JOB SUMMARY
Perform clinical laboratory procedures
JOB SPECIFICATIONS : EDUCATION
EDUCATION
Must have a BA / BS degree in Biology, Chemistry, Medical Technology / Clinical Laboratory Science, or other related science.
EXPERIENCE
Minimum of completed pre-licensure training in California State Department Public Health accredited training program
Minimum of three years of general laboratory experience in a hospital or equivalent setting or three (3) continuous years with Marin General Hospital.
PREREQUISITE SKILLS
- Ability to work in teams in which all members are mutually accountable
- Ability to work collaboratively with team members, hospital staff, patients, and physicians
- Willingness and ability to be trained in more than one laboratory discipline
- Capable of organizing multiple tasks, using time management skills and attention to detail
- Basic computer knowledge with the ability to do data entry and retrieval
- Knowledge of blood / body fluid precautions
- Demonstrated verbal and written communication skills
- Ability to read, speak, write, understand and follow English verbal and written instructions
- Demonstrated technical proficiency
- Ability to delegate and direct others in the performance of laboratory procedures
Must demonstrate the desire to further their knowledge in laboratory science and the willingness to accept additional responsibilities such as but not limited to staff development (e.
g., training, in-service, internships, new technology evaluation, assist in test validation, teaching, resource person, etc.).
LICENSE / REGISTRATION / CERTIFICATION :
Current valid California license as a Clinical Laboratory Scientist or a limited California license in a specialization such as microbiology
PRIMARY CUSTOMER SERVED (Age Specific Criteria) :
X) Infants Birth to 1 year (X) Adolescents 12 to 18 years
X) Toddlers 1 to 3 years (X) Early Adults 19 to 45 years
X) Preschool Children 3 to 6 years (X) Middle Adults 45 to 61 years
X) School Age Children 6 to 12 years (X) Late Adults 61 to 79 years
X) Late, Late Adults 80 years and up
Employee in this position must be able to demonstrate the knowledge and skill necessary to provide care and / or service based on the physical, psycho / social, educational, safety, and related criteria appropriate to the age of the patients served in his / her service group.
PATIENT PRIVACY (HIPAA Compliance) :
Employees in this position have access to protected health information. The protected health information a person in this position can access includes demographics, date of service, insurance / billing, medical record summary information, and all other information that may be contained in patient records.
This position requires patient health information to perform the functions outlined as part of this position description.
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES :
ESSENTIAL (not modifiable)
1. Responsible for ensuring duties of assigned shift or work area are completed, working with other staff to adjust workload as necessary
2. Responsible for maintaining current knowledge of hospital polices and department policies and procedures. Responsible for performing job within the parameters of these policies and procedures : the following examples are not inclusive of all policies :
A. Follow all appropriate Blood and Body Fluid Precaution
B. Comply with laboratory quality control program
C. Maintaining records
D. Follow turnaround time policies
3. Use computer for data entry and information retrieval
4. Handle and process lab specimens
5. Perform test procedures specific to assigned section
6. Check test results for validity
7. Responsible for maintenance, calibration, and assessing accuracy and reproducibility of instrumentation
8. Keep equipment and work area clean and safe for use
9. Participate in competency testing and training
10. Participate in Proficiency Testing (CAP surveys)
11. Keep adequate stock of supplies in work area
12. Responsible for the operation of the assigned work area
13. Direct and instruct others in the performance of laboratory procedures
14. Responsible for routine care and maintenance of equipment in assigned work area or program i.e. safety, POC.
15. Participate in the following :
16. Quality Control Programs
17. Proficiency Testing Program
18. Competency Testing Program
19. Training Program
20. Assist in the development, review, and revision of procedures for testing and instrumentation