Laboratory Specialist - North Fine

Why Work for Us?

Competitive pay which matches your abilities and experience
Health coverage for you and your family
Generous number of vacation days per year
Robust wellness plan and health club discounts
403(B) plan with company matching

Job Details

We are seeking a Laboratory Specialist to join our team at Clinica Sierra Vista. This position requires knowledge of all point of care testing and the ability to provide technical resources and direction to nurses and medical assistants regarding lab policies, procedures, and regulatory requirements.

• Under the direction of the Associate Director of Nursing, the Laboratory Specialist is responsible for knowledge of all point of care testing.
• Provides technical resources and direction to nurses and medical assistants regarding lab policies, procedures, and regulatory requirements.
• Takes the lead role during regulatory audits.

Essential Functions

• Promotes the mission, vision, and values of Clinica Sierra Vista.
• Acts as a liaison for CSV with multiple lab vendors and other partnering agencies.
• Create and deactivate multiple lab vendor accounts for CSV staff.
• Disseminates lab educational programs, courses and other content based on lab vendor, regulatory and legal updates.
• Collaborates with nursing department to update waived testing policies and procedures using current standards to maintain compliance.
• Collaborates with nursing educator to implement updated waived testing procedures and policies.
• Collaborates with interdisciplinary departments to ensure patients are receiving safe, high-quality care.
• Maintains work area in safe, aseptic, and organized manner.
• Maintains enrollment status of CSV health centers with lab vendor(s) as needed.
• Reasonable and predictable in person attendance.

Qualifications

• Medical Assistant or Licensed Vocational Nurse with over 3 years of lab experience acquired through a Federally Qualified Health Center performing CLIA Waived Testing and lab ordering and/or processing preferred.
• Knowledgeable CLIA Waived laboratory equipment, operation, maintenance, and performance of such equipment.
• Phlebotomy Certification (PBT) preferred.
• BLS certification required.
• Ability to communicate professionally and effectively both orally and written.
• Experience with EHR systems.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective and cooperative working relationships with staff and others contacted in daily activities.
• Ability to complete task within established time limits.
• Ability to effectively prioritize multiple tasks and deadlines.
• Valid California driver’s license, auto insurance, and personal transportation.