Part Time Clinical Lab Scientist - Night Shift

About the role

This position performs pre-analytical, analytical, and post-analytical phases of testing in various clinical laboratory areas including Hematology, Microbiology, Clinical Chemistry, Urinalysis, Immunohematology, Serology, Parasitology, and chemical and morphological examinations. The role involves analyzing test results for the population served (e.g., neonatal, pediatric, adolescent, adult, geriatric clients).

Responsibilities

• Upholds Kaiser Permanente’s Policies and Procedures, Principles of Responsibilities, and applicable state, federal, and local laws.
• Provides the highest level of patient care as defined by established standards and maintains confidentiality on all tests performed by the laboratory.
• Performs and reports test results for all clinical laboratory procedures as assigned, both automated and manual, without immediate review by the director, consultant, or supervisory team.
• Demonstrates proficiency, competency, and understanding of fundamental principles of clinical laboratory procedures with minimal supervision.
• Maintains and is accountable for test data, quality control, quality assurance, preventive maintenance, proficiency testing, and all operations related to laboratory testing procedures.
• Notifies Supervisory team of any irregularities affecting test results.
• Identifies and resolves unusual laboratory situations and notifies appropriate parties within the shift.
• Consults with physicians, nurses, pharmacists, etc. on the technical aspects of methodologies used, appropriateness of test utilization, and interpretation of patient results.
• Instructs new employees and/or Clinical Laboratory Scientist students in laboratory procedures within their assigned area, to develop proficiency and understanding of the clinical laboratory methodology.
• Provides training, guidance, and pertinent technical information to Laboratory Assistants, support staff, clerks, CLS students, and Medical Center personnel.
• Communicates with the Supervisory team and lead technologist to develop better communication links within the department.
• Participates in work groups to address problems, issues, or goals of the department.
• Aids in evaluating new tests and procedures when requested and communicates the possibilities for their implementation to the Supervisory team.
• Maintains compliance with states’ requirements for mandatory Continuing Education Units (CEUs).

Requirements

• High School Education or General Education Development (GED) required.
• Clinical Laboratory Scientist License (California) required.
• Additional requirements for Regional Reference Labs (RRL):
• Experience in automated instrumentation, knowledge of testing principles, molecular-based procedures, QC protocols, and special coagulation methods.
• Experience in flow cytometry analysis and leukemia/lymphoma phenotyping.
• Additional requirements for Regional Flow Cytometry (Los Angeles):
• One year recent experience in flow cytometry analysis.
• One year recent experience as a CLS.

Qualifications

• Ability to demonstrate knowledge of and to utilize the principles, theories, practices, methodologies, and techniques required of a Clinical Laboratory Scientist.
• Must be available to work weekends and holidays.
• Will work overtime according to collective bargaining agreement.

Benefits

N/A.

Pay

N/A.

Schedule

Days and hours may vary. Must be available to work weekends and holidays. Will work overtime according to collective bargaining agreement.