Senior CLS Chemistry - Clinical Lab - Full Time/Days - Req# 2134709256

About the Role

The Senior Clinical Laboratory Scientist – Informatics is responsible for all areas of the assigned department under the direction of the Laboratory Assistant Director, Laboratory Director, and Laboratory Medical Director. This role includes technical support, quality control evaluation, technical training, policy and procedure maintenance, and new software evaluation and implementation. Additionally, the Senior Clinical Laboratory Scientist – Informatics assumes responsibility for the laboratory in the absence of the Laboratory Director, Assistant Director, and Supervisor.

Responsibilities

Technical

• Coordinates PC and hardware set-up
• Interacts with Laboratory and ITSG for project development and problem resolution
• Directs the maintenance/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 concerning any deviations regarding testing and reporting of results
• Takes sick calls and assists in replacement of staff 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
• Adds support to other Laboratory staff as needed

Requirements

Education and Experience

• Bachelor’s degree that satisfies the requirements for a Clinical Laboratory Scientist license issued by the State of California Department of Public Health
• Knowledge generally acquired through three years of general clinical laboratory experience
• Minimum of one year experience in informatics is preferable
• Minimum of one year experience at an acute care hospital is desirable

Required Licensure and/or Certifications

• Possession of a current Clinical Laboratory Scientist license issued by the State of California Department of Public Health

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

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 that support the provision of service
• 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 malfunction and take appropriate action
• Operate Hospital and Laboratory Information Systems
• Develop department goals and objectives
• Exhibit courteous, helpful, and professional behavior in dealing with patients, public, and peers

Core Competencies

• Accountability
• Action Oriented
• Customer Focused
• Compassion
• Effective Communication
• Teamwork
• Ethics & Values
• Integrity & Trust

Physical Requirements

• Must be able to perform duties in a normal hospital clinical laboratory environment, including exposure to chemicals, biohazards, handling of biological specimens, and use of PPE
• Must be able to stand and walk for transportation of specimens and supplies
• May require extended periods of sitting and data entry
• Requires frequent lifting of less than 10 lbs., with occasional lifting of up to 25 lbs.