Clinical Lab Scientist Per Diem Rotate

The following are essential job accountabilities:

• Processes samples and performs clinical laboratory tests per physician’s request.
• Assures validity of test results.
• Applies criteria for specimen rejection.
• Demonstrates knowledge of Quality Control, calibration and standardization of instruments.
• Exercises good judgment and proper interpretation of Quality Control data and assumes responsibility for decisions.
• Trouble-shoots instruments and performs routine preventive maintenance.
• Demonstrates knowledge of laboratory computer system regarding ordering, reporting and verifying results and downtime computer procedures.
• Is familiar with laws and regulations that apply to the laboratory.
• Participates in training of new employees.
• Utilizes age-specific knowledge when interacting with neonate, adolescent, geriatric, adult patient population and/or family members, i.e., communicates at appropriate level and appropriate way for the age, (i.e., verbal return for geriatric patients). Additionally, assures use of age specific knowledge to perform testing duties, ( i.e., utilizing heel stick for blood draw on neonate, etc.)

Other Position Accountabilities

• Completes.edu’s and other required hospital education by the due date.
• Adheres to SRRMC Behavior Standards.
• Complies with San Ramon Regional Medical Center Policies/Procedures protecting patient information and the confidentiality of the information in accordance with the Federal and State regulations.
• Sets up quality control standardization and calibration procedures that monitor instruments applying acceptability criteria.
• Executes predefined plans of action in response to quality control and documents actions.
• Troubleshoots malfunctioning test systems/instruments.
• Performs inventories and maintains reasonable supplies.
• Performs all other duties as assigned.

Minimum Education: Possesses a Bachelor’s Degree in laboratory technology or related science 

Minimum Experience/Skills:  One (1) year recent experience in a hospital laboratory  

Licenses/Certificates/Credentials: California Clinical Laboratory Scientist License 

Physical Demands: 

• Per Job Functional Match description  

Vision Requirements: 

• Ability to read printed material and gauges, etc. clearly and accurately 
• Use of corrective lenses required if such lenses are needed to perform work correctly 

Working Conditions: 

• Regularly exposed to the risk of contagious and bloodborne diseases Subject to varying and unpredictable situations 
• Emergency and crisis situations Exposure to biohazardous materials 
• Occasional to moderate pressure due to multiple phone call and inquiries 

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Tenet complies with federal, state, and/or local laws regarding mandatory vaccination of its workforce. If you are offered this position and must be vaccinated under any applicable law, you will be required to show proof of full vaccination or obtain an approval of a religious or medical exemption prior to your start date. If you receive an exemption from the vaccination requirement, you will be required to submit to regular testing in accordance with the law.