TridentCare · 1 month ago
Clinical Laboratory Scientist
Irvine, CA
Full-time
Onsite
Mid LevelTridentCare is looking for a Clinical Laboratory Scientist in Irvine, CA. The role involves ensuring accurate and timely laboratory tests, following policies and procedures, and maintaining specimen integrity throughout the testing process.
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Responsibilities
Follows the laboratory’s procedures for specimen handling and processing analysis, reporting and maintaining records of patient test results
Ensuring that the patient’s name and specimen number are correctly identified
Type of specimen and time drawn is correct for the test ordered
Specimen integrity has been maintained from the initial draw / pick-up of specimen(s) until arrival and completion of test(s) requested
Follows the laboratory’s procedures for handling potentially infectious materials
Maintains records that demonstrate that proficiency testing samples are tested in the same manner as patient samples
Adheres to the laboratory’s quality control policies, documents all quality control activities instrument and procedural calibrations and maintenance performed
Follows the laboratory’s quality control policies whenever test systems are not within the laboratory’s established levels of performance
Capable of identifying problems that may adversely affect test performance or reporting of test results
Documents all corrective action taken when test systems deviate from the laboratory’s established performance specifications
Performs all routine and new test procedures that are complex and require professional judgment when assigned to a specific area
Demonstrates knowledge of theory behind the test performed
Recognized departure from the norm on adult and geriatric patients and be able to understand the scientific and theoretical reasons for such deviation
Calibrates instruments and assess the accuracy of the equipment; performs equipment preventive and corrective maintenance
Check and verify all the test results released by the laboratory. This includes accepting or rejecting results due to delta check inconsistencies, requesting redraw for verification, canceling results due to gross hemolysis, clots or QNS
Reviews outgoing reports for technical and clerical errors
Able to communicate with nurses and physicians, and ability to work well with others
Assist the Lead CLS in maintaining adequate supplies and inventory levels
Demonstrates the ability to prioritize work duties
Recognizes the administrative changes in staffing and scheduling and adapt to these changes
Assists in developing and installing quality control standards to ensure accuracy of test results
Assists the Lead CLS in reviewing and solving quality control problems
Initiates, suggests and if necessary, implements technical and administrative changes upon approval of the Laboratory Director
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university with major coursework in medical technology, microbiology, chemistry, biology or related field
Possession of General Supervisor license issued by the State of California
Must meet CLIA requirements for testing personnel for High Complexity Testing
Ability to work independently and have good sound analytical judgment to function effectively under stress in certain situations
Strong interpersonal skills sufficient to work closely with others on a team
Possess the ability to work in a fast-paced environment, effectively interacting with physicians, facilities and laboratory personnel
Possess speed, consistency and accuracy in tasks to meet the laboratory standards
Customer service oriented
Self-starter with a high initiative, a good problem and decision-maker
Ability to demonstrate flexibility in work environment, performing a variety of changing tasks
Commitment to tasks. Displaying a high level of cognitive, interpretive or judgment skills
Company
TridentCare
TridentCare offers laboratory, diagnostic, ultrasound, x-ray, radiology and mobile diagnostic services at home for patients.
Founded in 1999
1001-5000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageLeadership Team
Daniel C Buning
Chief Executive Officer
Mary Sweeney
Senior Vice President Human Resources
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