Clinical Laboratory Scientist

In-Office | Clearlake, CA, United States

20 weeks, Evening Shift, starts at 1 pm. 8-hour shift, but could go till 10 pm sometimes. EPIC experience required. Wellsky experience highly preferred. No Call.

Job Summary

Performs laboratory analysis on clinical specimens using established laboratory procedures; reviews and evaluates quality controls, specimen integrity and instrumentation to ensure that accurate results are reported.

Requirements

Education and Experience:

BS or BA in Medical Technology related sciences required

Two years experience in all aspects of the clinical laboratory

License/Certification:

Currently licensed as a Clinical Laboratory Scientist by the State of California

Qualifications:

Able to answer phones professionally

Able to assist co-workers when needed

Able to handle stressful work situations

Able to organize and maintain good follow-up; able to multi-task

Able to relate well with people using good communication and diplomatic skills

Able to take on new responsibilities when requested

Able to understand both oral and written instructions in English

Able to work independently with minimal supervision

Job Responsibilities

Accommodates STAT orders consistently reporting within one hour or as soon as available.

Calls all critical values and critical test results to providers within 60 minutes of being available.

Completes all required documentation.

Assists Director of Laboratory Services in ensuring that all lab procedures and safety protocols are followed.

Alerts supervisor when abnormalities or irregularities in the test are encountered while maintaining a workload productivity of at least 90%.

Assists in ensuring that the department is continuously prepared for all regulatory surveys.

Backs up Laboratory Assistants by obtaining venous blood and arterial blood samples as required, following aseptic techniques.

Checks for patient identification by using at least two patient identifiers (patients full name and date of birth) before drawing sample and compares all demographic information to ensure accuracy.

Completes required tests and/or observations of patients specimens, blood samples or other products required for testing; results reflect attention to detail and accuracy.

Follows established policy and procedures when drawing venous and arterial samples.

Allows for adequate time (direct pressure) to ensure hemostasis and calls for assistance if unable to obtain blood sample after two attempts.

Insures validity and accuracy of results by continually checking QC and properly maintaining instruments.

Contacts and follows through with AH Biomedical, vendors and/or customer technical service when mechanical problems occur.

Maintains adequate levels of reagents, calibrators, controls and supplies.

Maintains and meets expectations on time for all competencies, license, certifications and education requirements as outlined by local administration, Adventist Health (AH), The Joint Commission (TJC), Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS), and all other regulatory agencies.

Supervises Laboratory Assistants as needed and supports the Director of Laboratory Services as assigned.

Verifies that appropriate specimen is being analyzed for proper patient and for indicated test comparing against patient test orders.

Completes test order entry accurately.

Willingly performs other duties and innovations as assigned.

Physical Requirements / Work Environment

Frequent bending, squatting, kneeling, climbing, reaching above shoulders, sitting, walking inclines and declines, standing, talking, hearing, and performing repetitive hand motions.

Vision requirements include close vision and the ability to adjust focus.

Occasionally lift boxes and/or supplies weighing up to 25 pounds.

Must demonstrate lifting a 25-pound box from the floor.

Potential exposure to blood & body fluids: Category 1.

Other Requirements

Employee must conform with all HIPAA and other confidentiality regulations as required by the job, department, or hospital.

Equipment used: Electronic devices as needed.

Equipment used: General office equipment, including computer, printer, calculator, copy machine and other office equipment.

Equipment used: Usual laboratory equipment and instrumentation.

Organizational Requirements

Our facility is committed to the safety and wellbeing of our associates and patients. Therefore, we require that all associates receive all required vaccinations as a condition of employment and annually thereafter, where applicable. Medical and religious exemptions may apply.