Clinical Laboratory Scientist Extern

Kaiser Permanente; Richmond, Northern (CA, KY); On-site; USD 25,000 - 33,000; Full time

Job summary

Kaiser Permanente is seeking a CLS extern trainee in California to continue training under the Laboratory Director and perform non-licensed procedures per California Lab Law. The role supports quality assurance and patient care through interdepartmental collaboration.

Responsibilities include verifying specimens, conducting tests under supervision, maintaining instrument logs, and assisting with data entry and special projects.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in CLS or related field.
• Completed Kaiser Permanente Northern California CLS training program.
• Eligible to take State CLS licensing exam by start of extern position.

Responsibilities

• Verify correct specimen and test for each patient; ensure proper analysis.
• Perform tests on post-verified specimens and unknowns under supervision.
• Load specimens on analyzers and locate specimens for add-on tests.
• Record repairs and maintenance in instrument logs.
• Assist with data entry for statistical analyses and project work.

Education

Baccalaureate degree in Clinical Laboratory Sciences (CLS) or related field

Kaiser Permanente Northern California CLS training program

Tools

Computer applications

Job description

Job Summary:

Under the general direction of the Laboratory Director, or their designee, continues CLS training on analytical procedures and performs pre-analytical and post-analytical procedures according to the California Lab Law and Regulations permitted for non-licensed personnel. Enhances quality of patient care and service through interdepartmental cooperation and quality assurance protocols.

Essential Responsibilities:

• For analyzing practice cases, correctly verifies that the proper specimen is being analyzed for the correct patients and that the correct test is being performed.


• Using the training environment, performs tests on post-verified patient specimens and unknowns and reviews results with supervisor or designee for competency assessment.


• Loads specimens on analyzers as directed by a CLS and locates specimens for add-on tests.


• Demonstrates the ability to determine the adequacy and qualities of specimens submitted for testing and gives specimens to licensed laboratory personnel for final disposition.


• Practices quality control procedures and demonstrates an understanding of the importance of quality control for ensuring accuracy of clinical data.


• Performs routine preventative maintenance and troubleshooting on assigned instruments and equipment according to established schedule and procedure and under the supervision of a CLS.


• Records on instrument logs any repairs, replacement, and maintenance needed of equipment.


• Receives supplies into a testing area; dates and stores appropriately under the direction of the CLS.


• Performs data entry for statistical analysis to support the CLSs evaluation, validation and correlation studies.


• As directed by the supervisor or manager, assists with special projects not requiring licensed staff.

Basic Qualifications:

Experience

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

Education

• Baccalaureate degree in Clinical Laboratory Sciences (CLS) or related field and recently completed a California State approved CLS training program at a Kaiser Permanente Northern California facility and eligible to take the State approved CLS licensing exam by start of the CLS Extern position.

License, Certification, Registration

• Clinical Laboratory Scientist License (California) within 3 months of hire

Preferred Qualifications:

• Computer application experience/proficiency preferred.