Clinical Laboratory Scientist - Clinical Laboratory - Full Time/Evenings - Req #2097468354

Job Objective:

Under the direction of the Clinical Laboratory Scientist Supervisor, the Laboratory Assistant Director and the Laboratory Director, the Clinical Laboratory Scientist performs a variety of laboratory tests for use in the diagnosis and treatment of patients. In addition, the Clinical Laboratory Scientist operates and maintains equipment, performs and evaluates quality control, verifies and reports results, troubleshoots and corrects instrument problems, assists in evaluation of new tests or instruments, assists with writing new policies and procedures, assists with new employee training and orientation, and participates in special projects as needed.

Duties and Responsibilities:

Clinical Laboratory ScientistTechnical Follows established procedures for collecting and processing biological specimens for analysisCommunicates with physicians/nursing staff on appropriate collection of samples and/or consequences on improperly collected samples and resultsOperates equipment and performs tests in scheduled departmentsCalibrates equipment as neededPerforms routine maintenance on equipment as neededPrepares and maintains reagents or stains necessary in the performance of lab testingMonitors temperatures of equipment and refers all out of range recordings to the designated Senior Clinical Laboratory Scientist or supervisorPerforms quality control, evaluates the data, and takes appropriate action to maintain accuracy and precisionRecognizes departures from expected results and refers them to designated supervisory personnelAnswers inquiries about test results, methodologies, specificity and sensitivityRecognizes instrument malfunction and takes appropriate actionVerifies testing and reports results to physicians or nursing personnelCalls all critical values to physicians or nursing personnelDiscusses results with physicians/nursing personnel before releasing results that significantly vary from the normParticipates in proficiency testing as directedPerforms non-routine maintenance as required with assistance from the instrument company or supervisorTroubleshoots instruments or methodologies to resolve quality control and/or testing problemsAssists service personnel to correct equipment problemsAssists in evaluating new instrumentation and/or testsParticipates in assigned special projects and additional duties Non-technical Operates the LIS and HIS as required for their positionRecognizes departures from expected inventory and supply levels for the departments and refers inconsistencies to the designated personnelParticipates in Continuing Education for personal growth and maintenance of certificates and licensesAssures completion of all yearly competency testingAssists with writing new policies and procedures as directedAssists in training and orientation of new Clinical Laboratory Scientists, Medical Laboratory Technicians and Department Technicians as instructedAssumes in-charge responsibilities as needed

Non-Essential Duties:

Transports specimens and supplies between the main hospital lab and satellite locationsAdds support to other laboratory staff as needed

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

Knowledge Knowledge of basic computer operationsKnowledge of specimen and testing requirementsKnowledge of safe handling of biological specimensKnowledge to recognize deviations from normal standardsKnowledge of how lab results apply and affect the care and treatment of patientsDemonstrates knowledge regarding special needs and behaviors of age specific groups and proficiency in required areas Skills Skill needed for accuracy and precision in testingEffective oral and written communication skillsStrong analytical and problem solving skills Abilities Ability to follow directions accuratelyAbility to learn requirements of operation for different types of instrumentationAbility to recognize instrument malfunction and take appropriate actionAbility to operate Hospital and Laboratory information systemsAbility to exhibit courteous, helpful and professional behavior in dealing with patients, public and peers

AVH Values:

All AVH employees will effectively demonstrate these values: Patients Come First•We listen actively and communicate with our patients and families, placing safety as a top priority.

Accountability & Ownership•We fully complete tasks, are transparent, effectively communicate, and recognize that what we do reflects on us.

Teamwork•We build trusting relationships, promote a sense of community, and are respectful of everyone. Success is about the whole team.

Integrity & Honesty•We tell the truth at all times, speak up when something is wrong, and do the right thing when no one is looking.

Excellence•We take pride in our work, are goal-oriented, and on a never-ending quest for top tier quality.

Initiative & Innovation•Our can-do attitudes, creativity, and resourcefulness empower us to improve the patient's experience, solve our own problems, make timely decisions, and look for opportunities to add value.

Tenderness & Compassion•We have genuine empathy, show kindness, and encourage and advocate for each other.

Education and Experience:

Education Bachelor's degree that will satisfy the requirements for a Clinical Laboratory Scientist license issued by the State of California Department of Public Health Experience Minimum of one year experience at an acute care hospital is desirable Required Licensure and/or

Certifications:

Possession of a current Clinical Laboratory Scientist license issued by the

State of California Department of Public Health AVH Conduct/Compliance Expectations:

Ability to adhere with AVH Absenteeism and Tardiness Policy Ability to adhere with AVH Leaves of Absence PolicyAbility to adhere with AVH Paid Time Off (PTO) PolicyAbility to adhere with AVH Recording of Hours Worked PolicyAbility to adhere to the department dress codeAbility to organize work and establish prioritiesAbility to expand on own initiative in performance of dutiesSkill and ability to follow the telephone etiquette/standardsConforms to AVH Standards of ExcellenceAbility to function effectively under pressure and meet time parametersAbility to communicate effectively while maintaining good working relationships with co-workers, managers and other hospital staffAbility to adhere to the normal standards of courtesy and conduct as defined under the rules of hospitality at AVHAbility to maintain the confidentiality of patient, hospital and department informationAbility to adhere to safety rules and regulationsSafely and effectively uses all equipment necessary to carry out dutiesAbility to interpret and function under hospital and department policies and proceduresConforms with required and appropriate CAP/Joint Commission/CDPH requirementsConforms with and supports hospital quality assurance and improvement guidelinesAbility to participate effectively in department and hospital staff educationDisplay a willingness to work as a team playerAbility to give and support the highest level of patient/customer satisfaction at all timesSupports and adheres to the values and mission statement established by the AVH Board of DirectorsAbility to demonstrate knowledge and understanding of the Compliance & Integrity Program and its established policies.

Ability to follow the

Code of Conduct Physical Requirements and Working Conditions:

Ability to perform duties in a normal hospital clinical laboratory environmentJob may require long periods of standing or sittingJob requires handling of biological specimens A detailed description of the physical requirements of this job is maintained in the Employee Health Department.