CLS I (PD)

POSITION SUMMARY:

Analyzes specimens and performs laboratory testing procedures in accordance with established and approved protocol, which require the exercise and independent judgment and interpretation. Must be able to perform jobs in all patient care and operational areas subject to reasonable accommodations, also be able to employ all mandatory safety devices and procedures. This is a union position . See essential job functions and competency based classifications for Clinical Laboratory Scientist.

Completes all Pre-Analytical Responsibilities

• Biological specimen collection including; patient preparation, labeling, handling, preservation or fixation, processing or preparation, inoculation, subculturing or staining, transportation and storage of specimens, receives collects and delivers to appropriate departments. Confirms completeness of the test requisition and tests orders
• Verifies specimens are labeled accurately and that minimal labeling requirements are met.
• Verifies specimen type and integrity, identifies, researches and corrects routine problems.
• Checks for specimen source or site for microbiology samples
• Verifies specimen collection date and time.
• Checks for duplication collections. Example: One blood culture set per draw site.
• Accessions specimens into the laboratory computer system, recording accurate collection time and specimen.
• Prepares specimens for analysis while maintaining correct and complete identification and using appropriate centrifuge methods to ensure specimen quality.
• Follows through and documents non-blood specimen collection, prepares collection material, measures specimens, records and forwards pertinent information necessary for the accurate calculation of the test results.
• Biological specimen collection, including patient preparation, labeling, handling, preservation or fixation, processing or preparation, inoculation, subculturing or staining and transportation and storage of specimen
• Utilizes materials and procedures required for quality control of testing processes adhering to established laboratory protocol and/or Westgard rules.
• Must know operational procedure for the Computerized Tube System.

Completes all Analytical Responsibilities

• Analyzes specimens following standard methods and procedures. Performing testing in accordance with assigned section policies and procedures i.e. Coagulation, Chemistry, Hematology/ Serology, Body Fluids/ Urinalysis, Transfusion Service, and Microbiology.
• Assists with testing in all departments as necessary to maintain optimum processing of results. Demonstrates ability to set priorities. Adheres to laboratory policy concerning STAT testing, delta checks, critical values and abnormal values. Telephones or faxes results as appropriate within the acceptable time frame.
• Makes decisions involving test validity, monitoring testing for deviation from acceptable limits, is able to initiate retesting when required and alerts Laboratory Director or Supervisor of errors or shortcomings in the testing processes.
• Responds to changes in work as required, assisting with testing in all depts as necessary to maintain optimum processing of results.
• Must know down time procedure for both the computer and instrumentation and the process for reporting computer problems on the off shifts. Must be familiar with send out procedures for after hour transport of send out testing. Must know the send out procedure for down instrumentation.

Completes all Post-Analytical Responsibilities

• Maintains laboratory records, log sheets, worksheets and paper work. Documents and signs work acknowledging responsibility. Reviews pending logs at the end of the shift to determine status of incomplete work. Prepares the End of Shift Report (EOSR) and communicates with staff on the next shift to make sure there are no gaps in service.
• Ensure that telephone calls are answered and that all reports are reported in a timely manner.
• Handle customer service complaints and intercede to correct problems, resolving issues that can be dealt with and communicating with Supervisor all client service and employee issues that need further attention.

Completes all Department Responsibilities

• Performs instrument / equipment preventative maintenance procedures as required, documenting and reporting malfunctions to Laboratory Director or Supervisor.
• Inspects equipment, troubleshoot failures and take corrective action as necessary, calling for instrument technical service as required.
• Establishes and maintains effective working relationships with all levels of staff within the laboratory, nursing staff, and physicians. Contributes to teamwork and harmonious working relationships by communicating effectively and appropriately to resolve problems. Must be able to carryout instructions while working alone with little supervision.
• Monitors inventory in all lab departments, making sure supplies are restocked, ordered and/ or put away.
• Participates in the proficiency testing surveys including specimen preparation, analysis, and reporting, and additionally participates in annual competency testing for all departments.
• Oversees and delegates duties to the Laboratory Technical Assistant (LTA) including but not limited to: quality control, calibration, linearity, calibration verification setup, inventory, ordering, and maintenance, troubleshooting and testing of proficiency surveys. The duties should be coordinated with a team work approach.
• Actively cross-train in all eight (8) disciplines performed by the laboratory.
• Demonstrates competency in all eight (8) disciplines performed by the laboratory within one (1) year of employment.
• Masters one general laboratory section, (blood bank).
• Demonstrates the ability to resolve technical situations at a basic level, referring complicated situations to another CLS I, or CLS II, CLS III, Supervisor, or Director.
• Must be able to establish and maintain effective working relationships with all levels of staff within the laboratory.
• Takes an active role in providing training and assists new personnel in department orientation. Acts as a resource for new personnel.
• Assists CLS Supervisor in the coordination and training of CLS and MLT students.
• Demonstrates and supports the integrated automated Core Laboratory operations and its mission to provide patient test information accurately and efficiently to the caregivers of the hospital, which impacts value base purchasing.
• Demonstrates and supports working with the hospital and the Core Laboratory in raising efficiency, productivity, and reducing operating cost and waste.

FTE 0.3 - 22:00 - NOC - 8HRS

Holiday A

Education: Bachelor of Science in Medical Technology or equivalent discipline.

Experience: Internship for one (1) year in an approved program for Medical Technology preferred.

Licenses/Certificates: Clinical Laboratory Scientist licensed in the State of California Internship for one (1) year in an approved program for Medical Technology preferred. Continuing education as required by the state to maintain licensure as a Clinical Laboratory Scientist (CLS).