Clinical Lab Scientist Ref Tech

LE0030 Stanford Health Care Tri-Valley; Pleasanton (CA); On-site; USD 82,000 - 109,000; Full time

Job summary

Stanford Health Care Tri-Valley is seeking a clinically skilled professional to serve as a technical resource in the hospital laboratory. You will educate internal staff and external entities, develop teaching materials, and assist with quality assurance and regulatory surveys.

The role entails leading instrument validation and updating lab procedures while ensuring safety and adherence to all standards. Base pay ranges for this role are described and the final salary is determined by internal

Qualifications

• 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 and perform operational checks to ensure accurate assay performance and reliable results.
• Lead validation/verification of laboratory instruments/assays and complete validation reports/summaries.
• Develop, review, and update laboratory policies and procedures and prepare for regulatory/accreditation surveys.

Responsibilities

• Serve as a technical resource to internal hospital staff and external entities; educate and develop teaching protocols/curriculums.
• Adhere to safety/health regulatory requirements and the hospital's policies and service standards.
• Act as designee in the absence of supervisor or manager and rotate as weekend lead.
• Participate in quality improvement projects and assist with quality assurance activities.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Job description

Evening - 08 Hour (United States of America) 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.

• 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.

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 $59.50 - $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.

Few great things are ever truly done alone. Performing at the highest level and achieving your best requires support and a team of dedicated people focused on doing amazing things every day. If that sounds like the environment you’ve been looking for, then we’ve got a place for you. Stanford Health Care - Tri-Valley is seeking outstanding allied health, business, and nursing professionals to join our world‑class team. Supported by a devoted staff and a progressive culture, we offer the freedom, opportunity, and respect your talent deserves. Not every job offers this; but here, we don’t know how to work any other way. We invite you to join our team!