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National Association of Latino Healthcare Executives · 1 day ago

Clinical Laboratory Scientist

San Rafael, CA

Full-time

Onsite

Mid Level

The National Association of Latino Healthcare Executives is seeking a Clinical Laboratory Scientist who will perform pre-analytical, analytical, and post-analytical procedures to support health maintenance and medical diagnoses. This role involves quality assurance, interdepartmental cooperation, and supervising laboratory assistants while ensuring compliance with laboratory standards.

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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

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 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

Clinical laboratory analysisQuality control proceduresInstrument maintenanceSpecimen verificationSupervisory skillsInterdepartmental cooperationTraining laboratory assistants

Required

Under the general direction of the Laboratory Director, or their designee, performs pre-analytical, analytical and post-analytical procedures and analyses to provide data for health maintenance, diagnoses, treatment and monitoring of medical conditions

Enhances quality of patient care and service through interdepartmental cooperation and quality assurance protocols

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

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 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