Clinical Laboratory Scientist

1 week ago


Moreno Valley, California, United States Kaiser Permanente Full time
Job Summary

We are seeking a highly skilled Clinical Laboratory Scientist to join our team at Kaiser Permanente in Moreno Valley, California. As a Clinical Laboratory Scientist, you will be responsible for performing pre-analytical, analytical, and post-analytical phase testing of all complexities as defined by the Clinical Laboratory Improvement Act/Amendment (CLIA). This includes specialized tests and analysis in one or more areas of clinical laboratory such as Hematology, Microbiology, Clinical Chemistry, Urinalysis, Immunohematology, Serology, Parasitology, and chemical and morphological examinations.

Key Responsibilities
  • Uphold Kaiser Permanente's policies and procedures, principles of responsibilities, and applicable state, federal, and local laws. Provide the highest level of patient care as defined by established standards and maintain confidentiality on all tests performed by the laboratory.
  • Perform and report test results for all clinical laboratory procedures as assigned, both automated and manual, in the clinical laboratory department, without immediate review by the director, consultant, or supervisory team.
  • Monitor and be accountable for test data, quality control, quality assurance, preventive maintenance, proficiency testing, and all operations related to laboratory testing procedures.
  • Notify the supervisory team of any irregularities or factors that may influence test results.
  • Ability to trouble-shoot equipment and test methods.
  • Identify and resolve unusual laboratory situations and notify appropriate parties within the shift.
  • Consult with physicians, nurses, pharmacists, etc. on the technical aspects of methodologies used, appropriateness of test utilization, and interpretation of patient results.
  • Provide training, guidance, and pertinent technical information to Laboratory Assistants, support staff, clerks, CLS students, and Medical Center personnel.
  • Discuss clinical laboratory problems of mutual interest with the supervisory team and lead technologist to develop a better communication link within the department.
  • Participate in work groups to work through problems, issues, or goals of the department.
  • Assist in evaluating new tests procedures when requested and communicate to the supervisory team the possibilities for their implementation.
  • Meet state requirements for mandatory CEUs.
  • Work in a professional, cooperative, and courteous manner. Observe all laboratory, Kaiser Permanente, and regulatory agency policies and procedures.
  • Maintain overall safety (including chemical and biological) of the department in accordance with established safety, infection control, and procedure protocols.
  • Monitor supplies and reagents and notify appropriate parties of par levels.
  • As necessary and appropriate, may perform any clerical or other duties of support staff/laboratory assistants that may be assigned, such as performing phlebotomy on inpatients and outpatients.
  • Accept responsibility of assisting in work areas not primarily his/her own.
  • Operate computerized laboratory data systems/applications.
  • Participate in direct patient care by providing the patient with information to enhance the understanding of laboratory tests, instructing the patient on specimen requirements and conditions for specialized testing, and collecting from the patient samples to include blood, body fluids, secretions, and tissues for analysis.
Requirements
  • One (1) year recent experience as a CLS.
  • Per the National Agreement, current KP Coalition employees have this experience requirement waived.
  • Clinical Laboratory Scientist License (California).
Preferred Qualifications
  • A hiring manager may specify Preferred Qualifications, which are desirable and above and beyond the requirements specified in the Minimum Qualifications section above.
Notes
  • This is an On-Call position, days and hours may vary.
  • Schedule to include primarily night shifts, rotating weekends, holidays, and floating within the established seniority section.


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