Air Combat Effectiveness Consulting Group, LLC
CLIN LAB SCIENTIST I NB
Air Combat Effectiveness Consulting Group, LLC, Daly City, California, United States, 94013
Overview
Overview:
Responsible for the analysis of laboratory specimens and subsequent result reporting according to laboratory protocol and procedures. Under the direction of the Pathologists and Laboratory Director/Manager, the Clinical Laboratory Scientist II performs all technical (including maintenance), analytical, clerical, and quality assurance tasks and duties associated with laboratory testing. The Clinical Laboratory Scientist II accepts in-charge duties and also accepts duties and projects as assigned by Leads and Management that help ensure the overall quality and excellence of the Laboratory. All Clinical Laboratory Scientists (CLS) are required to maintain current CLS licensure and perform all work in compliance with all governmental regulations. Responsibilities
Pre-Analytic:
Receives and processes patient specimens: urine, blood, spinal fluid, etc., when needed. Always verifies that the proper specimen is being analyzed for the proper patient and for the indicated test procedure. Recognizes unacceptable specimen conditions and takes appropriate action per protocol. Demonstrates appropriate specimen handling and ensures proper and accurate identification of specimen throughout the testing process. Assists in oversight of phlebotomists and lab assistants. Troubleshoots problems related to patient preparation, specimen collection, specimen transportation, specimen processing, and specimen storage. Analytic:
Accurately and efficiently performs laboratory testing classified as waived or of moderate or high complexity under CLIA. Responsible for maintaining and using various equipment in the Clinical Laboratory. Performs daily, weekly, monthly, and as-needed maintenance. Performs calibration of equipment as required. Performs, checks, and maintains all necessary documentation. Remains current on all new protocols and technologies. Participates in orientation of staff, as needed. Performs quality control procedures. Verifies acceptable QC values according to laboratory protocol. Investigates and troubleshoots any unacceptable QC. Identifies shifts and trends and takes remedial action to resolve these problems. Notifies supervisor if unable to resolve the situation after troubleshooting. Performs all necessary documentation. Post-Analytic:
Verifies accuracy and clinical validity of results before reporting. Reports results within established turnaround times (STAT, routine, etc.). Recognizes critical values and ensures they are communicated to the appropriate person per protocol and documents the communication. Recognizes questionable results and takes appropriate corrective action before reporting. Identifies and helps to resolve processes leading to ongoing problems with reporting results to the appropriate individuals. Safety:
Maintains a clean, neat, and organized work area. Ensures work surfaces are disinfected each shift and whenever visible blood, etc., is present. Follows universal precautions. Safely handles all specimens and chemicals/reagents as dictated by hospital and laboratory policies, including appropriate use of PPE. Consistently follows the laboratory Chemical Hygiene policy. Attends all required Safety Training programs and can describe his/her responsibilities related to general safety and specific job-related hazards. Consistently demonstrates appropriate body mechanics to avoid injury. Conducts safety inspections in the laboratory as needed and helps enact processes that improve safety for all laboratory staff. Customer Service:
Takes initiative to perform all job duties without prompting. Consistently demonstrates awareness of operations in other areas of the lab and helps out whenever possible. At the start of the shift, communicates in a friendly and supportive manner with the previous shift to comprehend work status, work as a team, and take over work effort. At the end of the shift, interacts in a friendly and supportive manner with the next shift to communicate pending work and work as a team to complete and turn over work. Consistently projects a positive professional image through appearance and behavior, acting as a role model for other laboratory staff. Demonstrates appropriate telephone courtesy, identifying self and department when answering the phone and demonstrating professionalism in content and intonation of dialog with hospital staff and external customers. Consistently demonstrates excellent interpersonal and communication skills in all dealings with coworkers. Other Essential Job Duties:
Reviews pending logs regularly to ensure all specimens are accounted for and all received specimens are completed within departmental time frames. Takes immediate remedial action to locate missing specimens/tests. Reviews results verified by self and others and identifies any non-conformities. Takes appropriate action to resolve and informs Supervisor of issue. Effectively and proficiently uses all laboratory and hospital computer systems, including consistent reading of e-mails to ensure knowledge is current. Performs phlebotomy if needed, after completion of appropriate training and competency. Performs other job duties as necessary, consistent with training, education, and professional ethics. Willingly and quickly learns new laboratory skills and accepts assignments in other departments as needed. Helps support laboratory management by participation in research, development, and implementation of new laboratory testing procedures. Maintains knowledge of current trends or development in the field by reading appropriate books, journals, and attending related seminars, conferences, lab meetings, etc. Shares knowledge obtained with colleagues to improve overall depth of knowledge of departmental staff. Helps orient new team members and reviews laboratory procedures and suggests improvements as needed. Qualifications
EDUCATION:
Minimum Education: Bachelor’s Degree in Clinical Laboratory Science or related science. Preferred Education: Completion of a one-year Clinical Laboratory Scientist training program approved by the California Department of Public Health. EXPERIENCE:
One (1) year experience as a Clinical Laboratory Scientist in a Clinical Lab setting. CERTIFICATIONS/LICENSURE:
Current California Clinical Laboratory Scientist License. OTHER SKILLS, ABILITIES & KNOWLEDGE:
Proficient in multiple areas of the Clinical Lab and/or expert in any one area. Excellent written and verbal communication skills in English. Ability to use computer systems in an accurate and proficient manner. Ability to multi-task and demonstrate initiative to help others when needed and to accommodate staffing needs of the laboratory. Ability to use critical thinking skills and decisive judgment. Ability and desire to work well individually and as a team member to meet testing requirements of productivity, turnaround time, prioritization, and accuracy. Must be able to work in a complex, fast-paced environment and take appropriate actions in challenging situations.
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Overview:
Responsible for the analysis of laboratory specimens and subsequent result reporting according to laboratory protocol and procedures. Under the direction of the Pathologists and Laboratory Director/Manager, the Clinical Laboratory Scientist II performs all technical (including maintenance), analytical, clerical, and quality assurance tasks and duties associated with laboratory testing. The Clinical Laboratory Scientist II accepts in-charge duties and also accepts duties and projects as assigned by Leads and Management that help ensure the overall quality and excellence of the Laboratory. All Clinical Laboratory Scientists (CLS) are required to maintain current CLS licensure and perform all work in compliance with all governmental regulations. Responsibilities
Pre-Analytic:
Receives and processes patient specimens: urine, blood, spinal fluid, etc., when needed. Always verifies that the proper specimen is being analyzed for the proper patient and for the indicated test procedure. Recognizes unacceptable specimen conditions and takes appropriate action per protocol. Demonstrates appropriate specimen handling and ensures proper and accurate identification of specimen throughout the testing process. Assists in oversight of phlebotomists and lab assistants. Troubleshoots problems related to patient preparation, specimen collection, specimen transportation, specimen processing, and specimen storage. Analytic:
Accurately and efficiently performs laboratory testing classified as waived or of moderate or high complexity under CLIA. Responsible for maintaining and using various equipment in the Clinical Laboratory. Performs daily, weekly, monthly, and as-needed maintenance. Performs calibration of equipment as required. Performs, checks, and maintains all necessary documentation. Remains current on all new protocols and technologies. Participates in orientation of staff, as needed. Performs quality control procedures. Verifies acceptable QC values according to laboratory protocol. Investigates and troubleshoots any unacceptable QC. Identifies shifts and trends and takes remedial action to resolve these problems. Notifies supervisor if unable to resolve the situation after troubleshooting. Performs all necessary documentation. Post-Analytic:
Verifies accuracy and clinical validity of results before reporting. Reports results within established turnaround times (STAT, routine, etc.). Recognizes critical values and ensures they are communicated to the appropriate person per protocol and documents the communication. Recognizes questionable results and takes appropriate corrective action before reporting. Identifies and helps to resolve processes leading to ongoing problems with reporting results to the appropriate individuals. Safety:
Maintains a clean, neat, and organized work area. Ensures work surfaces are disinfected each shift and whenever visible blood, etc., is present. Follows universal precautions. Safely handles all specimens and chemicals/reagents as dictated by hospital and laboratory policies, including appropriate use of PPE. Consistently follows the laboratory Chemical Hygiene policy. Attends all required Safety Training programs and can describe his/her responsibilities related to general safety and specific job-related hazards. Consistently demonstrates appropriate body mechanics to avoid injury. Conducts safety inspections in the laboratory as needed and helps enact processes that improve safety for all laboratory staff. Customer Service:
Takes initiative to perform all job duties without prompting. Consistently demonstrates awareness of operations in other areas of the lab and helps out whenever possible. At the start of the shift, communicates in a friendly and supportive manner with the previous shift to comprehend work status, work as a team, and take over work effort. At the end of the shift, interacts in a friendly and supportive manner with the next shift to communicate pending work and work as a team to complete and turn over work. Consistently projects a positive professional image through appearance and behavior, acting as a role model for other laboratory staff. Demonstrates appropriate telephone courtesy, identifying self and department when answering the phone and demonstrating professionalism in content and intonation of dialog with hospital staff and external customers. Consistently demonstrates excellent interpersonal and communication skills in all dealings with coworkers. Other Essential Job Duties:
Reviews pending logs regularly to ensure all specimens are accounted for and all received specimens are completed within departmental time frames. Takes immediate remedial action to locate missing specimens/tests. Reviews results verified by self and others and identifies any non-conformities. Takes appropriate action to resolve and informs Supervisor of issue. Effectively and proficiently uses all laboratory and hospital computer systems, including consistent reading of e-mails to ensure knowledge is current. Performs phlebotomy if needed, after completion of appropriate training and competency. Performs other job duties as necessary, consistent with training, education, and professional ethics. Willingly and quickly learns new laboratory skills and accepts assignments in other departments as needed. Helps support laboratory management by participation in research, development, and implementation of new laboratory testing procedures. Maintains knowledge of current trends or development in the field by reading appropriate books, journals, and attending related seminars, conferences, lab meetings, etc. Shares knowledge obtained with colleagues to improve overall depth of knowledge of departmental staff. Helps orient new team members and reviews laboratory procedures and suggests improvements as needed. Qualifications
EDUCATION:
Minimum Education: Bachelor’s Degree in Clinical Laboratory Science or related science. Preferred Education: Completion of a one-year Clinical Laboratory Scientist training program approved by the California Department of Public Health. EXPERIENCE:
One (1) year experience as a Clinical Laboratory Scientist in a Clinical Lab setting. CERTIFICATIONS/LICENSURE:
Current California Clinical Laboratory Scientist License. OTHER SKILLS, ABILITIES & KNOWLEDGE:
Proficient in multiple areas of the Clinical Lab and/or expert in any one area. Excellent written and verbal communication skills in English. Ability to use computer systems in an accurate and proficient manner. Ability to multi-task and demonstrate initiative to help others when needed and to accommodate staffing needs of the laboratory. Ability to use critical thinking skills and decisive judgment. Ability and desire to work well individually and as a team member to meet testing requirements of productivity, turnaround time, prioritization, and accuracy. Must be able to work in a complex, fast-paced environment and take appropriate actions in challenging situations.
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