Clinical Lab Scientist - SBC Technical Services

Generate documents and reports of testing results.

Perform second check of test reports, as applicable.

Review standard operating procedures and recommend changes for potential process improvements.

Comply with governmental regulations and Stanford Health Care and Blood Center policies regarding health and safety.

Observe and support good health and safety practices.

Strictly observe privacy and security related policies, procedures and practices to preserve the integrity and confidentiality of medical and other sensitive information pertaining to donors, patients, research subjects, and employees.

Act as a responsible information steward and treats information as sensitive and confidential in accordance with federal and state laws and with professional ethics, accreditation standards and legal requirements.

Do not disclose protected health information inappropriately.

May be required to enter areas where other individuals work with human blood; potential may exist for unanticipated exposure to bloodborne pathogens by splash or spill.

Education Qualifications Bachelor's Degree in medical technology or a life science Required

Experience Qualifications 1+ year to 2 years of hands-on testing experience in a clinical lab and a CA CLS license. Required

Required

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Comprehensive knowledge of all aspects of clinical sample testing in specific area(s) of expertise. Understanding of complex testing processes and underlying biology of the system. Ability to interpret and synthesize results from a wide variety of tests correctly and quickly. Comprehensive knowledge of laboratory information system/database and operation, or ability to learn system quickly. Ability to communicate clearly and concisely in English, verbally and in writing, with people of widely diverse backgrounds. Ability to work effectively as part of collaborative group with diverse team members; contribute to a high-functioning team. Demonstrated potential for carrying out and managing lab development projects. NOTE: California issued license is required.
• Histocompatibility Laboratory will accept Clinical Laboratory Scientist (CLS) OR Clinical Histocompatibility Scientist (CHCS)
• Technical Services Laboratory will accept Clinical Laboratory Scientist (CLS) OR Clinical Immunohematologist Scientist (CIS)

Preferred

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

ASCP - American Society for Clinical Pathologist preferred

Licenses and Certifications Clinical Laboratory Scientist - CLS required Upon Hire or Clinical Laboratory Scientist Limited - CLS-LTD required Upon Hire

Physical Demands and Work Conditions

These principles apply to ALL employees: SHC Commitment to Providing an Exceptional Patient & Family Experience

Stanford Health Care sets a high standard for delivering value and an exceptional experience for our patients and families. Candidates for employment and existing employees must adopt and execute C-I-CARE standards for all of patients, families and towards each other. C-I-CARE is the foundation of Stanford’s patient-experience and represents a framework for patient-centered interactions. Simply put, we do what it takes to enable and empower patients and families to focus on health, healing and recovery.