Senior Clinical Lab Scientist - Chemistry

Under the direction of the Laboratory Assistant Director, the Laboratory Director, and the Laboratory Medical Director, the Senior Clinical Laboratory Scientist – Informatics oversees all areas of the assigned department, including technical support, quality control evaluation, technical training, policy maintenance, and new software evaluation and implementation. This role also assumes responsibility for the laboratory in the absence of the Laboratory Director, Laboratory Assistant Director, and Laboratory Supervisor.

Responsibilities

• Technical
  • Coordinates PC and hardware set-up
  • Interacts with Laboratory and ITSG for project development and problem resolution
  • Directs the maintenance and development of data dictionaries, charge and revenue tables, test tables, reports, interfaces, and revisions in the LIS and APS
  • Troubleshoots unexpected problems with the LIS/BBS utilizing ITSG support as necessary
  • Develops patient management report formats
  • Retrieves patient results from archived medical records
  • Coordinates orientation of laboratory staff, other department users, and physician offices in the use of the LIS, APS, and BBS
• Non-technical
  • Communicates with laboratory staff, nursing staff, and physicians regarding deviations in testing and reporting of results
  • Manages sick calls and assists in staff replacement when necessary
  • Attends required meetings as instructed by the Laboratory Director
  • Assists with regulatory inspections as necessary
• Non-Essential Duties
  • Transports specimens and supplies between the main hospital lab and satellite locations
  • Provides additional support to other Laboratory staff as needed

Requirements

Knowledge

• How laboratory results are delivered to clinicians
• Specimen and testing requirements
• Safe handling of biological specimens
• HIS/LIS/APS software database
• Departmental and hospital policies and procedures supporting service provision
• Special needs and behaviors of age-specific groups

Skills

• Database management
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
• Effective oral and written communication

Abilities

• Learn requirements of operation for different computer systems
• Recognize interface malfunctions and take appropriate action
• Operate Hospital and Laboratory Information Systems
• Develop department goals and objectives
• Exhibit courteous, helpful, and professional behavior when dealing with patients, the public, and peers

Qualifications

• Education: Bachelor’s degree that satisfies the requirements for a Clinical Laboratory Scientist license issued by the State of California Department of Public Health
• Experience:
  • Three years of general clinical laboratory experience
  • Minimum of one year of experience in informatics (preferable)
  • Minimum of one year of experience at an acute care hospital (desirable)
• Licensure/Certifications: Current Clinical Laboratory Scientist license issued by the State of California Department of Public Health