Clinical Lab Scientist Full-Time Days

Position Summary

The primary job duties for this position are:

• Ensures validity of test results.
• Applies criteria for specimen rejection.
• Demonstrates knowledge of Quality Control, calibration, and standardization of instruments.
• Exercises good judgment and proper interpretation of Quality Control data and assumes responsibility for decisions.
• Troubleshoots instruments and performs routine preventive maintenance.
• Demonstrates knowledge of laboratory computer system regarding ordering, reports, and verifies results and downtime computer procedures.
• Familiar with laws and regulations that apply to the laboratory.
• Participates in training of new employees.
• Demonstrates knowledge of age-specific care, including safety measures, physiological normal values/readings; assesses skin integrity, behavior, motor skills, and/or activities that place patients at risk; and communicates effectively in a clear, concise, understandable manner.
• Applicable for the populations Infant, Pediatric, Adult, and Geriatrics.
• Incorporates HPMC mission of "quality care with compassion and respect" into daily performance of job functions.
• Communicates problems/concerns to Supervisor.
• Responds acceptably to priority specifications for tests.
• Understands and can verbalize VBP goals/targets.

Minimum Education

Bachelor's Degree in laboratory technology or related field.

Minimum Work Experience and Qualifications

• One year experience in a hospital laboratory.
• Excellent communication skills.
• Extensive experience working with physicians and other clinicians; must have examples of successful collaborative efforts.
• Must be able to work in a union environment.

Required Licensure, Certification, Registration or Designation

• California Clinical Laboratory Scientist license.
• Fire Card.
• Ashworth Institute for Patient Safety - Assault Response Competency (ARC) (within 30 days of employment).

Shift

Days

Hours

8 Weekly Hours: 40

Type

Full-Time FTE: 1.0