Clinical Lab Scientist II (CLS)

Responsibilities

• Communicates effectively as part of the healthcare team.
• Notifies providers of panic values, ad on, or cancel test orders within established timeframes or as requested by providers.
• Completes all required documentation accurately, in a timely manner, and thoroughly in accordance with department standards.
• Ensures detailed record keeping of all tests performed and reporting laboratory findings to all persons authorized to receive such information.
• Completes proficiency testing and remedial actions for a Certified State Agencies according to State/Federal regulations.
• Completes routine testing within 24 hours; completes stat testing within 30 minutes.
• Prepares solutions, reagents, and stains, following standard laboratory formulas.
• Ensures effective Quality Control measures are maintained and adheres to lab policies and procedures.
• Ensures the safe and appropriate storage and transportation of specimens and cultures according to the Lab Procedures Manual.
• Follows laboratory safety per FHCSD chemical hygiene plan.
• Operates and maintains laboratory equipment and instruments.
• Performs other duties as assigned.
• Troubleshoots testing, including identifying problems that may adversely affect test performance or reporting of test results, notifying technical supervisor and providers, and offering alternatives.

Requirements

• 5 years' experience as a Medical Technologist/CLS required; knowledge of 5 - 6 specialty areas.
• Bachelor's degree in biology, chemistry, microbiology, or other heath related science field required.
• Licensure as Clinical Laboratory Scientist by the state of California required.
• Traveling between sites and other locations is occasionally required.
• Must have a valid California driver’s license, an automobile, and proof of minimum levels of car insurance as required under California law, although limits of $100,000 are recommended.
• An acceptable driving record is also required.
• California law requires all drivers to obtain a valid California driver’s license within ten days of establishing residency.
• Reasonable accommodation may be provided on a case-by-case basis.
• Mileage and other reimbursement governed by policy.
• Ability to multi-task, be flexible, ensure accuracy, and meet changing priorities in a fast-paced, high-workload environment.
• Ability to organize work to expedite results.
• Ability to meet department standard of a 30 minute turnaround time for a stat test.
• Basic computer literacy ability to comply with department needs and expectations (i.e., electronic medical record documentation, obtaining background information and reports on patients, following up on appointments, etc.).
• Demonstrated ability to maintain good working relationships with employees, coworkers, and departments.
• Demonstrated expertise in 5 - 6 specialty areas with minimal supervision needed to complete duties.
• Demonstrated technical expertise by evaluating quality control and correlating with patient results.
• Exceptional ability to pay attention to detail to avoid problems in the testing area.
• Intermediate interpersonal and customer service skills.
• Intermediate organizational skills, attention to detail, time-management skills, and strong motivation to meet deadlines and achieve goals.
• Intermediate written and verbal communication skills, including ability to communicate effectively with patients and family members who speak English as a second language.
• Knowledge of proper specimen collection, handling, preservation, and fixation.
• Knowledge of state and federal regulations in regard to exoteric and complex testing in the laboratory.

Benefits

• Competitive Salary
• Excellent Benefits
• Retailer Discounts
• Wellness Programs