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Day - 08 Hour (United States of America)
Job Summary Serves as a technical resource to internal hospital staff and external entities; develops policies and procedures; reviews technical work of others, solves complex technical problems; develops teaching protocols/curriculums in addition to the essential functions of the CLS. Educates internally and externally as requested.
Essential Functions - Adhere to all safety/health regulatory and state/federal legal requirements and the policies, operating procedures, and service standards of the hospitals.
- Conduct analyses using clinical laboratory techniques in hematology, chemistry, biochemistry, immunology, microbiology or related laboratory specialties.
- Perform clinical laboratory tests of varying complexity using standard procedures to provide information for the diagnosis, prevention, or treatment of disease.
- Maintain and verify the functionality of analytical instruments. Perform operational checks to ensure accurate assay performance and reliable results.
- Perform advanced equipment/instrument maintenance and troubleshooting.
- Serve as a technical resource to others. Assess training needs, develop training materials, and provide in-services for laboratory personnel. Conduct competency assessment of staff as assigned.
- Lead validation/verification of laboratory instruments/assays. Complete validation reports/summaries.
- Develop, review, and update laboratory policies and procedures.
- Prepare for and support regulatory/accreditation surveys.
- Participate in quality improvement projects and assist with quality assurance activities.
- Act as designee in the absence of supervisor or manager as needed. Rotate as weekend lead.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
Job Qualifications Education
- Bachelor's degree in a work-related discipline/field from an accredited college or university
Experience - Four (4) years of progressively responsible and directly related work experience.
License/Certification
- CLS or
- CLS Limited - Clinical Laboratory Scientist CLS-CHEM - Clinical Chemist Scientist License CLS-CYTO - Clinical Cytogeneticist Scientist License CLS-GMB - Clinical Genetic Molecular Biologist Scientist License CLS-HEMA - Clinical Hematologist Scientist License CLS-HISTO - Clincal Histocompatibility Scientist License CLS-IMM - Clinical Immunohematologist Scientist License CLS-MICRO - Clinical Microbiologist Scientist License CLS-TOX - Clinical Toxicologist Scientist License
- For Microbiology, Virology, Cytology or Genomics Labs only: PHM - California Certified Public Health Microbiologist; or CGMBS - Clinical Genetic Molecular Biology Scientist
Knowledge, Skills, And Abilities - Ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing
- Ability to conduct analysis and formulate conclusions
- Ability to plan, prioritize and meet deadlines
- Ability to work effectively with individuals at all levels of the organization
- Knowledge of chemistry, biology, microbiology and related laboratory sciences
- Knowledge of computer systems and software used in functional area
- Knowledge of laboratory controls, methods, procedures and regulations
- Knowledge of new technologies (in specific field) and maintain and stay abreast of updates and changes
These Principles Apply To ALL Employees - SHC Commitment to Providing and Exceptional Patient & Family Experience
- Stanford Health Care sets a high standard for delivering value and an exceptional experience for our patients and families. Candidates for employment and existing employees must adopt and execute C-I-CARE standards for all patients, families and towards each other. C-I-CARE is the foundation of Stanford's patient-experience and represents a framework for patient-centered interactions. Simply put, we do what it takes to enable and empower patients and families to focus on health, healing and recovery.
- You will do this by executing against our three experience pillars, from the patient and family's perspective:
- 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
Physical Demand and Working Conditions
The Physical Requirements and Working Conditions in which the job is typically performed are available from the Occupational Health Department. Reasonable accommodations will be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the job.
Equal Opportunity Employer
Equal Opportunity Employer Stanford Health Care Tri-Valley (SHCTV) strongly values diversity and is committed to equal opportunity and non-discrimination in all its 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.
Equal Opportunity Employer Stanford Health Care (SHC) strongly values diversity and is committed to equal opportunity and non-discrimination in all of its 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. Base Pay Scale: Generally starting at $58.72 - $79.33 per hour
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.
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