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Shasta Regional Medical Center · 1 day ago

Clinical Laboratory Scientist (CLS II)

Redding, CA

Full-time

Onsite

Entry, Mid Level

$53.64/hr - $53.64/hr

2+ years exp

Shasta Regional Medical Center is an award-winning facility committed to quality healthcare. The Clinical Laboratory Scientist (CLS II) plays a crucial role in performing complex tests and ensuring accurate patient results while adhering to established procedures and quality control measures.

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Responsibilities

Each individual performs only those waived, moderate, or highly complex tests authorized by, CA, Bus. & Prof. Code (Sections 1206.5 (a)(b)(c), 1261, 1210, 1269, 1260.3, 17 CFR 1031 (b) (1-5), 17 CFR 1032.5) and must possess a degree of skill commensurate with individual’s education, training or experience and technical abilities

Each individual performing the above procedures must: adhere to the laboratory’s procedures for the collection, processing, analysis, and reporting of patient test results

Follow the laboratory’s established quality control policies and procedures in documenting all corrective actions taken when test systems deviate from the laboratory’s established performance specifications

Be capable of identifying problems that may adversely affect test performance and either correct the problem or immediately notify your immediate supervisor, Director, or Medical Director

Perform a wide variety of laboratory procedures requiring independent judgment using both manual and automated methods in Hematology, Blood Bank, Chemistry, Urinalysis, Coagulation, Microbiology, Immunology, and any other discipline as introduced into the laboratory

Perform and document maintenance; daily, weekly, monthly, or as needed on instruments and equipment as appropriate

Review the accuracy of patient results prior to releasing or reporting

Recognize age specific differences in expected results for newborns to geriatrics

Ensure that the testing of proficiency testing samples are tested in the same manner as patient samples and that collaboration with other laboratories is prohibited prior to the reporting of proficiency testing results to the appropriate agencies

May be required to perform venipuncture or capillary puncture on various age groups from newborn to geriatrics

Assist in the development and maintenance of laboratory policies and procedures

Adheres to all department and hospital policies and procedures related to safety, infection control, emergency preparedness, and human resources

May be assigned/identified as General Supervisor, having responsibility for the section or department during their shift

May be assigned responsibilities related to LIS and/or POC

Other tasks or responsibilities may be assigned by the department manager/director

Qualification

Clinical laboratory experienceCalifornia State LicenseBachelor’s DegreeHematologyMicrobiologyQuality controlPatient test resultsVenipunctureCollaboration

Required

Requires two years of clinical laboratory work experience that cover all areas of a clinical laboratory

Bachelor's Degree in biological science, chemical, physical, biological, or clinical laboratory science, or medical technology from an accredited institution, or other educational requirements as stated in California Code of Registration, Title 17, Section 1032, Clinical Laboratory Scientist (generalist)

Requires current and valid California State License