Clinical Lab Scientist Microbiology - Short Hour
$145,350–$203,466 year
On-siteLivermore, California, United States
Job Summary
Execute pre-analytic, analytic, and post-analytic procedures on biological specimens to deliver accurate diagnostic results. Perform basic and complex laboratory procedures including phlebotomy, specimen processing, quality control, and CLIA-classified testing. Manage blood inventory, prepare blood products, and issue transfusions if assigned to the Transfusion Service. Respond to fluctuations in volume, equipment failures, STAT orders, and shift hand-offs while adhering to federal and state regulations for patient privacy and safety. Rotate every other Saturday and Sunday from 3:00 pm to 11:30 pm for 8 hours per week.
Required Qualifications
- CMS-Clinical Microbiologist Scientist License
- CLS-Clinical Lab Scientist Generalist
- Bachelor's degree provided prior to start date
- Equivalent experience will be accepted in lieu of the required degree or diploma
- Demonstrated knowledge and technical competence in routine specimen collection, preparation, testing applications, laboratory operations, and quality assurance in one or more assigned clinical specialty areas
- Ability to accurately, precisely, and reliably perform job duties and assigned tasks
- Demonstrates sound judgment and problem solving relevant to assigned duties
- Ability to compassionately and effectively interact with patients of diverse ages, backgrounds, values, beliefs and behaviors
- Ability to appropriately respond to: 1) Fluctuations in volume; 2) Unexpected situations or problems such as equipment or information systems failure; 3) Shift-to-Shift hand-offs; 4) STAT test orders; 5) Specimen integrity issues; 6) Regular review of pending logs, priority assignments, etc.
- Ability to follow standard practices, processes, and procedures in sequence
- Knowledge of applicable local/state/federal regulations, codes, policies, and procedures aimed at ensuring the privacy and safety of patients
- Ability to organize and prioritize job duties and assigned tasks for completion within expected timeframes
- Rotating Weekends, Saturday, Sunday
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