Stanford Health Care Tri-Valley ยท 1 month ago
Clinical Laboratory Scientist - Per Diem
Stanford Health Care Tri-Valley is committed to hope and innovation in healthcare. They are seeking a Clinical Laboratory Scientist who will perform a wide range of medical laboratory tests to diagnose, treat, and prevent disease while ensuring the accuracy and quality of results.
Health CareHospitalNon Profit
Responsibilities
Performs clinical laboratory tests of varying complexity using standard procedures examining specimens for the purpose of providing information for the diagnosis, prevention, or treatment of disease
Determines suitability of specimen for analysis, following established procedures and policies
Accurately performs and completes laboratory analysis on body fluids in accordance with laboratory protocols and policies
Proficiency in laboratory tests for specialty assigned which may include chemistry, hematology, coagulation, urinalysis, blood bank, and microbiology
Adheres to all safety/health and state/federal regulatory requirements
Records and reports test results. Reviews results for accuracy and precision and maintains testing turn-around-time standards for all categories of testing. When testing is delayed communicates approximate turn-around-time to appropriate personnel
Assures accurate results performing confirmatory tests as appropriate and correlating laboratory and patient data to verify results. Interprets laboratory results considering controls and published standards
Communicates with physician, nursing staff and clients and clearly responds to inquiries and document interactions including specimen and test requirements and outcome of results. Communicates critical results to the person responsive for the care of the patient. Escalating issues as appropriate
Performs maintenance and function checks on analytical equipment and perform operational checks necessary for proper test performance to assure accurate and reliable test results and reporting
Performs calibration as needed, runs quality control samples as scheduled and evaluates results
Using technical knowledge and theoretical understanding of the basis of tests, records and analyzes test results to validate accuracy, quality and conformity to specifications
Strives to resolve problems related to clinical issues, equipment or testing by initiating research utilizing available reference material. Reports and/or escalates problems to management as appropriate
Employee must perform all duties and responsibilities in accordance with the C-I-CARE Standards of the Hospital
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's Degree Required
3+ years to 5 years of progressively responsible and directly related work experience Required
CLS required
Provides mentorship and training to support performance development for CLSs and MLTs
Schedules staff work assignments, sets appropriate priorities when staff is limited
Recommends solutions to areas of need relative to workflow issues and operation challenges
Preferred
Ability to analyze data, draw conclusions and interpret results
Ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing
Ability to learn new procedures and adapt to technological changes in the laboratory
Ability to organize, prioritize, multi-task, and adapt to changing priorities
Ability to solve problems and identify solutions
Ability to work effectively with individuals at all levels of the organization
Knowledge and technical proficiency in specialty areas assigned within the laboratory
Knowledge of infection prevention policies and procedures
Knowledge of local, state and federal regulatory requirements related to areas of functional responsibility
Company
Stanford Health Care Tri-Valley
STANFORD HEALTH CARE TRI-VALLEY Stanford Health Care Tri-Valley (formerly ValleyCare) provides high-quality care rooted in science and compassion to support the health and well-being of its community in the East Bay and beyond.