Clinical Lab Scientist III - Supv Lab Services - Full Time - Days - 8hr GGH

Overview:

Responsibilities:
Each individual performs only those waived, moderate, or highly complex tests authorized by CLIA, CA Codes (bpc: 1204), and require a degree of skill commensurate with individuals education, training or experience and technical abilities. Each individual performing the above procedures must:1) follow the laboratorys procedures for specimen handling and processing test analysis, reporting and maintaining records of patient test results,2) maintain records that demonstrate the proficiency testing samples are tested in the same manner as patient samples,3) adhere to the laboratorys quality control policies, document all quality control activities, instrumental and procedural calibrations and maintenance performed,4) follow the laboratorys established corrective action policies and procedures whenever test systems are not within laboratorys established acceptable levels of performance,5) be capable of identifying problems that may adversely affect test performance on reporting of test results and either must correct the problem or immediately notify the technical consultant, clinical consultant, or director,6) document all corrective actions taken when test systems deviate from the laboratorys established performance specifications,7) perform a wide variety of laboratory procedures requiring independent judgement and using both manual and automated methods in Hematology, Blood Bank, Chemistry, Urinalysis, Coagulation, Microbiology, Immunology, and Employee Health including employee drug screens and any other discipline as introduced into the laboratory environment,8) perform first-line troubleshooting procedures as well as complicated and less frequently performed procedures,9) maintain quality control and assists in checking work accuracy before it is reported out and able to recognize differences in expected results for newborns to geriatrics, 10) perform daily, weekly, monthly, or as needed instruments and equipment as appropriate,11) performs calibration of equipment as required,12) demonstrate an ongoing awareness of the critical nature and essential high standards of quality required in the laboratory,12) set appropriate examples in the achievement of these high standards,13) work in a variety of situations,14) may work alone or in various groups on any shift on any day of the week under direct supervision of the Laboratory Director,15) effectively operate laboratory equipment, unassisted,16) may be required to perform venipuncture or capillary puncture on various age groups from newborn to geriatrics and,17) move and maneuver throughout the lab without assistance,18) is responsible for the operation of the laboratory during their shift as Lead Tech in Charge. Special projects or other assignments may be given with expectations to be completed in a specified timeframe.

Qualifications:
Education, Experience, Training License for Clinical Laboratory Scientist in the State of California Minimum 3 - 5-year clinical laboratory experience; preferred CPR within 6 months of employment if job includes direct patient contactWe are an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer and do not discriminate against applicants due to veteran status, disability, race, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation or other protected characteristics. If you need special accommodation for the application process, please contact Human Resources. EEO is the Law:https://www.eeoc.gov/sites/default/files/migrated_files/employers/poster_screen_reader_optimized.pdf