Clinical Scientist Jobs

About The Position

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

• Follow laboratory procedures for collecting, processing, analyzing, and reporting patient test results.
• Follow quality control policies and document corrective actions when test systems deviate from established performance specifications.
• Identify problems that may adversely affect test performance, correct them when possible, or immediately notify a supervisor, Director, or Medical Director.
• Perform laboratory procedures using independent judgment in Hematology, Blood Bank, Chemistry, Urinalysis, Coagulation, Microbiology, Immunology, and other disciplines added to the laboratory.
• 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 geriatrics.
• 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 various ages, from newborns through geriatrics, as required.
• Assist with developing and maintaining laboratory policies and procedures.
• Follow department and hospital policies and procedures related to safety, infection control, emergency preparedness, and human resources.
• May serve as Lead Tech in the absence of a supervisor, with responsibility for the section or department during the shift.
• May be assigned responsibilities related to LIS and/or POC.
• Perform other tasks or responsibilities assigned by the department manager or director.

Benefits

• Paid time off
• 401K retirement plan
• Medical coverage
• Dental coverage
• Vision coverage
• Tuition reimbursement
• Voluntary benefit options