Clinical Lab Scientist II-High Complexity Lab

3 weeks ago


San Diego, United States Family Health Centers of San Diego, Inc. Full time

Impact Lives, Impact Community

Family Health Centers of San Diego (FHCSD) is passionate about providing exceptional health care to all, especially underserved communities with limited health care options. Founded by a Latina grandmother/community advocate over 50 years ago in Barrio Logan, FHCSD has grown into one of the largest community health systems in the country. With over 62 sites, over 227,000 patients, and over 417,000 visits last year, we provide a wide variety of health care and outreach services to a very diverse patient population. We are proud of our mission, our lasting community impact, and the cultural and individual diversity of our staff.

The Clinical Lab Scientist conducts routine tests in clinical laboratories for use in treatment and diagnosis of disease and performs related duties.

This is a full-time position with the following schedule:

Tuesday thru Friday 4pm - 12:30am

Saturday 1pm-9pm

Job Roles

* Communicates effectively as part of the healthcare team; notifies providers of panic values, ad on, or cancel test orders within established timeframes or as requested by providers.
* Completes all required documentation accurately, in a timely manner, and thoroughly in accordance with department standards; in addition, ensures detailed record keeping of all tests performed and reporting laboratory findings to all persons authorized to receive such information.
* Completes proficiency testing and remedial actions for a Certified State Agencies according to State/Federal regulations.
* Completes routine testing within 24 hours; completes stat testing within 30 minutes.
* Prepares solutions, reagents, and stains, following standard laboratory formulas.
* Ensures effective Quality Control measures are maintained and adheres to lab policies and procedures.
* Ensures the safe and appropriate storage and transportation of specimens and cultures according to the Lab Procedures Manual.
* Follows laboratory safety per FHCSD chemical hygiene plan.
* Operates and maintains laboratory equipment and instruments.
* Performs other duties as assigned.
* Troubleshoots testing, including identifying problems that may adversely affect test performance or reporting of test results, notifying technical supervisor and providers, and offering alternatives.

Education/Certifications/Licenses/Registrations

* Experience as a Medical Technologist/CLS required
* Bachelor's degree in biology, chemistry, microbiology, or other heath related science field required with Medical Technology (MT) certification.
* Certificate of Medical Technology (MT) required.
* Licensure as Clinical Laboratory Scientist by the state of California required.

Experience/Specialized skills (including Language)

* Ability to multi-task, be flexible, ensure accuracy, and meet changing priorities in a fast-paced, high-workload environment.
* Ability to organize work to expedite results. Ability to meet department standard of a 30 minute turnaround time for a stat test.
* Basic computer literacy ability to comply with department needs and expectations (i.e., electronic medical record documentation, obtaining background information and reports on patients, following up on appointments, etc.).
* Demonstrated ability to maintain good working relationships with employees, coworkers, and departments.
* Demonstrated technical expertise by evaluating quality control and correlating with patient results.
* Exceptional ability to pay attention to detail to avoid problems in the testing area.
* Intermediate interpersonal and customer service skills.
* Intermediate organizational skills, attention to detail, time-management skills, and strong motivation to meet deadlines and achieve goals.
* Intermediate written and verbal communication skills, including ability to communicate effectively with patients and family members who speak English as a second language.
* Knowledge of proper specimen collection, handling, preservation, and fixation.
* Knowledge of state and federal regulations in regard to exoteric and complex testing in the laboratory.

In the spirit of pay transparency, we are excited to share the base range for this position, exclusive of fringe benefits or potential bonuses.

$45.96 - $60.71

If you are hired at Family Health Centers of San Diego, your final base salary compensation will be determined based on factors such as geographic location, jurisdictional requirements, skills, education, and/or experience. In addition to these factors - we believe in the importance of pay equity and consider internal equity of our current team members as a part of any final offer. Please keep in mind that the range mentioned above is what we reasonably expect to pay for the role. Hiring at the maximum of the range would not be typical in order to allow for future and continued salary growth. We also offer a generous compensation and benefits package (more information on our benefits offerings is available here: FHCSD Wellness - Employee Hub (gobenefits.net)



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