Clinical Lab Scientist

Job Summary:

Under the supervision of a Laboratory Supervisor, the Clinical Lab Scientist is responsible for

specimen processing, test performance test result reporting, clerical and patient care support

services with a high level of accuracy, precision and timeliness while ensuring compliance with

departmental and regulatory agency standards.

Licensure and Certification:

• Current California CLS License

Education:

• BS/BA

Experience:

• 1-2 years previous experience preferred

Knowledge and Skills:

• CLS training in a USA program or if foreign trained, experience in a hospital based laboratory located in the USA.
• Ability to work well within a team environment.
• Ability to speak, read, and write fluently and professionally in English as well as follow verbal instructions with minimal supervision.
• Ability to work flexible shifts
• Strong organizational skills
• Critical thinking skills
• Problem solving skills
• Basic computer skills

Physical Demands - Clerical/Administrative Non-Patient Care:

• Frequent sitting and standing/walking with frequent position change.
• Continuous use of bilateral upper extremities in fine motor activities requiring fingering, grasping, and forward reaching between waist and chest level.
• Occasional/intermittent reaching at or above shoulder level.
• Occasional/intermittent bending, squatting, kneeling, pushing/pulling, twisting, and climbing.
• Occasional/intermittent lifting and carrying objects/equipment weighing up to 25 pounds.
• Continuous use of near vision, hearing and verbal communication skills in handling telephone calls, interacting with customers and co-workers and performing job duties.

Key for Physical Demands

Continuous

66 to 100% of the time

Frequent

33 to 65% of the time

Occasional

0 to 32% of the time