Clinical Laboratory Scientist

Description

CLS Point of Care Testing Experience --- MUST HAVE

Under supervision performs pre-analytical, analytical and post-analytical phases of all testing with speed and accuracy as authorized under California State Business and Professions Code . Analyzes test results in accordance with the patient population (e.g. pediatric, neonatal, adolescent, adult, and geriatric patients). Reviews and reports test results to the appropriate provider or location. Maintains quality control, quality assurance and preventive maintenance according to department policy. Successfully interacts with all laboratory computer systems. Maintains yearly state determined educational requirements.

Performs and records instrument preventive maintenance procedures.

Documents daily, weekly and monthly maintenance procedures as determined by department protocol.

Performs and records quality control results as determined by established protocol.

Verifies all requirements of test samples to include labeling accuracy and/or tube containers prior to testing.

Performs all test procedures as outlined in the department's procedure manual.

Crosschecks results for appropriate correlation's and reports testing results with accuracy.

Records all information required on department log sheets, worksheets, printouts, and file cards, etc.

Utilizes computer systems to enter and report data.

Performs proficiency testing, inter-laboratory tests, and competency assessment as required.

Completes special assignments in a timely manner with desired results.

Completes procedures during assigned work shift, utilizing time productively.

Skills

test sampling, point of care testing, Troubleshooting, laboratory, QC, Validation Testing

Top Skills Details

test sampling,point of care testing,Troubleshooting

Additional Skills & Qualifications

HS Diploma

Certified as CLS in California

Ideally Candidate has 1 year minimum within Point of Care Testing. Experience with troubleshooting glucometers, iStat equipment. Will be servicing a total of 30 devices.

Experience Level

Intermediate Level