Clinical Lab Scientist

LE0030 Stanford Health Care Tri-Valley; Pleasanton (CA); On-site; USD 82,656 - 108,830; Full time

Job summary

Stanford Health Care Tri-Valley is seeking a Clinical Laboratory Scientist to perform a wide range of tests used to diagnose, treat and prevent disease in a fast-paced laboratory setting on the evening shift in Pleasanton, California.

You will analyze specimens, ensure accuracy, report results, and maintain turn‑around times while following safety and regulatory requirements. The role offers opportunities to mentor students and staff and requires a Bachelor’s degree and CLS certification.

Qualifications

• 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.

Responsibilities

• Perform 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.
• Determine suitability of specimen for analysis, following established procedures and policies.
• Accurately perform and complete 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.
• Adhere to all safety/health and state/federal regulatory requirements.
• Record and report test results.
• Review results for accuracy and precision and maintain testing turn‑around‑time standards for all categories of testing.
• When testing is delayed, communicate approximate turn‑around‑time to appropriate personnel.
• Assure accurate results by performing confirmatory tests as appropriate and correlating laboratory and patient data to verify results.
• Interpret laboratory results considering controls and published standards.
• Communicate with physician, nursing staff and clients and clearly respond to inquiries and document interactions including specimen and test requirements and outcome of results.
• Communicate critical results to the person responsive for the care of the patient, escalating issues as appropriate.
• Perform 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.
• Perform calibration as needed, run quality control samples as scheduled and evaluate results.
• Using technical knowledge and theoretical understanding of the basis of tests, record and analyze test results to validate accuracy, quality and conformity to specifications.
• Strive to resolve problems related to clinical issues, equipment or testing by initiating research utilizing available reference material.
• Report and/or elevate problems to management as appropriate.
• Perform all duties and responsibilities in accordance with the C‑I‑CARE Standards of the Hospital.

Skills

Data analysis

Communication

Learning new procedures

Multi-tasking

Problem solving

Team collaboration

Lab specialties knowledge

Infection prevention

Regulatory knowledge

Education

Bachelor's Degree in a work-related discipline

Job description

A Brief Overview

The Clinical Laboratory Scientist (CLS) performs a wide range of medical laboratory tests used to diagnose, treat and prevent disease. Using technical knowledge and a theoretical understanding of the basis of the tests, records and validates the accuracy and quality of results to ensure conformity to specifications. Understands and applies the correct control measures and protocols in cases of abnormal results, escalating discrepancies as appropriate. Communicates with clinical staff and medical staff when results are critical or require urgent attention. Guides, trains and may provide mentoring to students and/or technical staff as appropriate.

Location

Stanford Health Care Tri-Valley

Shift

Evening — 08 Hour (United States of America)

Responsibilities

• Perform 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.
• Determine suitability of specimen for analysis, following established procedures and policies.
• Accurately perform and complete 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.
• Adhere to all safety/health and state/federal regulatory requirements.
• Record and report test results.
• Review results for accuracy and precision and maintain testing turn‑around‑time standards for all categories of testing.
• When testing is delayed, communicate approximate turn‑around‑time to appropriate personnel.
• Assure accurate results by performing confirmatory tests as appropriate and correlating laboratory and patient data to verify results.
• Interpret laboratory results considering controls and published standards.
• Communicate with physician, nursing staff and clients and clearly respond to inquiries and document interactions including specimen and test requirements and outcome of results.
• Communicate critical results to the person responsive for the care of the patient, escalating issues as appropriate.
• Perform 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.
• Perform calibration as needed, run quality control samples as scheduled and evaluate results.
• Using technical knowledge and theoretical understanding of the basis of tests, record and analyze test results to validate accuracy, quality and conformity to specifications.
• Strive to resolve problems related to clinical issues, equipment or testing by initiating research utilizing available reference material.
• Report and/or elevate problems to management as appropriate.
• Perform all duties and responsibilities in accordance with the C‑I‑CARE Standards of the Hospital.

Education

Bachelor's Degree in a work‑related discipline/field from an accredited college or university.

Experience

6 months to 1 year of progressively responsible and directly related work experience.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• 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.

Licenses & Certifications

CLS required.

C‑I‑CARE Standards & Patient Experience

The 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 – ValleyCare’s patient‑experience and represents a framework for patient‑centered interactions. 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.

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.

Compensation

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.