AHD Senior Clinical Laboratory Scientist

Duties & Essential Job Functions

• Counsults with physicians and other healthcare professionals to interpret test results and recommend treatments.
• Conducts chemical analyses of body fluids such as blood, urine, spinal fluid, and other, to determine presence of normal and abnormal components according to laboratory protocols.
• Performs quality control studies, calibrations and validations to ensure accuracy of clinical data.
• Follows procedures/protocols when results/controls are out of established/acceptable limits.
• Analyzes test results and enters findings in the laboratory computer system.
• Interprets age and sex specific data.
• Performs phlebotomies as required, at least ten (10) venipunctures per hour, with 100% accuracy regarding patient ID and correct specimen requirements.
• Performs phlebotomies on patients of all ages.
• Assists with phlebotomy training when necessary.
• Visits off-site locations to collect samples from patients as needed.
• Performs routine preventative maintenance on assigned instruments and equipment according to established schedule and procedures.
• Troubleshoots, resolves, and documents in the appropriate logs any repairs, replacement, malfunctions or technical problems, and maintenance needed on any laboratory instrumentation.
• Maintains appropriate levels of supplies/reagents and maintains equipment/instrumentation in operational condition.
• Troubleshoots and works with on-line technical support to identify and resolve instrumentation problems.
• Maintains work area in a clean and safe manner.
• Prioritizes and organizes work during busy periods of laboratory operations and coordinates multiple, concurrent testing.
• Trains new employees in hospital and laboratory policies, procedures and operations.
• Greets customers with full attention and courtesy.
• Answers telephone, admits/registers patients and orders tests.
• Interacts with other patient care departments of the hospital to provide optimal patient care.

Qualifications

• Education: Bachelor's degree (B.S./M.A.) from a four-year college or university or three to five years previous related experience and/or training, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Required Licenses/Certifications: Current California Clinical Laboratory Scientist License.

Pay

Pay Range: $68.9792 - $85.3721 / Hour

The pay range for this position reflects the base pay scale for the role at Alameda Health System. Final compensation will be determined based on several factors, including but not limited to a candidate’s experience, education, skills, licensure and certifications, departmental equity, applicable collective bargaining agreements, and the operational needs of the organization. Alameda Health System also offers eligible positions a generous comprehensive benefits program.