Tahoe Forest Health System · 16 hours ago
Clinical Lab Scientist
Truckee, CA
Full-time
Onsite
Entry, Mid Level
$66.41/hr - $66.41/hr
1+ years expTahoe Forest Health System is seeking a Clinical Lab Scientist to perform clinical laboratory functions in accordance with regulatory requirements and accreditation standards. The role involves conducting complex analytical tests, maintaining laboratory equipment, and ensuring accurate patient data for diagnosis and treatment.
Health Care
Responsibilities
As defined by delegation from the medical director for the duties of the “general supervisor” and in accordance with CLIA-88, State of California and the State of Nevada regulations performs the following:
Consistently complies with all applicable Tahoe Forest Health System and Clinical Laboratory policies and procedures. Evaluates and solves problems or notifies management of all unresolved operational problems
Performs complex analytical tests and procedures, recognizes deviation from expected results, and takes appropriate action to maintain accuracy and precision. Ensures data is entered into the LIS (laboratory information system) in a timely manner
Effectively communicates with nursing, physicians and other ancillary staff to ensure effective patient preparation, collection and specimen handling. Significant errors or deviation from established Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) are reported within the Clinical Laboratory through the Continuous Service Improvement (CSI) process or through the Tahoe Forest Health System “RLDatix” risk management system
Recognizes factors that affect measurements and results, analyzes Quality Control (QC) data, makes judgments concerning the results, and takes appropriate action to maintain accuracy and precision
Recognizes abnormal test results and answers inquiries about them, the methodology, specificity, and sensitivity; answers questions about specific factors that can influence test results
Operates and maintains instrument/equipment, recognizes equipment malfunction, troubleshoots and repairs as necessary. Notifies clinical departments in a timely manner when equipment/instruments are down and testing may be delayed. Takes appropriate actions to activate backup activities when appropriate to ensure safe patient care
When confronted with operational issues, acts as the “Medicare Supervisor”/ ”General Supervisor” per CLIA-88 regulations in the absence of laboratory management staff. “TFHS CLS/”Medicare Supervisor” Responsibilities available in department
Maintains current knowledge related to patient safety and laboratory safety requirements. Observes and ensures the health and safety requirements for patients and employees both within and outside of the clinical laboratory environment are achieved
Consistently contributes to process improvement activities within and outside of the Clinical Laboratory using “lean principles” and Define-Measure-Analyze-Improve Control (DMAIC) approach to enhance operations. Helps evaluate new techniques and procedures in terms of space and personnel requirements, method comparison, cost analysis, and the establishment of reference intervals; writes, revises and/or reviews technical procedures
Some support tasks will be required at times to ensure effective laboratory operations including but not limited to telephone attendance, clerical duties, inventory management, customer service activities, specimen collection, sample handling and special procedures. Training and mentoring new personnel may be assigned
Scheduling of hours may be changed as necessary to meet the needs of laboratory operations. The ability to work standby and take call back is required to cover situations when no staff is routinely scheduled or schedule is vacant
Demonstrates System Values in performance and behavior. Understands “Just Culture” utilization at TFHS
Complies with System policies and procedures
Other duties as may be assigned
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's Degree or higher in a health science related discipline or has fulfilled military requirements to acquire a CA CLS license
1-2 years relevant experience
California Clinical Laboratory Scientist (CLS) upon hire
Nevada Clinical Laboratory Technologist-General Supervisor License upon hire
California Clinical Laboratory Scientist and/or Nevada Clinical Laboratory Technologist- General Supervisor license
Required license based on worksite state
Functionally knowledgeable of the principles, practices and procedures in a hospital based clinical laboratory environment
Preferred
Concurrent dual licensure in California and Nevada
Operations experience in the areas of chemistry, hematology, serology, coagulation, transfusion, parasitology and microbiology
Three (3) years of experience as a Clinical Laboratory Scientist
Previous experience in a hospital laboratory setting
Microbiology, Phlebotomy and EKG experience
Company
Tahoe Forest Health System
Proudly serving the community since 1952, Tahoe Forest Hospital is a not for profit rural health care facility and designated Critical Access Hospital.
501-1000 employees
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Late StageLeadership Team
Crystal Betts
Chief Financial Officer
Alex MacLennan, PHR, SHRM-CP
Chief Human Resources Officer
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