Clinical Laboratory Scientist - Kaiser Permanente

Kaiser Permanente is looking for a CLS to join their team at their bacteriology team in North Hollywood! Opportunity to grow with the team at Kaiser and gain Clinical Laboratory experience!

REQUIREMENTS:

• CA ASCP MTA License
• Flexible to work Graveyard Shift: 11pm-7:30am, Monday-Friday

**WEEKEND WORK IS REQUIRED**

***open to ENTRY-LEVEL CLSs who have recently gained their ASCP license!***

Description:

• Performs and reports test results for all Clinical Laboratory procedures as assigned, both automated and manual, in the Clinical Laboratory department (blood bank, hematology and chemistry)

• Monitors and is accountable for test data, quality control, quality assurance, preventive maintenance, proficiency testing and all operations related to laboratory testing procedures.

• Provides the highest level of patient care as defined by established standards and maintains confidentiality on all tests performed by the laboratory.

Notifies Supervisory team of any irregularities of factors, which may influence test results.

• Ability to trouble- shoot equipment and test methods.

• Identifies and resolves unusual laboratory situations and notifies appropriate parties within shift.

• Consults with physicians, nurses, pharmacists, etc. on the technical aspects of methodologies used, appropriateness of test utilization and interpretation of patient results.

• Instructs new employees and/or Clinical Laboratory Scientist students in laboratory procedures within area the CLS assigned, in order that they may develop proficiency and understanding of the Clinical Laboratory methodology.

• Provides training, guidance and pertinent technical information to Laboratory Assistants, support staff, clerks, CLS students and Medical Center personnel.

• Discusses Clinical Laboratory problems of mutual interest with the Supervisory team, and lead technologist in order to develop a better communication link within the department.

• Participates in work groups to work through problems, issues or goals of the department.

• Assists in evaluating new tests procedures when requested and communicates to the Supervisory team the possibilities for their implementation.

• Meets states requirements for mandatory CEUs.

• As defined by established standards, works in a professional, cooperative and courteous manner.

• Observes all laboratory, Kaiser Permanente and regulatory agency policies and procedures.

• Maintains overall safety (including chemical and biological) of the department in accordance with established safety, infection control and procedure protocols.

• Monitors supplies and reagents and notifies appropriate parties of par levels.

• As necessary and appropriate, may perform any clerical or other duties of support staff/laboratory assistants

Skills:

CLS, Medical technology, microbiology, bacteriology, molecular biology

Experience Level:

Entry Level

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