Job Summary and ResponsibilitiesAs our Clinical Laboratory Scientist II, you will help accurately analyzes and reports all tests ordered by the Medical Staff in a timely manner and according to laboratory procedures and regulatory guidelines to aid in the diagnosis and treatment of patients. Must also act as a team leader by assisting and guiding staff in decision-making, and by taking on other areas of responsibility
Every day you will Performs and reports waived, moderately complex, and highly complex test procedures on patient specimens adhering to the Section's Standard Operating Procedures to ensure accurate and timely reporting
Provides excellent patient care through clinical correlation of results, identification of patterns of bias, rapid notification of appropriate caregivers of critical values, and completion of testing within established turn-around-time limits.
To be successful in this role, you must
- Act as a 'group leader' by assisting other staff members in work duties as needed to ensure a smooth workflow in the department.
- Ensures that major automated equipment is operational by performing required maintenance, calibration and troubleshooting procedures; including contacting of instrument vendor for assistance or repair.
- May receive or have extended instrument training to function as an instrument lead for the department.
- Trains new employees and students in the department.
- Performs required calibration and quality control procedures and maintains records to ensure tests are being performed within established parameters.
- Assists department Technical Coordinator or Supervisor in preparation of QC and calibration reports, ensuring that records are complete and accurate.
- Performs proficiency testing as assigned and review results with laboratory clinical leaders
- Assists Technical Coordinator or Supervisor with test or equipment validations.
- Helps with training, validation records and documentation.
Job RequirementsRequired- Three or more years of recent hospital experience as a Clinical Laboratory Scientist or Medical Technologist.
- Must possess a valid California license as a Clinical Laboratory Scientist.
- Qualifies as a General Supervisor under CLIA 88 regulations.
Preferred- When hired into a specific CLS modality, current, full-time experience in that modality.
- ASCP registration desirable.
