DescriptionJob Objective: Under the direction of the Laboratory Assistant Director, the Laboratory Director and the Laboratory Medical Director, the Senior Clinical Laboratory Scientist - Informatics is responsible for all areas of assigned department. Duties include technical support, evaluation of Quality Control, coordinating and providing technical training and orientation, maintenance of policies and procedures, and new software evaluation and implementation as needed. In addition, the Senior Clinical Laboratory Scientist - Informatics assumes responsibility for the laboratory in the absence of the Laboratory Director, the Laboratory Assistant Director, and the Laboratory Supervisor.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
- Technical
- Coordinates PC and hardware set-up
- Interacts with Laboratory and ITSG for project development and problem resolution
- Directs the maintenance/development of data dictionaries, charge and revenue tables, test tables, reports, interfaces, and revisions in the LIS and APS
- Troubleshoots unexpected problems with the LIS/BBS utilizing ITSG support as necessary
- Develops patient management report formats
- Retrieves patient results from archived medical records
- Coordinates orientation of laboratory staff, other department users, and physician offices in the use of the LIS, APS and BBS
- Non-technical
- Communicates with laboratory staff, nursing staff, and physicians concerning any deviations regarding testing and reporting of results
- Takes sick calls and assists in replacement of staff when necessary
- Attends required meetings as instructed by the Laboratory Director
- Assists with regulatory inspections as necessary
Non-Essential Duties:
- Transports specimens and supplies between the main Medical Center lab and satellite locations
- Adds support to other Laboratory staff as needed
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:
Knowledge
- Knowledge of how laboratory results are delivered to clinicians
- Knowledge of specimen and testing requirements
- Knowledge of safe handling of biological specimens
- Knowledge of HIS/LIS/APS software database
- Knowledge of departmental and Medical Center policies and procedures that support the provision of service
- Demonstrates knowledge regarding special needs and behaviors of age specific groups and proficiency in required area
- Skills
- Skill needed for database management
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
- Skills in effective oral and written communication
- Abilities
- Ability to learn requirements of operation for different computer systems
- Ability to recognize interface malfunction and take appropriate action
- Ability to operate Medical Center and Laboratory Information Systems
- Ability to develop department goals and objectives
- Ability to exhibit courteous, helpful and professional behavior in dealing with patients, public and peers
Physical Requirements and Working Conditions:
- Must be able to perform duties in a normal Medical Center clinical laboratory environment, which includes exposure to chemicals, biohazards, handling of biological specimens, and use of PPE.
- Must be able to stand and walk for transportation of specimens and supplies.
- May require extended periods of sitting and data entry.
- Requires frequent lifting of less than 10 lbs., with occasional lifting of up to 25 lbs.
A detailed description of the physical requirements of this job is maintained in the Employee Health Department.
NOTE: THE ABOVE STATEMENTS ARE INTENDED TO DESCRIBE THE GENERAL NATURE AND LEVEL OF WORK PERFORMED BY PEOPLE ASSIGNED TO THIS JOB. THIS DOCUMENT IS NOT INTENDED TO BE AN EXHAUSTIVE LIST OF ALL RESPONSIBILITIES, SKILLS, AND WORKING CONDITIONS FOR THE PERSONNEL SO CLASSIFIED.
RequirementsEducation and Experience:
Education
- Bachelor's degree that will satisfy the requirements for a Clinical Laboratory Scientist license issued by the State of California Department of Public Health
Experience
- Knowledge generally acquired through three years of general clinical laboratory experience
- Minimum of one year's experience in informatics is preferable
- Minimum of one year's experience at an acute care hospital is desirable
Required Licensure and/or Certifications:
- Possession of a current Clinical Laboratory Scientist license issued by the State of California Department of Public Health
