Clinical Laboratory Scientist CLS
Clinical Laboratory Scientist CLS
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Job Description
Overview
Ansible Government Solutions LLC (Ansible) is currently recruiting multiple Clinical Laboratory Scientists (CLS) to support the VA Palo Alto Health Care System (VAPAHCS) located at 3801 Miranda Ave Palo Alto CA 94304. This facility provides some of the worlds finest medical care and cuttingedge technology. CLS must perform clinical laboratory testing to include COVID19 related tests. Available fulltime schedules are primarily day shifts. If you accept employment with Ansible you must also acknowledge that any assigned schedule is subject to change at the direction of either Ansible or its customers. Exceptional compensation and benefits packages are available to qualified candidates.
Ansible is a ServiceDisabled VeteranOwned Small Business (SDVOSB) providing Federal customers with solutions in many arenas. Our customers face wideranging challenges in the fields of national security health care and information technology. To address these challenges we employ intelligent and committed staff who take care of our customers success as if it is their own.
Responsibilities
- Evaluates the suitability of the specimen for analysis requesting new specimen if determined to be unusable.
- Prepares specimens for analysis ensuring that the physiologic state of the specimen properties is maintained.
- Selects performs evaluates and monitors the performance of test procedures using manual and/or instrumental techniques in accordance with established protocols. Recognizes and reacts to indicators of malfunction; locates and implements corrections.
- Conducts quality control procedures on equipment reagents and products and maintains proper records for quality control reports.
- Calibrate standardizes adjusts and maintains instruments on which trained. Verifies correct instrument operation using established procedures and quality control checks and monitoring. Identifies the cause of common problems and makes simple repairs.
- Evaluates the validity of data in relation to the test system and accepted assay procedures. Correlates quantitative data with patient data (i.e. history medications) to verify results.
- Performs additional tests to clarify or confirm abnormal patient results. Recognizes abnormal results that require immediate attention by the physician and reports them directly.
- Responsible for the generation of laboratory results from the work area into the laboratory computer system and for the editing and verification of the results recorded into the computer system.
Qualifications
- Must currently possess the appropriate certification as a Medical Technologist (MT) Clinical Laboratory Scientist (CLS) or Medical Laboratory Scientist (MLS) given by the American Society of Clinical Pathology Board of Registry (ASCPBOR) or American Medical Technologists (AMT)
- Bachelors in Science degree in a Biological Sciencesrelated field and 25 years of laboratory experience.
- Knowledge of laboratory equipment and ability to maintain troubleshoot and repair instrumentation.
- Ability to use independent technical judgment to analyze and interpret laboratory results. Ability to interpret and apply complex written instructions.
- Ability to communicate consult and interact with Laboratory Director Laboratory Supervisor and other members of the healthcare team.
- Knowledge and understanding of laboratory operations and their relationship to the organization enough to solve testing quality or customer service problems.
- English language proficiency.
- No sponsorship available.
Pay Range:$35.45 $76.70 hourly
All candidates must be able to:
- Sit stand walk lift squat bend twist and reach above shoulders during the work shift
- Lift up to 50 lbs from floor to waist
- Lift up to 20 lbs
- Carry up to 40 lbs a reasonable distance
- Push/pull with 30 lbs of force
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race color religion sex sexual orientation gender identity national origin disability or status as a protected veteran.
Required Experience:
Manager
Employment Type
Full-Time
