Kaiser Permanente · 6 days ago
Senior Clinical Laboratory Scientist
California-San Rafael-San Rafael Hospital
Full-time
Onsite
Mid, Senior Level
3+ years expKaiser Permanente is a healthcare organization seeking a Senior Clinical Laboratory Scientist to perform analytical procedures and analyses. The role involves ensuring quality patient care through accurate specimen analysis and interdepartmental cooperation.
Health CareHospitalMental HealthNon ProfitPersonal Health
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
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
Qualification
Required
Three years experience as a Clinical Laboratory Scientist required
Bachelors Degree * Applicable military experience may be substituted for bachelors degree
Clinical Laboratory Scientist License (California)
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
Preferred
Experience including Hematology, Urinalysis, Chemistry, Blood Bank and Bacteriology preferred
Computer application experience/proficiency preferred
Company
Kaiser Permanente
Kaiser Permanente is a health organization that offers disease prevention, mental healthcare, and chronic disease management services.
10001+ employees
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Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
$7.48M2018-07-17Grant· $0.08M
2014-08-05Grant· $7.4M
Leadership Team
Gregory Adams
Chair and Chief Executive Officer
James L. Robinson III
Senior Vice President/Area Manager
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