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Kaiser Permanente - Modesto, CA
posted 2 months ago
Full-time - Entry Level
Modesto, CA
Ambulatory Health Care Services
About the position
The Clinical Laboratory Scientist Weekend position at Kaiser Permanente involves performing pre-analytical, analytical, and post-analytical procedures to provide critical data for health maintenance, diagnosis, treatment, and monitoring of medical conditions. The role emphasizes enhancing patient care quality through interdepartmental cooperation and adherence to quality assurance protocols.
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 to determine reasonableness of test results.
- Validates test results through correlation with test parameters.
- 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.
- 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.
Requirements
- Six months related experience required.
- Baccalaureate degree in Clinical Lab Sciences or related field.
- Clinical Laboratory Scientist License (California)
- Ability to read and comprehend simple instructions, short correspondence, and memos.
- Ability to write simple correspondence.
- Ability to effectively present information in one-on-one and small group situations.
Nice-to-haves
- Experience including Hematology, Urinalysis, Chemistry, Blood Bank and Bacteriology experience preferred.
- Computer application experience/proficiency preferred.
Benefits
- Health insurance coverage
- Paid holidays
- Flexible scheduling
