Clinical Laboratory Scientist Generalist

Clinical Laboratory Scientist

To provide laboratory testing services. Duties include obtaining specimens, performing testing, preparing specimens for transportation, providing laboratory reports, participation in quality control and quality assurance programs, and maintenance of laboratory equipment. Clinical Laboratory Scientists of all levels must demonstrate good judgment and technical skill.

Job Accountabilities:

• Perform all testing accurately and in a timely manner according to established policies and procedures.
• Performs scheduled maintenance & Troubleshooting instrument as needed.
• Quality Control, Calibrations and Troubleshooting outliers/ complete documentation.
• Calling Critical Values & complete documentation.
• Satisfactorily complete all assigned CAP proficiencies and in a timely manner.
• Perform QA support operations. Monitor and resolve pending and QA logs and exception reports.
• Take responsibility for MD & patient concerns. Use good customer service skills in all contacts with patients, staff, and physicians.
• Gathering data for validations & correlations.
• Assist in Central Processing area when necessary. Be responsible for monitoring and maintaining adequate testing supplies and inventory.

Certification & Licensure:

• CLSL-Licensed Clinical Lab Scientist Upon Hire.

Preferred Experience as Typically Acquired in:

• Preferred one (1) year continuous experience as a Clinical Laboratory Scientist.
• For CLS without experience, prior experience in the clinical laboratory/healthcare and Palo Alto Medical Foundation (3 years) is preferred. Equivalency will be determined by the Laboratory Director and the Personnel office staff.

Skills and Knowledge:

• Decision Making/Problem Solving: Demonstrate ability to work independently. Ability to accept, implement and evaluate change.
• Knowledge of phlebotomy, specimen handling, processing and experience with Lab Information Systems.
• Expert knowledge and ability to perform in all technical areas of the lab as assigned.
• Basic knowledge of how to operate and troubleshoot all essential laboratory and office equipment.
• Planning/Organizational Skills: The ability to perform with minimum supervision, all routine procedures and the most advanced procedures in the laboratory. Ability to accept, implement and evaluate change.

Job Shift: Day/Evening

Schedule: Full Time

Shift Hours: 8

Days of the Week: Variable

Weekend Requirements: Rotating Weekends

Benefits: Yes

Unions: Yes

Position Status: Non-Exempt

Weekly Hours: 40

Employee Status: Regular

Pay Range is $64.23 to $81.58 / hour