Clinical Laboratory Scientist External

7 days ago

Oakland, California, United States Kaiser Permanente Full time $60,000 - $90,000 per year

Job Summary:

Under the general direction of the Laboratory Director, or their designee, continues CLS training on analytical procedures and performs pre-analytical and post-analytical procedures according to the California Lab Law and Regulations permitted for non-licensed personnel. Enhances quality of patient care and service through interdepartmental cooperation and quality assurance protocols.

Essential Responsibilities:

  • For analyzing practice cases, correctly verifies that the proper specimen is being analyzed for the correct patients and that the correct test is being performed.

  • Using the training environment, performs tests on post-verified patient specimens and unknowns and reviews results with supervisor or designee for competency assessment.

  • Loads specimens on analyzers as directed by a CLS and locates specimens for add-on tests.

  • Demonstrates the ability to determine the adequacy and qualities of specimens submitted for testing and gives specimens to licensed laboratory personnel for final disposition.

  • Practices quality control procedures and demonstrates an understanding of the importance of quality control for ensuring accuracy of clinical data.

  • Performs routine preventative maintenance and troubleshooting on assigned instruments and equipment according to established schedule and procedure and under the supervision of a CLS.

  • Records on instrument logs any repairs, replacement, and maintenance needed of equipment.

  • Receives supplies into a testing area; dates and stores appropriately under the direction of the CLS.

  • Performs data entry for statistical analysis to support the CLSs evaluation, validation and correlation studies.

  • As directed by the supervisor or manager, assists with special projects not requiring licensed staff.

Basic Qualifications:

Experience

  • 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 to customers, clients, and other incumbents of the organization.

  • Must be willing to work in a Labor Management Partnership environment.

Education

  • Baccalaureate degree in Clinical Laboratory Sciences (CLS) or related field and recently completed a California State approved CLS training program at a Kaiser Permanente Northern California facility and eligible to take the State approved CLS licensing exam by start of the CLS Extern position.

License, Certification, Registration

  • Clinical Laboratory Scientist License (California) within 3 months of hire

Additional Requirements:

Preferred Qualifications:

  • Computer application experience/proficiency preferred.

PrimaryLocation : California,Oakland,Oakland Hospital

HoursPerWeek : 40

Shift : Day

Workdays : Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri*Expected length of employment up to 90 days

WorkingHoursStart : 07:00 AM

WorkingHoursEnd : 03:30 PM

Job Schedule : Full-time

Job Type : Standard

Employee Status : Temporary

Employee Group/Union Affiliation : A12|IFPTE|Local 20

Job Level : Entry Level

Job Category : Laboratory

Department : Oakland Hospital - Pathology/Lab-Clinical Lab - 0206

Travel : No

Kaiser Permanente is an equal opportunity employer committed to fair, respectful, and inclusive workplaces. Applicants will be considered for employment without regard to race, religion, sex, age, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other protected characteristic or status.

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