CLINICAL LAB SCIENTIST 11-730pm

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• Performs clinical laboratory tests of varying complexity using standard procedures examining specimens for the purpose of providing information for the diagnosis prevention or treatment of disease.
• Determines suitability of specimen for analysis following established procedures and policies.
• Accurately performs and completes laboratory analysis on body fluids in accordance with laboratory protocols and policies.
• Proficiency in laboratory tests for specialty assigned which may include chemistry hematology coagulation urinalysis blood bank and microbiology.
• Adheres to all safety/health and state/federal regulatory requirements.
• Records and reports test results. Reviews results for accuracy and precision and maintains testing turn-around-time standards for all categories of testing. When testing is delayed communicates approximate turn-around-time to appropriate personnel.
• Assures accurate results performing confirmatory tests as appropriate and correlating laboratory and patient data to verify results. Interprets laboratory results considering controls and published standards.
• Communicates with physician nursing staff and clients and clearly responds to inquiries and document interactions including specimen and test requirements and outcome of results. Communicates critical results to the person responsive for the care of the patient. Escalating issues as appropriate.
• Performs maintenance and function checks on analytical equipment and perform operational checks necessary for proper test performance to assure accurate and reliable test results and reporting.
• Performs calibration as needed runs quality control samples as scheduled and evaluates results.
• Using technical knowledge and theoretical understanding of the basis of tests records and analyzes test results to validate accuracy quality and conformity to specifications.
• Strives to resolve problems related to clinical issues equipment or testing by initiating research utilizing available reference material. Reports and/or escalates problems to management as appropriate.
• Employee must perform all duties and responsibilities in accordance with the C-I-CARE Standards of the Hospital. C-I-CARE is the foundation of Stanford Healthcare ValleyCares patient-experience and represents a framework for patient-centered interactions.

• Bachelors Degree in a work-related discipline/field from an accredited college or university. Required

• 6 mos to 1 year of progressively responsible and directly related work experience. Required

• Ability to analyze data draw conclusions and interpret results.
• Ability to communicate effectively both orally and in writing.
• Ability to learn new procedures and adapt to technological changes in the laboratory.
• Ability to organize prioritize multi-task and adapt to changing priorities.
• Ability to solve problems and identify solutions.
• Ability to work effectively with individuals at all levels of the organization.
• Knowledge and technical proficiency in specialty areas assigned within the laboratory.
• Knowledge of infection prevention policies and procedures.
• Knowledge of local state and federal regulatory requirements related to areas of functional responsibility.

• CLS required

• Know Me: Anticipate my needs and status to deliver effective care
• Show Me the Way: Guide and prompt my actions to arrive at better outcomes and better health
• Coordinate for Me: Own the complexity of my care through coordination

Equal Opportunity Employer Stanford Health Care (SHC) strongly values diversity and is committed to equal opportunity and non-discrimination inall ofits policies and practices including the area of employment. Accordingly SHC does not discriminate against any person on the basis of race color sex sexual orientation or gender identity and/or expression religion age national or ethnic origin political beliefs marital status medical condition genetic information veteran status or disability or the perception of any of the above. People of all genders members of all racial and ethnic groups people with disabilities and veterans are encouraged to apply. Qualified applicants with criminal convictions will be considered after an individualized assessment of the conviction and the job requirements.

The salary of the finalist selected for this role will be set based on a variety of factors including but not limited to internal equity experience education specialty and training. This pay scale is not a promise of a particular wage.