Performs pre-analytical, analytical & post-analytical phase testing of all complexities as defined by Clinical Laboratory Improvement Act/Amendment (CLIA) to include specialized tests & analysis in 1 or more areas of clinical laboratory such as Hematology, Microbiology, Clinical Chemistry, Urinalysis, Immunohematology, Serology, Parasitology & chemical & morphological examinations to obtain data for use in diagnosis & recording laboratory test results. Analysis of test results are performed on the population serviced (e.g., neonatal, pediatric, adolescent, adult, geriatric clients).
Essential Functions:
- Performs & reports test results for all clinical laboratory procedures as assigned, both automated & manual, in the clinical laboratory department, w/out immediate review by the director, consultant, or supervisory team
- Demonstrates proficiency, competency & understanding of fundamental principles of clinical laboratory procedures w/ minimal amount of supervision
- Monitors & is accountable for test data, quality control, quality assurance, preventive maintenance, proficiency testing & all operations related to laboratory testing procedures
- Notifies Supervisory team of any irregularities of factors, which may influence test results
- Ability to trouble-shoot equipment & test methods
- Identifies & resolves unusual laboratory situations & notifies appropriate parties w/in shift
- Consults w/ physicians, nurses, pharmacists, etc on the technical aspects of methodologies used, appropriateness of test utilization & interpretation of patient results
- Instructs new employees and/or CLS students in laboratory procedures w/in area the CLS assigned, in order that they may develop proficiency & understanding of the clinical laboratory methodology
- Provides training, guidance & pertinent technical information to Laboratory Assistants, support staff, clerks, CLS students & Medical Center personnel
- Discusses clinical laboratory problems of mutual interest w/ the Supervisory team, & lead technologist in order to develop a better communication link w/in the department
- Participates in work groups to work through problems, issues or goals of the department
- Assists in evaluating new tests procedures when requested & communicates to the Supervisory team the possibilities for their implementation
- Meets states requirements for mandatory CEUs
- As defined by established standards, works in a professional, cooperative & courteous manner
- Observes all laboratory, KP & regulatory agency policies & procedures
- Maintains overall safety (including chemical & biological) of the department in accordance w/ established safety, infection control & procedure protocols
- Monitors supplies & reagents & notifies appropriate parties of par levels
- As necessary & appropriate, may perform any clerical or other duties of support staff/laboratory assistants that may be assigned such as performing phlebotomy on inpatients & outpatients
- Accepts responsibility of assisting in work areas not primarily his/her own
- Operates computerized laboratory data systems / applications
- Participates in direct patient care by providing the patient w/ information to enhance the understanding of laboratory test, instructing the patient on specimen requirements & conditions for specialized testing & collecting from the patient samples to include blood, body fluids, secretions, & tissues for analysis
Qualifications:
Basic Qualifications:
- One (1) year recent experience as a CLS, preferred
- A current & valid California State Clinical Laboratory Scientist License (CLS)
- Ability to demonstrate knowledge of & to utilize the principles, theories, practices, methodologies & techniques required of a Clinical Laboratory Scientist
Notes:
- Schedule may include rotating weekends
External hires must pass a background check/drug screen.
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