Senior Clinical Laboratory Scientist
Company: Kaiser Permanente
Location: Redwood City
Posted on: May 18, 2023
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Job Description:
Description: Under the general direction of the Laboratory
Director, or their designee, performs pre-analytical, analytical
and post-analytical procedures and analyses to provide data for
health maintenance, diagnoses, treatment and monitoring of medical
conditions. Enhances quality of patient care and service through
interdepartmental cooperation and quality assurance
protocols.Essential Responsibilities:Correctly verifies that the
proper specimen is being analyzed for the correct patients and that
the correct test is being performed. Judges the adequacy and
qualities of specimens submitted for testing.Analyzes clinical
laboratory specimens following the standard methods and procedures
approved by the Laboratory Director or designee. Performs quality
control procedures to ensure accuracy of clinical data. Assist with
Quality Assurance and Performance Improvement activities consistent
with the Laboratory Quality Plan.Utilizes test reference ranges
(including neonates, pediatric and adult) to determine
reasonableness of test results Validates test results through
correlation with test parameters (e.g. Hgb/Hct, anion gap, platelet
count/smear, dipstick/micro etc). Confirms testing on all Critical
Values to ensure accuracy prior to releasing of test
results.Performs routine preventative maintenance and
troubleshooting on assigned instruments and equipment according to
established schedule and procedure. Performs and documents
instrument function by checking and calibrating specific lab
instruments and documents data. Records on instrument logs any
repairs, replacement, and maintenance needed of equipment.Releases
or reports results per Laboratory Standard Operating Procedures.
Trains laboratory assistants, and other Clinical Lab Scientist, on
proper techniques/procedures related to clinical laboratory
practice. Performs other related duties as necessary.Supervisory
Responsibilities: Provides general or direct supervision of Lab
Assistants and general Clerical Personnel as required according to
lab law and regulations. Corporate Compliance Accountability:
Consistently supports the precepts of Corporate Compliance and
Principles of Responsibility by maintaining confidentiality,
protecting the assets of the organization, acting with integrity,
reporting observed fraud and abuse and complying with applicable
state, federal and local laws and program policies and procedures.
Basic Qualifications:Experience Three years experience as a
Clinical Laboratory Scientist required.Education Bachelor's Degree
Applicable military experience may be substituted for bachelor's
degree.License, Certification, Registration Valid California State
Clinical Laboratory Scientist License.Additional Requirements:
Ability to read and comprehend complex instructions,
correspondence, and memos. Ability to effectively present
information in one-on-one and small group situations to customers,
clients, and other incumbents of the organization. Must be willing
to work in a Labor Management Partnership environment. Also refer
to Position Specifications outlined in the appropriate collective
bargaining agreement.Preferred Qualifications: Experience including
Hematology, Urinalysis, Chemistry, Blood Bank and Bacteriology
preferred.. Computer application experience/proficiency preferred.
Primary Location: California,Redwood City,Redwood City Hospital
Additional Locations: --> Scheduled Weekly Hours: 24 Shift:
Night Workdays: Wk1/3/5 Sun, Thu, Fri; wk2/6 Thu, Fri, Sat; wk4
Wed, Fri, Sat Working Hours Start: 11:00 PM Working Hours End:
07:30 AM Job Schedule: Part-time Job Type: Standard Employee
Status: Regular Employee Group/Union Affiliation: A12IFPTELocal 20
Job Level: Individual Contributor Department: Redwood City Hospital
- Pathology/Lab-Clinical Lab - 0206 Travel: No Kaiser Permanente is
an equal opportunity employer committed to a diverse and inclusive
workforce. Applicants will receive consideration for employment
without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy),
age, sexual orientation, national origin, marital status, parental
status, ancestry, disability, gender identity, veteran status,
genetic information, other distinguishing characteristics of
diversity and inclusion, or any other protected status. Load
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