Clinical Lab Scientist

About the role

This is a Stanford Health Care job. Performs a wide range of medical laboratory tests used to diagnose, treat and prevent disease. Uses technical knowledge and a theoretical understanding of the basis of the tests to record and validate the accuracy and quality of results to ensure conformity to specifications.

Responsibilities

• Accurately performs and completes laboratory analysis on body fluids in accordance with laboratory protocols and policies.
• Adheres to all safety/health and state/federal regulatory requirements and the procedures, policies and Services Standard defined by the Hospitals.
• Applies the appropriate control measures in test with abnormal results. Handles results in accordance with protocol and notifies the necessary personnel.
• Demonstrates technical proficiency in all areas of assigned responsibility.
• Keeps abreast of new technical developments and acquires the necessary skills to adapt to technological changes.
• Maintains a current understanding of all procedures used in the assigned laboratory section(s) and can interpret the significance of normal and abnormal results.
• Performs clinical laboratory tests of varying complexity using standard procedures examining specimens for the purpose of providing information for the diagnosis, prevention, or treatment of disease.
• Performs maintenance and function checks on analytical equipment and perform operational checks necessary for proper test performance to assure accurate and reliable test results and reporting.
• Resolves problems related to clinical issues, equipment or testing by initiating research utilizing available reference material. Reports and/or escalates problems to management as appropriate.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in a work-related discipline/field from an accredited college or university.
• One (1) year of progressively responsible and directly related work experience.

Qualifications

• 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, multi-task, 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 specialty areas assigned within the laboratory.
• Knowledge of infection prevention policies and procedures.
• Knowledge of local, state and federal regulatory requirements related to areas of functional responsibility.

Skills

• CLS or CLS-LTD.

Benefits

Not specified.

Pay

Base Pay Scale: Generally starting at $69.10 - $77.81 per hour.

Schedule

Full time, Day - 08 Hour.