Clinical Lab Scientist-Microbiologist (Per Diem Day Shift) - Sonoma Valley Hospital
Sonoma, CA 95476
About the Job
Prioritizes and accurately performs a wide variety of clinical laboratory tests on various biological specimens based on established clinical procedures. Reviews, evaluates, documents and reports results. Preserves confidentiality of patients and follows lab safety and maintenance protocols.
Responsibilities:Performs various testing in all departments (chemistry, coagulation, hematology, special chemistry, urinalysis, blood bank, serology, microbiology) following prescribed quality assurance policies and procedures.
Performs, evaluates and documents quality control and maintenance checks for (Daily, Weekly and Monthly) in all departments to include temperature logs, discarding of old specimens and rotation of specimen racks for storage.
Reviews testing results and evaluating the validity of results in comparison to anticipated results indicated per procedure manual.
Thoroughly documents and communicates test results, expediting all critical values and results to appropriate doctors and clinicians.
Performs equipment and instrumentation maintenance, troubleshooting and calibration as needed. Perform inventories and restocks reagents, calibrators, controls and supplies as needed.
Perform daily culture setup and gram stain in microbiology department when needed and other miscellaneous rapid testing in the department.
Perform Blood bank inventory and order units when needed.
Documents adverse events using incident reporting tool.
Orients, instructs and supervises laboratory assistants and clerks as needed.
Keep all work stations in the department clean.
Education: Bachelor's degree (B.A./B.S) in related field or equivalent.
Experience: Demonstrated knowledge of accepted clinical laboratory practice and procedures including proper procurement of specimens, handling and disposing of potentially infectious material, and familiarity with California law relating to the practice of medical technology.
License or Certification: Current California Clinical Laboratory Scientist license.
Required Skills or Knowledge: Excellent written and oral communication skills. Strong organizational, problem-solving, and analytical skills. Versatility, flexibility and a willingness to work within constantly changing priorities with enthusiasm. Ability to effectively communicate with people at all levels and from various backgrounds.