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Kaiser Permanente · 1 day ago

Senior Clinical Laboratory Scientist

San Rafael, CA

Full-time

Onsite

Mid, Senior Level

3+ years exp

Kaiser Permanente is a healthcare organization, and they are seeking a Senior Clinical Laboratory Scientist to perform pre-analytical, analytical, and post-analytical procedures. The role involves ensuring the accuracy of clinical data, maintaining laboratory instruments, and supervising lab assistants while adhering to quality assurance protocols.

Health CareHospitalMental HealthNon ProfitPersonal Health

Comp. & Benefits

H1B Sponsor Likely

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

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

Clinical Laboratory Scientist LicenseHematologyUrinalysisChemistryBlood BankBacteriologyQuality AssuranceComputer application proficiencySupervisory skillsCommunication skills

Required

Three years experience as a Clinical Laboratory Scientist required

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

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Kaiser Permanente is a health organization that offers disease prevention, mental healthcare, and chronic disease management services.

Founded in 1945

Oakland, California, USA

10001+ employees

https://healthy.kaiserpermanente.org

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