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This position supports Kaiser Permanente's code of conduct and compliance by adhering to all laws and regulations, accreditation and Licensure requirements, and internal policies and procedures. Kaiser Permanente is proud to be an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer.

DEPARTMENT: Laboratory

SCHEDULE: On-call position, variable shift. Schedule and hours dependent upon departmental needs and may include holidays and weekends; will follow the contract for notification of schedule change.

Education: Bachelor's Degree * Applicable military experience may be substituted for bachelor's degree.

Licensure: Valid California State Clinical Laboratory Scientist License

Job Summary: Under the general direction of the Laboratory Director, or their designee, performs pre-analytical, analytical and post- analytical procedures and analyses to provide data for health maintenance, diagnoses, treatment and monitoring of medical conditions. Enhances quality of patient care and service through interdepartmental cooperation and quality

Qualifications: Experience Requirement: 3 years
Baccalaureate degree in Clinical Lab Sciences or related field; Applicable military experience may be substituted for bachelor's degree. Current California State Clinical Laboratory Scientist License. Three years experience as a Clinical Laboratory Scientist required. Experience including Hematology, Urinalysis, Chemistry, Blood Bank and Bacteriology preferred. Applicable military experience may be substituted for bachelor's degree. Computer application experience/proficiency preferred. Ability to read and comprehend complex instructions, correspondence, and memos. 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. Also refer to Position Specifications outlined in the appropriate collective bargaining agreement.

Duties: Correctly verifies that the proper specimen is being analyzed for the correct patients and that the correct test is being performed. Judges the adequacy and qualities of specimens submitted for testing. Analyzes clinical laboratory specimens following the standard methods and procedures approved by the Laboratory Director or designee. Performs quality control procedures to ensure accuracy of clinical data. Assist with Quality Assurance and Performance Improvement activities consistent with the Laboratory Quality Plan. Utilizes test reference ranges (including neonates, pediatric and adult) to determine reasonableness of test results. Validates test results through correlation with test parameters (e.g. Hgb/Hct, anion gap, platelet count/smear, dipstick/micro etc). Confirms testing on all Critical Values to ensure accuracy prior to releasing of test results. Performs routine preventative maintenance and troubleshooting on assigned instruments and equipment according to established schedule and procedure. Performs and documents instrument function by checking and calibrating specific lab instruments and documents data. Records on instrument logs any repairs, replacement, and maintenance needed of equipment. Releases or reports results per Laboratory Standard Operating Procedures. Trains laboratory assistants, and other Clinical Lab Scientist, on proper techniques/procedures related to clinical laboratory practice. Performs other related duties as necessary.

Please Note: Kaiser Permanente is an AA/EEO employer.