Clinical Lab Scientist

Job Description

Job Summary:

• The Clinical Laboratory Scientist (CLS) works under the supervision of the Section Supervisor.
• Under General supervision, contributes to the quality of patient diagnosis and treatment by performing technical and complex laboratory analysis in one or more sections of the Laboratory.
• Recognizes deviations from expected results, analyzes problems and modifies procedures to eliminate technical problems.
• Serves as a resource person for other hospital staff by answering questions and solving problems for peers and others.
• May be asked to assume the responsibility of a Section Supervisor in their absence.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Assists physicians in the diagnosis of disease and treatment of patients by performing technical and complex laboratory tests, following established laboratory procedures.
• Arterial Blood Gases, Chemistry, Bench Chemistry, Blood Bank, Hematology, Histology, Microbiology, Therapeutic Drug Monitoring and Urinalysis.
• Performs quality control procedures and documents the test results.
• Takes appropriate actions to correct out of control results and documents the actions taken.
• Serves as a resource for others: answers questions, resolves technical irregularities, and correlates new procedures.
• May be asked to supervise personnel and technical operations in a laboratory section in the absence of an on site supervisor.
• Performs instrument checks and preventative maintenance on laboratory instruments and makes minor repairs if needed.
• Documents all work performed and actions taken.
• Reports normal and abnormal test results as established by Pathology and Hospital procedures.
• Uses the Laboratory computers to edit, inquire, receive specimens, enter test results, and print results.
• Receives patient specimens and prepares them for analysis; also collects certain specimens.
• Adheres to the established Hospital safety standards by following safety procedures and reports any unsafe conditions immediately to the supervisor or department head.
• Applies the Hospital’s Policies and Procedures regarding guest relations.
• Performs other duties as assigned or required.

Education and Experience:

• At least one year of experience as a Clinical Laboratory Scientist is required.
• A CLS generalist for Chemistry and Hematology, is familiar with client.
• California Clinical Laboratory Scientist License required.
• Baccalaureate Degree in Medical Technology, Chemistry, Biology or equivalent