Clinical Laboratory Scientist PD Days 8am-4:30

About the role

The CLS assists in the operation of the hospital clinical laboratory by overseeing and performing routine and STAT tests in the lab Hematology, Chemistry, Blood Bank, Microbiology departments. CLS assumes responsibility for the accuracy of results and the appropriate documentation of patient, quality control, and maintenance data. The CLS consults with nursing and medical staff as needed.

Responsibilities

• Makes sure the accuracy of results and the appropriate documentation of patient, quality control, and maintenance data.
• Consults with nursing and medical staff as needed.
• Makes sure section functions are monitored and policies and procedures are developed and revised.
• Verifies the name and MR number of the patient before collecting the specimen or performing the test.
• Rejects unsuitable specimens and documents reasons.
• Performs and appropriately documents calibration, quality control, and preventative maintenance procedures to validate the accuracy and precision of instruments or testing protocols.
• Reports instrument problems on the Action Taken form.
• Documents action taken to solve an instrument or reagent problem.
• Performs start up and shut down procedures at the beginning and end of the shift.
• Fulfills the required hours of in-service.
• Attends in-service programs and maintains the required hours of in-service.
• Provides verification of such attendance.
• Assists in the training of another employee.
• Performs the preventative maintenance of instruments on a daily, weekly, and monthly basis.
• Help develops and maintains the policies and procedures for the Laboratory Dept.
• Uses LIS to verify orders are placed correctly rarely having to cancel a test.
• Uses LIS to receive samples and rarely receives specimens incorrectly.
• Disposes of hazardous materials in the proper container and never takes shortcuts that may endanger fellow workers or patients.
• Reviews and signs all appropriate policy and procedure manuals.
• Reviews and signs communication log book.
• Maintains adequate supplies.
• Communicates concerns and problems accurately to appropriate personnel in a timely manner.
• Sets aside time to update/maintain policies and procedure manual, quality control procedures, and preventative maintenance manual.
• Returns promptly from errands, coffee breaks, and meals.
• Informs immediate - Supervisor if a rest period or a meal period is missed.
• Performs duties in an independent manner with little or no direct supervision.
• Reports to supervisor any suggestions or positive changes/recommendations with the departments policies and procedures.
• Follows-up on quality control problems and institutes corrective action and documents action taken.
• Follows-up on instrument/reagent problems and institutes corrective action and documents the action taken.
• Communicates with the manufacturer and resolves the problem or assists in the resolution of the problem.
• Ensures that all shifts comply with laboratory policies and regulatory agency guidelines.
• Ensures that a procedure or policy is changed always ensures that the change is documented and the new procedure or policy is written.
• Observes the hospital and department standard operating procedures in precautions for transmission of HIV and HBV and the handling and use of hazardous substances.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Requirements

• A Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university or the equivalent preferred.
• A valid and current Clinical Laboratory Technologist license. Issued by the State of California Department of Health Services.
• BCLS card (AHA) within 90 days hire.
• Be able to converse well in English because of physician, nurse, and patient contact.
• Have good manual dexterity.
• Work well under supervision and in times of stress.