Clinical Lab Scientist Senior (CLS), Pleasanton Infusion - 0.50 Part-Time Days (08-HR)

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Day - 08 Hour (United States of America)

This is a Stanford Health Care job.

A Brief Overview
Performs all the duties of the Staff Clinical Laboratory Scientist, and in addition, more complex, involved and often manual assays of a more technical nature which may require higher level of technical experience or specialized training. Investigates trends or shifts in quality control and report's findings to the Reference or Supervising Clinical Laboratory Scientist, performing work-up if assigned. Performs troubleshooting of instrumentation and assay problems using the procedure manuals, manufacturer's documentation, and "hot lines". Assists in education and training as assigned and services as a bench resource for information for Staff Clinical Laboratory Scientists. May act as designee in the absence of supervisor or manager. Rotate as weekend lead, take on special projects and performs more complex, intense preventative maintenance.

Locations
Stanford Health Care

What you will do

• Adheres to all safety/health and state/federal regulatory requirements and the procedures, policies and Services Standard defined by the Hospitals.
• Conducts statistical analysis of tests using clinical laboratory techniques in chemistry, biochemistry, immunology, microbiology or related laboratory specialties.
• Evaluates and interprets test relative to established guidelines and reference material. Reach conclusions, assign results, and conduct further testing or other actions as needed.
• Performs clinical laboratory tests of varying complexity using standard procedures examining specimens for the purpose of providing information for the diagnosis, prevention, or treatment of disease. Performs maintenance and function checks on analytical equipment and perform operational checks necessary for proper test performance to assure accurate and reliable test results and reporting.
• Provides consultation regarding the appropriateness of the testing ordered and interpretation of test results.
• Assists clients in ensuring the appropriate test are ordered.
• Serves as a technical resource to internal hospital staff and external entities; develop policies and procedures; review technical work of others, solve complex technical problems; develop teaching protocols/curriculum's in addition to the essential function of the CLS. Educates internally and externally as requested.
• Serves as a technical resource to others. Accesses training needs and participates in-service training of laboratory personnel.

Education Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a work-related discipline/field from an accredited college or university

Experience Qualifications

• Two (2) years of progressively responsible and directly related work experience

Required Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Ability to analyze data, draw conclusions and interpret results
• Ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing
• Ability to demonstrate a higher level of critical thinking and judgment
• Ability to demonstrate full technical cross-training and functionality
• Ability to learn new procedures and adapt to technological changes in the laboratory
• Ability to organize, prioritize, multi-task, and adapt to changing priorities
• Ability to solve problems and identify solutions
• Ability to work effectively with individuals at all levels of the organization
• Knowledge and technical proficiency in specialty areas assigned within the laboratory
• Knowledge of infection prevention policies and procedures
• Knowledge of local, state and federal regulatory requirements related to areas of functional responsibility

Licenses and Certifications

• CLS or
• CLS-LTD

These principles apply to ALL employees:

SHC Commitment to Providing an Exceptional Patient & Family Experience

Stanford Health Care sets a high standard for delivering value and an exceptional experience for our patients and families. Candidates for employment and existing employees must adopt and execute C-I-CARE standards for all of patients, families and towards each other. C-I-CARE is the foundation of Stanford’s patient-experience and represents a framework for patient-centered interactions. Simply put, we do what it takes to enable and empower patients and families to focus on health, healing and recovery.

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