Clinical Laboratory Scientist

Under the general direction of the Laboratory Director, or their designee, performs pre-analytical, analytical, and post-analytical procedures and analyses to provide data for health maintenance, diagnoses, treatment, and monitoring of medical conditions. Enhances quality of patient care and service through interdepartmental cooperation and quality assurance protocols.

Responsibilities

• Correctly verifies that the proper specimen is being analyzed for the correct patients and that the correct test is being performed.
• Judges the adequacy and qualities of specimens submitted for testing.
• Analyzes clinical laboratory specimens following the standard methods and procedures approved by the Laboratory Director or designee.
• Performs quality control procedures to ensure accuracy of clinical data.
• Utilizes test reference ranges (including neonates, pediatric, and adult) to determine reasonableness of test results.
• Validates test results through correlation with test parameters (e.g., Hgb/Hct, anion gap, platelet count/smear, dipstick/micro, etc.).
• Confirms testing on all Critical Values to ensure accuracy prior to releasing test results.
• Performs routine preventative maintenance and troubleshooting on assigned instruments and equipment according to established schedule and procedure.
• Performs and documents instrument function by checking and calibrating specific lab instruments and documents data.
• Records on instrument logs any repairs, replacement, and maintenance needed of equipment.
• Releases or reports results per Laboratory Standard Operating Procedures.
• Trains laboratory assistants on proper techniques/procedures related to clinical laboratory practice.
• Provides general or direct supervision of Lab Assistants and general Clerical Personnel as required according to lab law and regulations.
• Performs other related duties as necessary.

Requirements

• Six months of related experience required.
• Bachelor’s Degree in Clinical Lab Sciences or related field. Applicable military experience may be substituted for bachelor’s degree.
• Clinical Laboratory Scientist License (California).
• Ability to read and comprehend simple instructions, short correspondence, and memos.
• Ability to write simple correspondence.
• Ability to effectively present information in one-on-one and small group situations to customers, clients, and other incumbents of the organization.
• Must be willing to work in a Labor Management Partnership environment.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience in Hematology, Urinalysis, Chemistry, Blood Bank, and Bacteriology.
• Computer application experience/proficiency.

Schedule

• Scheduled Weekly Hours: 16
• Shift: Night
• Workdays: Tuesday, Wednesday
• Working Hours Start: 10:00 PM
• Working Hours End: 06:30 AM
• Job Schedule: Short Hour
• Worker Location: Onsite

Pay

$66.33 - $68.92 / hour

Location

Richmond MWS Regional Laboratory, Richmond, California