Clin Lab Scientist Entry Level

Kaiser Permanente; Berkeley (CA); On-site; USD 69,000 - 92,000; Full time

Job summary

Kaiser Permanente is seeking a Clinical Laboratory Scientist to work in the Berkeley Regional Lab. The role involves pre-analytical, analytical and post-analytical testing, ensuring specimen accuracy and test validity to support patient diagnoses and treatment.

It requires California CLS license and a baccalaureate in clinical lab sciences, with night shift hours. The position includes responsibility for quality control, instrument maintenance documentation, and staff training, with onsite work

Qualifications

• Ability to read and comprehend simple instructions, short correspondence, and memos.

Responsibilities

• Verifies proper specimen and test are used for each patient.
• Performs quality control procedures to ensure accuracy of clinical data.
• Analyzes clinical laboratory specimens and validates results with reference parameters.
• Releases or reports results per Laboratory SOPs.
• Trains laboratory assistants on proper techniques and procedures.

Education

Baccalaureate degree in Clinical Lab Sciences or related field

Clinical Laboratory Scientist License (California)

Tools

Computer applications

Job description

Job Summary

Under the general direction of the Laboratory Director, or their designee, performs pre-analytical, analytical and post-analytical procedures and analyzes to provide data for health maintenance, diagnoses, treatment and monitoring of medical conditions. Enhances quality of patient care and service through interdepartmental cooperation and quality assurance protocols.

Essential Responsibilities

Correctly verifies that the proper specimen is being analyzed for the correct patients and that the correct test is being performed. Judges the adequacy and qualities of specimens submitted for testing. Analyzes clinical laboratory specimens following the standard methods and procedures approved by the Laboratory Director or designee. Performs quality control procedures to ensure accuracy of clinical data. Utilizes test reference ranges (including neonates, pediatric and adult) to determine reasonableness of test results. Validates test results through correlation with test parameters (e.g. Hgb/Hct, anion gap, platelet count/smear, dipstick/micro etc). Confirms testing on all Critical Values to ensure accuracy prior to releasing of test results. Performs routine preventative maintenance and troubleshooting on assigned instruments and equipment according to established schedule and procedure. Performs and documents instrument function by checking and calibrating specific lab instruments and documents data. Records on instrument logs any repairs, replacement, and maintenance needed of equipment. Releases or reports results per Laboratory Standard Operating Procedures. Trains laboratory assistants on proper techniques/procedures related to clinical laboratory practice. Performs other related duties as necessary. Supervisory Responsibilities: Provides general or direct supervision of Lab Assistants and general Clerical Personnel as required according to lab law and regulations. Corporate Compliance Accountability: Consistently supports the precepts of Corporate Compliance and Principles of Responsibility by maintaining confidentiality, protecting the assets of the organization, acting with integrity, reporting observed fraud and abuse and complying with applicable state, federal and local laws and program policies and procedures.

Basic Qualifications

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. Also refer to Position Specifications outlined in the appropriate collective bargaining agreement.

• Baccalaureate degree in Clinical Lab Sciences or related field. Applicable military experience may be substituted for bachelors degree. Current California State Clinical Laboratory Scientist License.

• Clinical Laboratory Scientist License (California)

Preferred Qualifications

• Computer application experience/proficiency preferred.

Primary Location: California,Berkeley,Berkeley Regional Lab - 1701

Scheduled Weekly Hours: 16

Shift: Night

Workdays: Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun

Working Hours Start: 10:00 PM

Working Hours End: 06:30 AM

Job Schedule: Short Hour

Job Type: Standard

Worker Location: Onsite

Employee Status: Regular

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

Job Level: Entry Level

Department: Berkeley Regional Lab - 1701 - Pathology/Lab-Bacteriology - 0206

Pay Range: $58.48 - $58.48 / hour

Kaiser Permanente strives to offer a market competitive total rewards package and is committed to pay equity and transparency. The posted pay range is based on possible base salaries for the role and does not reflect the full value of our total rewards package. Actual base pay determined at offer will be based on labor market data, internal alignment, and a candidate's years of relevant work experience, education, certifications, skills, and geographic location.

Travel: No

Work Setting: Onsite

Worker location must align with Kaiser Permanente's Authorized States policy.

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.