Lead Clinical Laboratory Scientist
Primary Location Lancaster, California
Worker Location Onsite
Facility Lancaster Medical Offices
Job Number 1262969 Date posted 04/09/2024
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Description:
Provides functional direction and guidance to Clinical Laboratory Scientists as assigned. Performs, completes and releases laboratory tests of all complexities as defined by (CLIA) Clinical Lab Improvement Act, such as but not limited to Hematology, Microbiology, Clinical Chemistry). Analysis of tests to include specialized laboratory tests and analyses in one or more areas of clinical laboratory such as Hematology, Microbiology, Clinical Chemistry, Immunohematology, Urinalysis, Serology, Parasitology and chemical morphological examinations to obtain data for use in diagnosis and recording laboratory test results on the population serviced (e.g., pediatric, neonatal, adolescent, adult, and geriatric clients). The above is performed with minimum supervision, using critical judgment and responsibility.
Job Summary:
Provides functional direction and guidance to Clinical Laboratory Scientists as assigned. Performs, completes and releases laboratory tests of all complexities as defined by (CLIA) Clinical Lab Improvement Act, such as but not limited to Hematology, Microbiology, Clinical Chemistry). Analysis of tests to include specialized laboratory tests and analyses in one or more areas of clinical laboratory such as Hematology, Microbiology, Clinical Chemistry, Immunohematology, Urinalysis, Serology, Parasitology and chemical morphological examinations to obtain data for use in diagnosis and recording laboratory test results on the population serviced (e.g., pediatric, neonatal, adolescent, adult, and geriatric clients). The above is performed with minimum supervision, using critical judgment and responsibility.
Essential Responsibilities:
- Upholds Kaiser Permanentes Policies and Procedures, Principles of Responsibilities and applicable state, federal and local laws.
- Demonstrated ability to perform the duties of a CLIA (Clinical Laboratory Improvement Act) general supervisor such as outlined below.
- Participates in direct patient care by providing the patient with information to enhance the understanding of laboratory test, instructing the patient on specimen requirements and conditions for specialized testing and collecting from the patient samples to include blood, body fluids, secretions, and tissues for analysis.
- Recommends new methodologies, assists Supervisory Team by evaluating, incorporating and writing new procedures.
- Assists in keeping existing procedure manuals updated by periodically reviewing written procedures and eliminating obsolete procedures after conferring with Supervisory Team.
- Assists in the evaluation of work performance of other Clinical Laboratory Scientists and Medical Clinical Laboratory Scientist students assigned to the Lead Clinical Laboratory Scientists area.
- Attends seminars/workshops in order to keep abreast of new developments in the clinical laboratory field.
- Shares through lectures to co-workers information from seminars/workshops attended and medical literature read.
- Discusses clinical laboratory problems of mutual interest with the Supervisory Team and other laboratory Supervisor and Clinical Pathologists in order to provide continuous communication of vital information within operating units.
- Provides general guidance and specific instructions when required to all Clinical Laboratory Scientists, Laboratory Assistants, clerical staff and students.
- Accepts responsibility of assisting in work areas not primarily their own as time permits.
- The Lead Clinical Laboratory Scientist will assist supervisory team in certain lead functions as well as assuring the activity to promote the best achievement in the department.
Basic Qualifications:
Experience
- Two (2) years recent experience as a Clinical Laboratory Scientist
- NOTE: ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS FOR REGIONAL REFERENCE LABS (RRL):
- Function competently as a Licensed Clinical Laboratory Scientist in a high volume Laboratory demonstrating knowledge of principles, theories, practices, techniques. Must have Good communication skills and able to solve problems. And, as appropriate for the department/specialty, within the last three (3) years, at least six (6) months experience:
- Note: CLS students one (1) year internship can be considered meeting the experience requirement below.
- Experience in automated instrumentation; knowledge testing principles; molecular based procedures; QC protocols; knowledge in autoverification, EIA, chemiluminence and IFA platforms;knowledge of method validations, and hematology validation, QC and calibration, manual diff count. (CORE LAB, inlcudes AUTO CHEM, IMMUNOLOGY, HEMATOLOGY).
- Experience and knowledge in using high complex methods employing electrophoresis,chromatography, and mass spectrometry, and Special Coagulation (SPECIAL CHEMISTRY, SPECIAL COAGULATION, BIOCHEMICAL GENETICS).
- Read, interpret, work-up and report culture results for all areas of Aerobic and Anaerobic Bacteriology; proficient in reading and interpreting stained smears; knowledge and ability to set-up and report automated/molecular identification and susceptibility testing
- and interpret results (BACTERIOLOGY).
- NOTE: ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS FOR REGIONAL FLOW CYTOMETRY (LOS ANGELES):
- One year recent experience in Flow Cytometry analysis such as leukemia / lymphoma phenotyping, paroxysmal nocturnal hemoglobinuria, T cell subset enumeration, DNA cell cycle analysis and cytochemical staining.
- A Clinical Laboratory Scientist with a limited license will only qualify for a CLS position within their specialty and only applicable in the following departments at the Regional Reference Laboratories: Chemistry limited license qualifies for Automated Chemistry or Esoteric Chemistry CLS positions; Toxicology limited license qualifies for Esoteric Chemistry CLS positions; Immunology limited license qualifies for Molecular or Immunology CLS positions; Microbiology limited license qualifies for Bacteriology, Molecular or Immunology CLS positions; Hematology limited license qualifies for Hematology and Special Coagulation.
Education
- N/A
License, Certification, Registration
- Clinical Laboratory Scientist License (California)
Additional Requirements:
- Ability to demonstrate knowledge of and to utilize the principles, theories, practices, techniques and methods required of a Clinical Laboratory Scientist.
Preferred Qualifications:
- N/A
Notes:
- Travel to other Medical Office Buildings for Point of Care oversight.
- Rotating weekends
Primary Location: California,Lancaster,Lancaster Medical Offices
Scheduled Weekly Hours: 20
Shift: Day
Workdays: Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun
Working Hours Start: 09:30 AM
Working Hours End: 01:30 PM
Job Schedule: Part-time
Job Type: Standard
Worker Location: Onsite
Employee Status: Regular
Employee Group/Union Affiliation: B02-L770|UFCW|Local 770
Job Level: Individual Contributor
Department: Lancaster/Antelope West MOB - Pathology/Lab-PermLab SysCoord - 0806
Pay Range: $55.6 - $60.14 / hour
The ranges posted above reflect the location in the job posting. The salary range may vary if you reside in a different location or state than the location posted.
Travel: Yes, 75 % of the Time
On-site: Work location is on-site (KP designated office, medical office building or hospital).
Worker location must align with Kaiser Permanente's Authorized States policy.
At Kaiser Permanente, equity, inclusion and diversity are inextricably linked to our mission, and we aim to make it a part of everything we do. We know that having a diverse and inclusive workforce makes Kaiser Permanente a better place to receive health care, a more supportive partner in our communities we serve, and a more fulfilling place to work. Working at Kaiser Permanente means that you agree to and abide by our commitment to equity and our expectation that we all work together to create an inclusive work environment focused on a sense of belonging and wellbeing.
Kaiser Permanente is an equal opportunity employer committed to a diverse and inclusive workforce. Applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy), age, sexual orientation, national origin, marital status, parental status, ancestry, disability, gender identity, veteran status, genetic information, other distinguishing characteristics of diversity and inclusion, or any other protected status. Submit Interest
Kaiser Permanente is an equal opportunity employer committed to a diverse and inclusive workforce. Applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy), age, sexual orientation, national origin, marital status, parental status, ancestry, disability, gender identity, veteran status, genetic information, other distinguishing characteristics of diversity and inclusion, or any other protected status. Submit Interest
