Clinical Lab Scientist Generalist - Microbiology

Laboratory Scientist

Executes procedures in assigned areas of the Laboratory to deliver accurate results in a timely manner. Maintains competence to perform pre-analytic, analytic and post-analytic procedures on biological specimens to aid health care providers in the diagnosis, treatment, monitoring and prevention of disease. Performs a variety of basic and complex Laboratory procedures, including phlebotomy, specimen processing, quality control, quality assurance, and waived, moderate or high complexity testing (as classified by the Clinical Laboratory Improvement Amendments - CLIA). If assigned to the Transfusion Service, performs moderate or high complexity testing and other duties such as blood inventory management, blood product preparation, and issuing blood products for transfusion. Adheres to all local/state/federal regulations, codes, policies and procedures to ensure patient privacy and maintain the highest level of safety and reliability in testing.

Education:

• Bachelor's: degree in biology or related science

Certification & Licensure:

• CLSL-CA Licensed Clinical Lab Scientist

Experience:

• 2 years recent relevant experience

Skills and Knowledge:

• Demonstrated knowledge and technical competence in routine specimen collection, preparation, testing applications, laboratory operations, and quality assurance in one or more assigned clinical specialty areas
• Ability to accurately, precisely, and reliably perform job duties and assigned tasks
• Ability to compassionately and effectively interact with patients of diverse ages, backgrounds, values, beliefs and behaviors
• Workflow Management Ability to appropriately respond to: 1) Fluctuations in volume; 2) Unexpected situations or problems such as equipment or information systems failure; 3) Shift-to-Shift hand-offs; 4) STAT test orders; 5) Specimen integrity issues; 6) Regular review of pending logs, priority assignments, etc.
• Ability to follow standard practices, processes, and procedures in sequence
• Knowledge of applicable local/state/federal regulations, codes, policies, and procedures aimed at ensuring the privacy and safety of patients
• Ability to organize and prioritize job duties and assigned tasks for completion within expected timeframes