Reference Clinical Lab Scientist

This is a Stanford Health Care job located in the United States.

About the Role

Serve as a technical resource to internal hospital staff and external entities; develop policies and procedures; review technical work of others, solve complex technical problems; develop teaching protocols/curriculums in addition to the essential function of the CLS. Educates internally and externally as requested.

Responsibilities

• Adheres to all safety/health regulatory and state/federal legal requirements and the policies, operating procedures, and Service Standards of the Hospitals.
• Conducts statistical analysis of tests using clinical laboratory techniques in chemistry, biochemistry, immunology, microbiology or related laboratory specialties.
• Evaluates and interprets test results relative to established guidelines and reference material. Reach conclusions, assign results, and conduct further testing or other actions as needed.
• Performs clinical laboratory tests of varying complexity using standard procedures examining specimens for the purpose of providing information for the diagnosis, prevention, or treatment of disease.
• Performs maintenance and function checks on electronic, analytical equipment and perform operational checks necessary for proper test performance to assure accurate and reliable test results and reporting.
• Provides consultation regarding the appropriateness of the testing ordered and interpretation of test results. Assists clients in ensuring the appropriate tests are ordered.
• Serves as a technical resource to others. Accesses training needs and participates in in-service training of laboratory personnel.
• May act as designee in the absence of supervisor or manager. Rotate as weekend lead, take on special projects, and perform more complex, intense preventative maintenance.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in a work-related discipline/field from an accredited college or university.
• Four (4) years of progressively responsible and directly related work experience.

Skills

• Ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing.
• Ability to conduct analysis and formulate conclusions.
• Ability to plan, prioritize, and meet deadlines.
• Ability to work effectively with individuals at all levels of the organization.
• Knowledge of chemistry, biology, microbiology, and related laboratory sciences.
• Knowledge of computer systems and software used in functional area.
• Knowledge of laboratory controls, methods, procedures, and regulations.
• Knowledge of new technologies (in specific field) and maintain and stay abreast of updates and changes.

Licenses and Certifications

• CLS - Clinical Laboratory Scientist
• CLS Limited - Clinical Laboratory Scientist
• CLS-CHEM - Clinical Chemist Scientist License
• CLS-CYTO - Clinical Cytogeneticist Scientist License
• CLS-GMB - Clinical Genetic Molecular Biologist Scientist License
• CLS-HEMA - Clinical Hematologist Scientist License
• CLS-HISTO - Clinical Histocompatibility Scientist License
• CLS-IMM - Clinical Immunohematologist Scientist License
• CLS-MICRO - Clinical Microbiologist Scientist License
• CLS-TOX - Clinical Toxicologist Scientist License
• For Microbiology, Virology, Cytology, or Genomics Labs only: PHM - California Certified Public Health Microbiologist; or CGMBS - Clinical Genetic Molecular Biology Scientist.

Pay

Generally starting at $77.81 - $87.64 per hour. The salary of the finalist selected for this role will be set based on a variety of factors, including but not limited to, internal equity, experience, education, specialty, and training.

Additional Expectations

Stanford Health Care sets a high standard for delivering value and an exceptional experience for our patients and families. Candidates for employment and existing employees must adopt and execute C-I-CARE standards for all patients, families, and towards each other. C-I-CARE is the foundation of Stanford's patient-experience and represents a framework for patient-centered interactions. Simply put, we do what it takes to enable and empower patients and families to focus on health, healing, and recovery.