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Clinical Laboratory Scientist II

Location: Marin County, California   |   Work Location: On-site   |   Contract Type: Full-Time   |   Job Category: Allied Health   |   Salary Range:

Responsibilities

ESSENTIAL (not modifiable)

  1. Responsible for ensuring duties of assigned shift or work area are completed, working with other staff to adjust workload as necessary
  2. Responsible for maintaining current knowledge of hospital polices and department policies and procedures.  Responsible for performing job within the parameters of these policies and procedures: the following examples are not inclusive of all policies:
  3. Follow all appropriate Blood and Body Fluid Precaution
  4. Comply with laboratory quality control program
  5. Maintaining records
  6. Follow turnaround time policies
  7. Use computer for data entry and information retrieval
  8. Handle and process lab specimens
  9. Perform test procedures specific to assigned section
  10. Check test results for validity
  11. Responsible for maintenance, calibration, and assessing accuracy and reproducibility of instrumentation
  12. Keep equipment and work area clean and safe for use
  13. Participate in competency testing and training
  14. Participate in Proficiency Testing (CAP surveys)
  15. Keep adequate stock of supplies in work area
  16. Responsible for the operation of the assigned work area
  17. Direct and instruct others in the performance of laboratory procedures
  18. Responsible for routine care and maintenance of equipment in assigned work area or program i.e. safety, POC.
  19. Participate in the following:
  20. Quality Control Programs
  21. Proficiency Testing Program
  22. Competency Testing Program
  23. Training Program
  24. Assist in the development, review, and revision of procedures for testing and instrumentation

Qualifications

Must have a BA/BS degree in Biology, Chemistry, Medical Technology/Clinical Laboratory Science, or other related science.

Minimum of completed pre-licensure training in California State Department Public Health accredited training program

Minimum of three years of general laboratory experience in a hospital or equivalent setting or three (3) continuous years with Marin General Hospital.

  • Ability to work in teams in which all members are mutually accountable
  • Ability to work collaboratively with team members, hospital staff, patients, and physicians
  • Willingness and ability to be trained in more than one laboratory discipline
  • Capable of organizing multiple tasks, using time management skills and attention to detail
  • Basic computer knowledge with the ability to do data entry and retrieval
  • Knowledge of blood/body fluid precautions
  • Demonstrated verbal and written communication skills
  • Ability to read, speak, write, understand and follow English verbal and written instructions
  • Demonstrated technical proficiency
  • Ability to delegate and direct others in the performance of laboratory procedures

Must demonstrate the desire to further their knowledge in laboratory science and the willingness to accept additional responsibilities such as but not limited to staff development (e.g., training, in-service, internships, new technology evaluation, assist in test validation, teaching, resource person, etc.).

Current valid California license as a Clinical Laboratory Scientist or a limited California license in a specialization such as microbiology

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