Ascend Clinical · 2 months ago
Clinical Laboratory Scientist (Hematology)
Sunnyvale, CA
Part-time
Onsite
Mid Level
$55/hr - $65/hrAscend Clinical is one of the highest volume clinical laboratories in the United States, known for its innovation and industry-leading service in laboratory testing. The Clinical Laboratory Scientist (Hematology) will perform routine laboratory testing, maintain instrumentation, and ensure quality control, while also interpreting and reporting test results.
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Responsibilities
Follow all company policies and procedures: general policies, Exposure Control, Chemical Hazard, Illness and Injury Prevention Program and Quality Assurance Program. Understands the hazards associated with failing to follow those procedures
Perform Quality Control (QC) procedures and interpretation of clinical values, including critical values and delta checks. Knows when test results are reportable and what to do in case of Quality Control failure
Perform and log routine daily, weekly and monthly maintenance and calibration of laboratory instrumentation according to protocols
Perform, evaluate and report all routine laboratory tests in chemistry and/or immunology under the supervision of a licensed Clinical Laboratory Scientist and according to established AC protocols. Strictly adheres to written procedures
Know protocol for handling critical values including rerunning tests, review of past results and phoning unit with results. Interact with Client Services, when necessary and appropriate, when results need to be phoned. Handle and investigate complaints, problems and discrepancies, as needed
Apply current scientific principles to clinical situations and demonstrate thorough knowledge of instrument operation
Participate in the Quality Assurance program and in in-service education programs
Oversee, review and verify work of Medical Laboratory Assistants (MLA)
Qualification
Required
Strong Knowledge of accepted clinical laboratory practice and procedures including handling of potentially infectious material and familiarity with California law relating to the practice of medical technology
Moderate computer skills, good quality control and instrument maintenance knowledge
Strong communication skills, both written and verbal
Analytical problem-solving skills, proficiency in performing detailed tasks thoroughly and completely, and the ability to follow complicated instructions with accuracy
Good organizational skills
Strong knowledge of multiple specialties and of quality control and calibration
Strong knowledge of lab equipment and procedures
Clinical Laboratory Scientist license from the State of California
Benefits
Comprehensive medical coverage
Life and disability insurance
401(k) with company match
Paid holidays and vacation
Personal days
Dental and vision options
Company
Ascend Clinical
Ascend Clinical, LLC is the nation’s leading provider of laboratory testing, environmental water testing, including Legionella and AAMI ST108 Ascend Clinical was founded in Northern California in 2000 as a clinical reference laboratory specializing in testing services for kidney disease.
Founded in 2001
201-500 employees
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Funding
Current Stage
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unknown2024-04-03Acquired
Leadership Team
Toni Chiang
Chief Financial Officer
Patti Hunsader
Chief Operating Officer
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