Clinical Lab Scientist 8 Hr. 7500 #13304

Per Diem, variable shift in the Clinical Laboratory department.

Pay

$62.68/hr. - $95.22/hr.

Qualifications

• Current California Clinical Laboratory Scientist license
• Bachelor’s degree (B.A.) in medical technology or related science with completion of an accredited Clinical Laboratory (hospital-based) program
• Demonstrated ability to communicate effectively and work in a team setting
• Demonstrated ability to recognize customer needs and respond above customer expectations
• For Laboratory Shift Supervisor and Quality Assurance / Quality Control Supervisor roles, a master’s degree is preferred
• Ability to enter and retrieve data from hospital computer systems
• Basic knowledge of word processing, databases, and department-specific computer programs
• Ability to read, analyze, and interpret common scientific and technical journals, financial reports, and legal documents
• Ability to respond to common inquiries or complaints from customers, regulatory agencies, or members of the business community
• Ability to work with mathematical concepts such as probability, statistical inference, and fundamentals of plane and solid geometry and trigonometry
• Ability to apply concepts such as fractions, percentages, ratios, and proportions to practical situations
• Ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts, and follow technical instructions in mathematical or diagram form while dealing with several abstract and concrete variables
• Experience treating patients across all age groups

Responsibilities

• Performs medical laboratory tests, procedures, and analyses to provide data for diagnosis, treatment, and prevention of disease
• Follows established procedures and evaluates and solves problems related to collection and processing of biological specimens for analysis
• Performs complex analytical tests or procedures, recognizes deviation from expected results, and takes appropriate action to maintain accuracy and precision
• Recognizes factors that affect measurements and results, analyzes QC data, makes judgments concerning the results, and takes appropriate action to maintain accuracy and precision
• Recognizes abnormal test results and answers inquiries about them, the methodology, specificity, and sensitivity; answers questions about specific factors that can influence test results
• Operates and maintains equipment, recognizes equipment malfunction, troubleshoots, and repairs as necessary
• Helps evaluate new techniques and procedures in terms of space and personnel requirements, method comparison, cost analysis, and the establishment of reference intervals; writes and revises technical procedures
• Assists in training and orientation of laboratory staff to cover various shifts if needed
• Assumes supervision/management of the laboratory in the absence of the Laboratory Support Services Supervisor, Clinical Laboratory Scientist II, III, the Laboratory Shift Supervisors, and the Laboratory Administrative Director, approving overtime, calling in extra help when needed, giving direction and guidance to support personnel
• Provides a positive and professional representation of the organization
• Promotes a culture of safety for patients and employees through proper identification, reporting, documentation, and prevention
• Maintains hospital standards for a clean and quiet patient environment to maintain a positive patient care experience
• Adheres to infection-control policies and protocols
• Participates in ongoing quality improvement activities
• Maintains compliance with organization’s policies, as well as established practices, protocols, and procedures of the position, department, and applicable professional standards
• Complies with organizational and regulatory policies for handling confidential patient information
• Demonstrates excellent customer service through attitude and actions, consistent with the standards contained in the Vision, Mission, and Values of the organization
• Adheres to professional standards, hospital policies and procedures, federal, state, and local requirements
• Performs other duties as assigned

Work Environment

• Work area is well-lighted and ventilated
• Regularly exposed to the risks of bloodborne and airborne diseases
• Contact with patients in a wide variety of circumstances
• Exposed to noise, chemicals, communicable diseases, and hazardous materials
• Wears personal protective equipment as required
• While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand, use hands to handle or feel objects or controls, reach with hands and arms, and talk or hear
• The employee is frequently required to walk or stand for extended periods, occasionally required to sit, balance, stoop, kneel, or crouch
• Generally lifts objects not more than 25 lbs. and/or carries objects weighing 10 lbs.