Family Health Centers of San Diego
Location
San Diego, California
Salary
$46 - $61 / HOUR
The Clinical Lab Scientist II communicates effectively with the healthcare team, ensuring timely notification of test results and maintaining accurate documentation. They perform routine and stat testing, prepare laboratory solutions, and adhere to quality control measures.
Candidates must have 5 years of experience as a Medical Technologist/CLS and a Bachelor's degree in a relevant science field. Licensure as a Clinical Laboratory Scientist in California is also required.
Communicates effectively as part of the healthcare team; notifies providers of panic values, ad on, or cancel test orders within established timeframes or as requested by providers. Completes all required documentation accurately, in a timely manner, and thoroughly in accordance with department standards; in addition, ensures detailed record keeping of all tests performed and reporting laboratory findings to all persons authorized to receive such information. Completes proficiency testing and remedial actions for a Certified State Agencies according to State/Federal regulations. Completes routine testing within 24 hours; completes stat testing within 30 minutes. Prepares solutions, reagents, and stains, following standard laboratory formulas. Ensures effective Quality Control measures are maintained and adheres to lab policies and procedures. Ensures the safe and appropriate storage and transportation of specimens and cultures according to the Lab Procedures Manual. Follows laboratory safety per FHCSD chemical hygiene plan. Operates and maintains laboratory equipment and instruments. Performs other duties as assigned. Troubleshoots testing, including identifying problems that may adversely affect test performance or reporting of test results, notifying technical supervisor and providers, and offering alternatives.
5 years' experience as a Medical Technologist/CLS required; knowledge of 5 - 6 specialty areas. Bachelor's degree in biology, chemistry, microbiology, or other heath related science field required. Licensure as Clinical Laboratory Scientist by the state of California required. Traveling between sites and other locations is occasionally required. Must have a valid California driver’s license, an automobile, and proof of minimum levels of car insurance as required under California law, although limits of $100,000 are recommended. An acceptable driving record is also required. California law requires all drivers to obtain a valid California driver’s license within ten days of establishing residency. Reasonable accommodation may be provided on a case-by-case basis. Mileage and other reimbursement governed by policy. Ability to multi-task, be flexible, ensure accuracy, and meet changing priorities in a fast-paced, high-workload environment. Ability to organize work to expedite results. Ability to meet department standard of a 30 minute turnaround time for a stat test. Basic computer literacy ability to comply with department needs and expectations (i.e., electronic medical record documentation, obtaining background information and reports on patients, following up on appointments, etc.). Demonstrated ability to maintain good working relationships with employees, coworkers, and departments. Demonstrated expertise in 5 - 6 specialty areas with minimal supervision needed to complete duties. Demonstrated technical expertise by evaluating quality control and correlating with patient results. Exceptional ability to pay attention to detail to avoid problems in the testing area. Intermediate interpersonal and customer service skills. Intermediate organizational skills, attention to detail, time-management skills, and strong motivation to meet deadlines and achieve goals. Intermediate written and verbal communication skills, including ability to communicate effectively with patients and family members who speak English as a second language. Knowledge of proper specimen collection, handling, preservation, and fixation. Knowledge of state and federal regulations in regard to exoteric and complex testing in the laboratory.
