Clinical Lab Scientist

SUMMARY: Night position

Performs specialized clinical laboratory testing in all clinical laboratory disciplines. Performs and reports results, proof tests and assumes responsibility for accuracy.

Essential functions

• 1.
• Utilizes laboratory computer systems to document all actions taken concerning patient and quality control testing.
• 2.
• Performs laboratory testing following laboratory policies and procedures.
• 3.
• Performs and documents instrument calibrations following manufacturers’ guidelines.
• 4.
• Performs routine preventative maintenance following laboratory policies and procedures and manufacturers’ guidelines.
• 5.
• Performs quality control testing as required in laboratory policies and procedures.
• All remedial actions taken for out of control results will be documented.
• 6.
• Performs STAT testing in a timely manner and has the ability to organize testing priorities during heavy workload situations to expedite patient testing results.
• 7.
• Relays Panic Values to ordering service and documents all actions taken.
• 8.
• Follows laboratory safety policies and procedures including Standard Precautions.

Other responsibilities

1. Performs venous and arterial puncture to obtain specimens for laboratory testing.

• 2.
• Maintains clean work area and adequate supplies and reagents.
• 3.
• Assists in researching and implementing new testing procedures.
• 4.
• Assists in training and supervision of Laboratory Assistants.
• 5.
• Supervises lab assistants and phlebotomists on weekends and after office hours.
• 6.
• Other duties as assigned from time to time.

Supervisory responsibilities: None

Education, experience, and skills required

1. Ability to work independently with little or no supervision. 2. Good manual dexterity and ability to follow instructions.

Licenses and certification

1. Four-year college degree with a valid Clinical Laboratory License issued by the State of California Department of Health Services required.

Age of population served: Newborn  Infant/Pediatric  Adolescent  Adult  Geriatric All X  No Patient Care