Clinical Laboratory Scientist

Pay Range: $54.99hr - $60.50hr

Job Overview:

This position is accountable for performing clinical laboratory testing, following all applicable policies and procedures.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Independently performs moderate to highly complex clinical tests following the required procedures and policies.
• Performs newly introduced tests to the laboratory that require defined skills.
• Prepares and oversees the preparation of reagents or media as well as stock solutions, standards, and controls.
• Tests new reagents or controls and evaluates their usefulness based on standard criteria.
• Determines the acceptability of specimens for testing according to established criteria in testing procedures.
• Determines calculated results utilizing testing data by means of manual or computerized procedures.
• Accurately enters results of testing.
• Checks the computer review reports to monitor accurate reporting of laboratory results.
• Adheres to analytical schedules to maintain turnaround times of results.
• Evaluates the acceptability of routine and complex analyses prior to releasing patient reports.
• Recognizes and takes appropriate action in response to critical values or unusual or unexpected results, and documents action taken.
• Responsible for preventative maintenance, troubleshooting and calibration of laboratory equipment.
• Evaluates the results of instrument performance checks.
• Performs linearity, accuracy and precision checks as required.
• Performs Quality Control and calibrations with the appropriate frequency and evaluates results, to determine acceptability of result release.
• Selects and evaluates control materials using established criteria.
• Initiates a corrective action process whenever test systems do not perform according to the established criteria.
• Accurately performs and records proficiency testing.
• Demonstrates the ability to detect and correct technical and operational problems.
• Notifies the supervisor, and contacts manufacturer or field service support for additional assistance, if necessary.
• Ensures accurate tracking and labeling of reagents and supplies.
• Consistently maintains a safe and neat work area.
• Demonstrates effective communication with staff, immediate manager, suppliers, internal and external customers, via meetings, written and verbal interactions, to create an informed positive environment.
• Actively participates in staff meetings, and in Quality Improvement meetings as assigned.
• Takes on additional business-related responsibilities or projects, as delegated by the Supervisor or Manager.
• Responsible for following all required procedures, practices and related guidelines as provided in company policy and associated procedures for safety, environmental, and infection control.
• Collects and dispose of waste in proper receptacles.
• Demonstrates a high level of integrity and honesty in maintaining confidentiality.
• Provides direct and constant supervision to unlicensed staff as necessary and trains staff in proper performance of both routine and complex procedures.
• Supports Training Programs, where applicable.
• Maintains professional growth and development through continuing education meeting requirements for state licensure.
• Answers phones, transfers, or takes accurate messages.
• Complies with all health and safety policies, procedures, and practices, using personal protective equipment as required.

Required Work Experience:

• Zero to three years of direct experience in a laboratory setting.

Skills:

• Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications (Word, Excel, Outlook).
• Strong typing skills desirable.
• Other automation skills helpful.

Educational:

• BS in medical technology or other life/physical sciences from an accredited college or university is required.
• Current California Clinical Laboratory Scientist (CLS) license is required.

Physical Requirements(Due to nature of job, The candidate must have):

• Ability to lift and carry objects weighing 1 to 10 pounds frequently.
• Ability to lift and carry objects weighing 11 to 25 pounds occasionally.
• Ability to lift and carry objects weighing 26 to 50 pounds seldom.
• Ability to perform repetitive tasks.
• Ability to perform frequent simple grasping, reaching and fine manipulation.
• Ability to sit and/or stand for long periods.
• Ability to demonstrate good eye and hand coordination.
• Ability to pass testing for color blindness.