Job Title: Clinical Laboratory Scientist (4 month contract)

Job Description

As a Clinical Laboratory Scientist, you will perform pre-analytical, analytical, and post-analytical phase testing of all complexities as defined by Clinical Laboratory Improvement Act/Amendment (CLIA). You will conduct specialized tests and analyses in various areas of clinical laboratory including Hematology, Microbiology, Clinical Chemistry, Urinalysis, Immunohematology, Serology, Blood Bank, Parasitology, and chemical and morphological examinations. Your role involves obtaining data for diagnosis and recording laboratory test results for a diverse population ranging from neonatal to geriatric clients.

Responsibilities

• Perform and report test results for all clinical laboratory procedures as assigned, both automated and manual, without immediate review by the director, consultant, or supervisory team.
• Demonstrate proficiency and understanding of fundamental principles of clinical laboratory procedures with minimal supervision.
• Monitor and ensure accountability for test data, quality control, quality assurance, preventive maintenance, proficiency testing, and all operations related to laboratory testing procedures.
• Notify the supervisory team of any irregularities that may influence test results.
• Troubleshoot equipment and test methods and resolve unusual laboratory situations.
• Consult with physicians, nurses, pharmacists, and other healthcare professionals on the technical aspects of methodologies used, test utilization, and interpretation of patient results.
• Instruct new employees and Clinical Laboratory Scientist students in laboratory procedures to develop their proficiency and understanding.
• Provide training, guidance, and technical information to Laboratory Assistants, support staff, clerks, CLS students, and Medical Center personnel.
• Discuss clinical laboratory problems with the supervisory team and lead technologist to enhance departmental communication.
• Participate in work groups to address departmental problems, issues, or goals.
• Assist in evaluating new test procedures and communicate potential implementations to the supervisory team.
• Meet state requirements for mandatory continuing education units (CEUs).
• Work in a professional, cooperative, and courteous manner according to established standards.
• Observe all laboratory and regulatory agency policies and procedures.
• Maintain overall safety of the department in accordance with established safety, infection control, and procedure protocols.
• Monitor supplies and reagents and notify appropriate parties of par levels.
• Perform any clerical or other duties of support staff/laboratory assistants as necessary, including phlebotomy on inpatients and outpatients.

Essential Skills

• Certified as a Clinical Laboratory Scientist (CLS) in California.
• At least 1 year of directly related work experience.
• High School Diploma or GED equivalent.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Possession of any additional required licenses or certifications is qualifying.

Work Environment

The work environment involves working in a clinical laboratory setting where adherence to safety, infection control, and procedural protocols is mandatory. You will work collaboratively with a team of healthcare professionals, providing training and technical guidance as needed. This position may require performing phlebotomy on patients, and occasional clerical duties. The role includes a 4-month contract with the possibility of extension upon completion of 1040 hours.