Clinical Lab Scientist
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Department:
Pathology
The Lead Clinical Laboratory Scientist (CLS) works under the general supervision of the Laboratory Director.
Oversees the operations of the section by directing work assignments, ordering supplies, and performing and supervising maintenance of instruments and equipment.
Participates in Performance Improvement projects as assigned by the Department Director.
In addition, performs the duties of a Clinical Laboratory Scientist and serves as a resource person by answering questions and solving problems for peers and others.
May be asked to assume the responsibility of a Section Supervisor in their absence.
Performs other laboratory duties as assigned.
* Assists physicians in the diagnosis of disease and treatment of patients by performing technical and complex laboratory tests, following established laboratory procedures.
Is primarily assigned to one area of the laboratory, but may work in more than one of the following areas: Chemistry, Bench Chemistry, Blood Bank, Hematology, Histology, Microbiology, Therapeutic Drug Monitoring and Urinalysis.
* Duties include training, teaching, counseling and day to day discipline as appropriate of employees working under his/her supervision.
Reviews and maintains appropriate quality control procedures and quality improvement functions.
* Serves as a resource for others: answers questions, resolves technical irregularities, and correlates new procedures.
Assists personnel with complex and/or difficult work related problems and reviews abnormal results.
* May be asked to supervise personnel and technical operations in a laboratory section in the absence of an on-site supervisor.
* Maintains and updates policy and procedure manuals in accordance with Hospital, Joint Commission, State and Federal Requirements.
* Documents and reports to the Laboratory Director or Supervisor events and/or problems encountered, and provides input as to possible solutions.
* 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: Work requires knowledge generally acquired through a Baccalaureate Degree in Medical Technology, Chemistry, Biology or equivalent.
Licensure: A California Clinical Laboratory Scientist License/ASCP required.
Current BLS/Healthcare status as per American heart Association standards preferred.
Experience: At least one year of experience as a Clinical Laboratory Scientist is required.
Experience must be within the last five years.
Specific Job Duties: Oversees all Point of Care Testing.
Maintains policies, competencies, quality control,...
- Rate: 68.695
- Location: Salinas, US-CA
- Type: Permanent
- Industry: Finance
- Recruiter: Salinas Valley Health
- Contact: Not Specified
- Email: to view click here
- Reference: SVH-101878
- Posted: 2025-06-22 08:16:46 -
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