Clinical Laboratory Scientist Extern

Kaiser Permanente; Vacaville (CA); On-site; USD 27,552,000 - 41,328,000; Full time

Job summary

Kaiser Permanente in California seeks a Laboratory Extern to continue CLS training under the Laboratory Director. You will perform pre-analytical and post-analytical procedures in accordance with California Lab Laws and contribute to quality assurance.

Responsibilities include verifying specimens, assisting with tests on verified samples, maintaining instrument logs, and supporting competency assessments. A CLS degree and eligibility to take the licensing exam by start are required.

Qualifications

• Ability to read and comprehend simple instructions, short correspondence, and memos.
• Ability to effectively present information in one-on-one and small group situations to customers and other incumbents.

Responsibilities

• Verify correct specimen and test for each patient.
• Perform tests on post-verified specimens and review results for competency assessment.
• Load specimens on analyzers and locate specimens for add-on tests.
• Demonstrate ability to determine adequacy and quality of submitted specimens.
• Record repairs and maintenance in instrument logs.
• Assist with data entry for statistical analyses.

Skills

Reading comprehension

Written communication

Customer interaction

Education

Bachelor's degree in Clinical Laboratory Sciences

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.
• 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.

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.