratory sections and interpret the significance of normal and abnormal results.
Demonstrate technical proficiency in assigned areas and keep abreast of technical developments, acquiring skills needed to adapt to technological changes.
Perform maintenance, function checks, and operational checks on analytical equipment to ensure reliable test results and reporting.
Maintain supply inventory and perform and document routine preventative maintenance.
Perform simple troubleshooting and report instrument malfunctions to senior staff.
Research and resolve clinical, equipment, or testing problems using available reference materials; report or escalate problems to management as appropriate.
Adhere to safety, health, state and federal regulatory requirements, and hospital procedures, policies, and service standards.
Perform other duties as assigned by supervisors.