clinical lab scientist

Quest Diagnostics

<div><p><b>Clinical Lab Scientist I - San Juan Capistrano, CA, Sunday to Thursday, 4:00 PM to 12:30 AM</b></p>
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Department: Special Chemistry - LCMSMS - Clinical Laboratory</b></p>
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Pay range: $40.00 - $56.44 / hour; </b>employee may be eligible to receive shift differential of 10% for some or all hours worked on second shift and 15% for some or all hours worked on third shift. Additional details on shift differential will be provided if an offer is extended.</p>
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Salary offers are based on a wide range of factors including relevant skills, training, experience, education, and, where applicable, certifications obtained. Market and organizational factors are also considered. Successful candidates may be eligible to receive annual performance bonus compensation.</p>
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Benefits Information:</b><br>
We are proud to offer best-in-class benefits and programs to support employees and their families in living healthy, happy lives. Our pay and benefit plans have been designed to promote employee health in all respects &ndash; physical, financial, and developmental. Depending on whether it is a part-time or full-time position, some of the benefits offered may include:<br>
<ul><li>Day 1 Medical, supplemental health, dental &amp; vision for FT employees who work 30+ hours</li><li>Best-in-class well-being programs</li><li>Annual, no-cost health assessment program Blueprint for Wellness&reg;</li><li>healthyMINDS mental health program</li><li>Vacation and Health/Flex Time</li><li>6 Holidays plus 1 &quot;MyDay&quot; off</li><li>FinFit financial coaching and services</li><li>401(k) pre-tax and/or Roth IRA with company match up to 5% after 12 months of service</li><li>Employee stock purchase plan</li><li>Life and disability insurance, plus buy-up option</li><li>Flexible Spending Accounts</li><li>Annual incentive plans</li><li>Matching gifts program</li><li>Education assistance through MyQuest for Education</li><li>Career advancement opportunities</li><li>and so much more!</li></ul></div>
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This position is accountable for performing clinical laboratory testing, following all applicable policies and procedures.</p><div>
<div><div><div>Quest Diagnostics honors our service members and encourages veterans to apply.<br>
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While we appreciate and value our staffing partners, we do not accept unsolicited resumes from agencies. Quest will not be responsible for paying agency fees for any individual as to whom an agency has sent an unsolicited resume.<br>
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Equal Opportunity Employer: Race/Color/Sex/Sexual Orientation/Gender Identity/Religion/National Origin/Disability/Vets or any other legally protected status.</div>
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</div></div><ul><li>Independently performs moderate to highly complex clinical tests following the required procedures and policies. Performs newly introduced tests to the laboratory that require defined skills.</li>
<li>Prepares and oversees the preparation of reagents or media as well as stock solutions, standards, and controls. Tests new reagents or controls and evaluates their usefulness based on standard criteria.</li>
<li>Determines the acceptability of specimens for testing according to established criteria in testing procedures.</li>
<li>Determines calculated results utilizing testing data by means of manual or computerized procedures.</li>
<li>Accurately enters results of testing. Checks the computer review reports to monitor accurate reporting of laboratory results. Adheres to analytical schedules to maintain turnaround times of results.</li>
<li>Evaluates the acceptability of routine and complex analyses prior to releasing patient reports. Recognizes and takes appropriate action in response to critical values or unusual or unexpected results, and documents action taken.</li>
<li>Responsible for preventative maintenance, troubleshooting and calibration of laboratory equipment.</li>
<li>Evaluates the results of instrument performance checks. Performs linearity, accuracy and precision checks as required.</li>
<li>Performs Quality Control and calibrations with the appropriate frequency and evaluates results, to determine acceptability of result release.</li>
<li>Selects and evaluates control materials using established criteria. Initiates a corrective action process whenever test systems do not perform according to the established criteria.
</li><li>Accurately performs and records proficiency testing.</li>
<li>Demonstrates the ability to detect and correct technical and operational problems. Notifies the supervisor, and contacts manufacturer or field service support for additional assistance, if necessary.</li>
<li>Ensures accurate tracking and labeling of reagents and supplies.</li>
<li>Consistently maintains a safe and neat work area.</li>
<li>Demonstrates effective two-way communication with staff, immediate manager, suppliers, internal and external customers, via meetings, written and verbal interactions, to create an informed positive environment.</li>
<li>Actively participates in staff meetings, and in Quality Improvement meetings as assigned.
</li><li>Takes on additional business-related responsibilities or projects, as delegated by the Supervisor or Manager. This may include but not be limited to evaluation of new techniques and procedures in terms of personnel and requirements, method comparison, cost analysis, establishment of reference ranges, writing and revising technical procedures, and evaluation of productivity and key results measures.
</li><li>Responsible for following all required procedures, practices and related guidelines as provided in company policy and associated procedures for safety, environmental, and infection control.</li>
<li>Collects and dispose of waste in proper receptacles.</li>
<li>Demonstrates a high level of integrity and honesty in maintaining confidentiality.</li>
<li>Provides direct and constant supervision to unlicensed staff as necessary and trains staff in proper performance of both routine and complex procedures. Supports Training Programs, where applicable.</li>
<li>Maintains professional growth and development through continuing education. The continuing education must meet the education requirements for California state licensure.</li>
<li>Answers phones, transfers, or takes accurate messages.
</li><li>Complies with all health and safety policies, procedures, and practices. Required to use personal protective equipment.</li>
<li>Other duties as assigned. This is not an exhaustive list of all duties and responsibilities, but rather a general description of work performed by the position.</li>
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Required Work Experience:
</b></p><ul><li>Zero to three year&rsquo;s direct experience in a laboratory setting.</li></ul><p><b>
Physical and Mental Requirements:
</b></p><ul><li>The normal performance of duties may require lifting and carrying objects. Objects in the weight range of 1 to 10 pounds are lifted and carried frequently; objects in the weight range of 11 to 25 pounds are lifted and carried occasionally and objects in the weight range of 26 to 50 pounds are seldom lifted and carried. Objects exceeding 50 pounds are not to be lifted or carried without assistance.</li><li>
Ability to perform repetitive tasks. Frequent simple grasping, reaching and fine manipulation.
</li><li>Ability to sit and/or stand for long periods.</li><li>
Have good eye and hand coordination.</li><li>
Testing for color blindness will be required upon hiring or transfer into technical functions requiring detection of, or rating of intensity of colors (e.g., Fluorescent microscopy reading).</li></ul><p><b>
Skills:</b></p><ul><li>
Proficiency in Microsoft Office Application (Word, Excel, Outlook)</li><li>
Strong typing skills desirable.</li><li>
Other automation skills helpful.</li></ul><p><b>
Education</b></p><ul><li>
Bachelor&rsquo;s Degree Medical technology or other life or physical sciences from an accredited college or university. (Required)</li></ul><p><b>
Licenses and Certifications</b></p><ul><li>
Current State Clinical Laboratory Scientist license if necessary (e.g. California) (Required)</li></ul><p></p><p><br>
Qualified applicants with arrest or conviction records will be considered for Employment in accordance with the following laws if applicable, the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers, the Los Angeles' Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance, the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, and the California Fair Chance Act.</p><p>
Quest believes that conviction records may have a direct, adverse, and negative relationship to the following job duties: accessing company property, information, assets, and products including sensitive information; accessing customer data or confidential information, and partnering and regularly working with or supervising other Quest employees and interacting with Quest customers.</p><p><br>
 MLS, Medical Laboratory Scientist, Medical Lab Scientist, Med Tech, Medical Technologist, CLS, Clinical Lab Scientist</p></div>

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<div><p>The Clinical Laboratory Scientist Generalist is accountable to the Administrative Director of the laboratory or a laboratory supervisor. The CLS-G will work cooperatively in conjunction with the Laboratory Director, Lab Supervisors, Pathologists and fellow employees in order to assure high quality laboratory services for all age groups from infants to geriatric.</p></div>
<br><div><div><ul><li>TECHNICAL TASKS
<div><ul><li>Performs all high complexity procedures in all areas of the clinical laboratory that require the exercise of independent judgement and con assist in the blood bank
</li></ul><ul><li>Completes all work according to policy and procedure
</li></ul><ul><li>Able to operate all laboratory equipment in a safe and efficient manner.
</li></ul><ul><li>Assures that all specimens are properly identified and of acceptable condition for accurate results.
</li></ul><ul><li>Able to handle routine and stat specimens efficiently to meet the required turn around times for each.
</li></ul><ul><li>Able to perform all procedures in the laboratory regardless of difficulty.
</li></ul><ul><li>Assist the Clinical Support Assistants with phlebotomy, specimen accessioning, phone requests and customer inquiries.
</li></ul><ul><li>Maintains appropriate levels of inventory and capable of taking the annual inventory
</li></ul><ul><li>Demonstrates a complete understanding of all policies and procedures.
</li></ul><ul><li>Capable of assessing and correlating new procedures that are to be implemented in the laboratory. Prepares procedure/policy drafts for the new procedure.
</li></ul><ul><li>Capable of assisting with certification inspections (CAP, JCAH, etc).
</li></ul><ul><li>Capable of being trained as an LCDM (laboratory information system analyst).
</li></ul><ul><li>Capable of taking call for the laboratory/blood bank if necessary. Can be called on to act in the absence of the Lab Director or Supervisor.
</li></ul></div></li></ul><ul><li>CRITICAL THINKING
<div><ul><li>Anticipates, organizes and prioritizes the department/laboratory work, in accordance with policy and procedure, in order to satisfy customer expectations (TAT, accuracy, criticals, fax requests, etc).
</li></ul><ul><li>Capable of reviewing QC data and initiate corrective action with the QC Officer as necessary
</li></ul><ul><li>Capable of supervising the overall training of new CLS and MLT personnel
</li></ul><ul><li>Demonstrates good judgement in handling situations not covered by written instructions
</li></ul><ul><li>Has the organization and foresight to reconcile department logs efficiently, completely and with the frequency required for efficient turn around.
</li></ul><ul><li>Regularly consults with other laboratory personnel or supervisors in areas of uncertainty to assure accuracy and efficiency.
</li></ul><ul><li>Willing and able to convey information/instructions accurately, positively and effectively to other laboratory personnel to assure accurate and timely outcomes
</li></ul><ul><li>Promptly reports to the supervisor/director any dangerous work condition or non-compliance with the department/hospital policy which may endanger the health/lives of the laboratory personnel or, affect the continuance of service to our customers
</li></ul><ul><li>Exercises exemplary professional and independent judgement in evaluating specimen integrity, required specimen types, result accuracy and result validity and, initiates or carries out the corrective action that assures valid and accurate results.
</li></ul><ul><li>Capable of being sent for off site instrument training and assist in preparing this instrument for use in the laboratory/blood bank.
</li></ul><ul><li>Able to make positive critiques and useful suggestions of the work practices that contribute to the productivity, efficiency and accuracy of the laboratories performance.
</li></ul><ul><li>Able to correlate laboratory methods and patient test results with age specific population criteria (i.e. neonates, pediatrics, adults, geriatric).
</li></ul></div></li></ul><ul><li>Other
<div><ul><li>Consistently performs 12 organizational Service Standards focused on Values, Service and Quality.</li></ul></div></li></ul></div></div>
<br><div><p>Education: Bachelor's degree in science or a degree from a Medical Technology Program
</p><p>License and Certification: LSBME Licensed as Clinical Lab Scientists, CLS-G or CLS-S</p></div>

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