Clinical Laboratory Scientist

Clinical Laboratory Scientist needed in North Hollywood!

Qualifications: A current and valid California State Clinical Laboratory Scientist License (CLS). One (1) year recent experience as a CLS. Ability to demonstrate knowledge of and to utilize the principles, theories, practices, methodologies and techniques required of a Clinical Laboratory Scientist. Consistently demonstrates the knowledge, skills, abilities, and behaviors necessary to provide superior and culturally sensitive service to each other, to our members, and to customers, contracted providers, and vendors.

Preferred Qualifications: BA/BS degree. Ability to function competently as a licensed Clinical Laboratory Scientist in a high volume Bacteriology Department. Experience in all areas of Bacteriology.

Monitors and is accountable for test data, quality control, quality assurance, preventive maintenance, proficiency testing and all operations related to laboratory testing procedures. Notifies Supervisory team of any irregularities of factors, which may influence test results. Ability to trouble-shoot equipment and test methods. Identifies and resolves unusual laboratory situations and notifies appropriate parties within shift. Consults with physicians, nurses, pharmacists, etc. on the technical aspects of methodologies used, appropriateness of test utilization and interpretation of patient results. Instructs new employees and/or Clinical Laboratory Scientist students in laboratory procedures within area the CLS assigned, in order that they may develop proficiency and understanding of the clinical laboratory methodology.

Provides training, guidance and pertinent technical information to Laboratory Assistants, support staff, clerks, CLS students and Medical Center personnel. Discusses clinical laboratory problems of mutual interest with the Supervisory team, and lead technologist in order to develop a better communication link within the department. Participates in work groups to work through problems, issues or goals of the department. Assists in evaluating new tests procedures when requested and communicates to the Supervisory team the possibilities for their implementation. Meets states requirements for mandatory CEUs. As defined by established standards, works in a professional, cooperative and courteous manner.

Observes all laboratory, Kaiser Permanente and regulatory agency policies and procedures. Maintains overall safety (including chemical and biological) of the department in accordance with established safety, infection control and procedure protocols. Monitors supplies and reagents and notifies appropriate parties of par levels. As necessary and appropriate, may perform any clerical or other duties of support staff/laboratory assistants that may be assigned such as performing phlebotomy on inpatients and outpatients. Accepts responsibility of assisting in work areas not primarily his/her own. Operates computerized laboratory data systems / applications. Participates in direct patient care by providing the patient with information to enhance the understanding of laboratory test, instructing the patient on specimen requirements and conditions for specialized testing and collecting from the patient samples to include blood, body fluids, secretions, and tissues for analysis.

Consistently supports compliance and the Principles of Responsibility (Kaiser Permanente´s Code of Conduct) by maintaining the privacy and confidentiality of information, protecting the assets of the organization, acting with ethics and integrity, reporting non-compliance, and adhering to applicable federal, state and local laws and regulations, accreditation and licenser requirements (if applicable), and Kaiser Permanente´s policies and procedures.

Notes: Work schedule may vary according to department needs. Work Schedule:: Week 1) Friday, Saturday, Sunday. Week 2) Saturday, Sunday. 40 hours per pay period.

This is a Repost of WC.0802332.

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