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Clinical Laboratory Scientist
Candidate Details
- 2+ to 5 years experience
- Seniority Level - Other
- Management Experience Required - No
- Minimum Education - Other
- Willingness to Travel - Never
Job Responsibilities
- Produces complete and accurate laboratory results.
- Responds to test requisitions promptly, with attention to patient's name, type of test and time of test.
- Disposes of hazardous materials properly, immediately after use, per department guidelines.
- Is attentive to record keeping, documentation of work performed and required clerical tasks.
- Notifies supervisor of work completion, and reports for additional assignments.
- Demonstrates the ability to perform computer functions accurately.
- Completes work left from other shifts, and strives to reduce any holdover procedures. Work pending is organized and appropriately left for follow-up.
- Demonstrates the ability to coordinate simultaneous functions with complete accuracy.
- Demonstrates the flexibility to adjust schedule in response to STAT orders or fluctuations in the workload.
- Demonstrates the following skills regarding send out testing.
- Demonstrates the ability to accurately, efficiently and safely perform venipuncture and capillary blood removal procedures. Completely conforms to guidelines in blood removal procedures.
- Follows up on conflicting or irregular patient problems.
- Demonstrates the ability to act as a reference for lab assistant, technician, and medical technologists personnel.
- Dates, initials or signs all laboratory documents and computer entries as required; i.e., updating, result review.
- Calls all critical or abnormal pre-op patient results promptly. Appropriately documents calls in computer.
- Maintains a neat/clean organized work area and keeps working supplies stocked at the bench.
- Follows protocol for running and reporting controls. Takes appropriate action in out-of-control discrepant or unexpected test results. Documents as appropriate.
- Notifies supervisor of out-of-control, discrepant or unexpected results within expected time frame.
- Performs proficiency testing accurately and timely.
- Performs maintenance and calibration as scheduled, when asked and within set time frame. Documents as appropriate.
- Recognizes and resolves problems, troubleshoots malfunctioning equipment/procedures and uses alternative methods when available. Notifies supervisor of problems as appropriate.
- Demonstrates knowledge of medical technology and hospital policy and acts as reference for hospital personnel, physicians and patients.
- Assists in employee orientation and training upon the request of a supervisor.
- Demonstrates the ability to act as lead technologist in the absence of a supervisor.
- Demonstrates proficiency in operation of automated instruments, particularly in the area of troubleshooting, calibration and maintenance.
Education & Qualifications
- Minimum Education: Knowledge necessary to obtain Clinical Laboratory Scientist license in the state of California and current California Clinical Laboratory Scientist license.
- Preferred Experience: Two (2) years recent experience as a medical technologist in an acute care setting preferred. Generalist with blood blank and micro experience.
- Preferred Skills and Abilities: Ability to act as supervisor in absence of higher supervisor.
- blood bank experience
- general lab experience
- leadership experience
- Security Clearance Required: No
- Visa Candidate Considered: No
Benefits
- Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
- 401K Plan with Company Match
- Life and AD&D Insurance
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