Under the general direction of the Laboratory Director, or their designee, continues CLS training on analytical procedures and performs pre-analytical and post-analytical procedures according to the California Lab Law and Regulations permitted for non-licensed personnel. Enhances quality of patient care and service through interdepartmental cooperation and quality assurance protocols.
Essential Functions:
- For analyzing practice cases, correctly verifies that the proper specimen is being analyzed for the correct patients and that the correct test is being performed.
- Using the training environment, performs tests on post-verified patient specimens and unknowns and reviews results with supervisor or designee for competency assessment.
- Loads specimens on analyzers as directed by a CLS and locates specimens for add-on tests.
- Demonstrates the ability to determine the adequacy and qualities of specimens submitted for testing and gives specimens to licensed laboratory personnel for final disposition.
- Practices quality control procedures and demonstrates an understanding of the importance of quality control for ensuring accuracy of clinical data.
- Performs routine preventative maintenance and troubleshooting on assigned instruments and equipment according to established schedule and procedure and under the supervision of a CLS.
- Records on instrument logs any repairs, replacement, and maintenance needed of equipment.
- Receives supplies into a testing area; dates and stores appropriately under the direction of the CLS.
- Performs data entry for statistical analysis to support the CLS' evaluation, validation and correlation studies.
- As directed by the supervisor or manager, assists with special projects not requiring licensed staff.
Qualifications:
Basic Qualifications:
- Baccalaureate degree in Clinical Laboratory Sciences (CLS) or a related field and recently completed a California State approved CLS training program at a Kaiser Permanente Northern California facility and eligible to take the State approved CLS licensing test. Applicable military experience may be substituted for bachelor's degree.
- Ability to read and comprehend simple instructions, short correspondence, and memos.
- Ability to write simple correspondence.
- Ability to effectively present information in one-on-one and small group situations to customers, clients, and other incumbents of the organization.
- Must be willing to work in a Labor Management Partnership environment.
- Computer application experience/proficiency preferred.
- CLS Extern position expires after 90 days from date of hire into the Extern position.
- CLS Extern must take and pass the California State Clinical Laboratory Scientist License exam prior to expiration of the Extern position.
External hires must pass a background check/drug screen.
We are proud to be an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer.