Clinical Lab Scientist

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Night - 08 Hour (United States of America)
Department: Blood Transfusion Services
Position: Clinical Lab Scientist
Location: 500P Hospital

WHY Join Blood Transfusion Services with Stanford Health Care? Our CLS work exclusively in Transfusion Services where they rotate through several benches: maintain competency in lab technician skills (receiving blood products/reagents, test product request accessioning, blood product modification, issue, and return), patient specimen testing on automated platform and manual serological methods, Charge Tech handling of emergency release protocol, and Immunohematology Reference Lab (IRL) with advanced antibody workups.

Changing the Future of the Blood Transfusion Services Department: The CLS serves all patient populations at Stanford Health Care, Stanford Children's Health, Stanford Health Care Clinics, and Stanford Health Care Affiliates. Clinical Laboratory Scientists at Stanford Health Care serve the community by providing elite patient care in their day-to-day workflows, working closely with Stanford Hospital residents, fellows, and medical directors; and interacting with world renown physicians.

Be Part of a Tight Knit Team: Our department is tight knit, collaborative, and supportive as they provide top tier care for patients. Blood Transfusion Services, in particular, allows staff to think outside the box, collaborate closely with colleagues and trainees, and voice concerns to feel supported in and outside of their role.

Opportunities to Grow: CLS in our Blood Transfusion Services have access to:

o Attend annual ASCP and AABB conferences
o Annual education fund
o Opportunities to participate in departmental projects and CAP/AABB inspections
o Opportunities for growth to learn about other areas of the department
o Growth includes: Senior CLS, Reference CLS, and managerial roles
This is a Stanford Health Care job.

A Brief Overview
Performs a wide range of medical laboratory tests used to diagnose, treat and prevent disease. Using technical knowledge and a theoretical understanding of the basis of the tests, records and validates the accuracy and quality of results to ensure conformity to specifications. Understands and applies the correct control measures and protocols in cases of abnormal results, reporting any discrepancies to a Senior, Reference, or Supervising Clinical Laboratory Scientist. Calibrates assays where the calibration is part of each run. Maintains supply inventory, performs and documents routine preventative maintenance and records is performance. Performs simple troubleshooting and reports instrument malfunctions to senior staff. Has an understanding and maintains current knowledge of specialty area(s) assigned in the laboratory.

Locations
Stanford Health Care

What you will do

Accurately performs and completes laboratory analysis on body fluids in accordance with laboratory protocols and policies.
Adheres to all safety/health and state/federal regulatory requirements and the procedures, policies and Services Standard defined by the Hospitals.
Applies the appropriate control measures in test with abnormal results. Handles results in accordance with protocol and notifies the necessary personnel.
Demonstrates technical proficiency in all areas of assigned responsibility. Keeps abreast of new technical developments and acquires the necessary skills to adapt to technological changes.
Maintains a current understanding of all procedures used in the assigned laboratory section(s) and can interpret the significance of normal and abnormal results.
Performs clinical laboratory tests of varying complexity using standard procedures examining specimens for the purpose of providing information for the diagnosis, prevention, or treatment of disease.
Performs maintenance and function checks on analytical equipment and perform operational checks necessary for proper test performance to assure accurate and reliable test results and reporting.
Performs other duties as assigned by supervisors.
Resolves problems related to clinical issues, equipment or testing by initiating research utilizing available reference material. Reports and/or escalates problems to management as appropriate.
Using technical knowledge and theoretical understanding of the basis of tests, records and analyzes test results to validate accuracy, quality and conformity to specifications.

Education Qualifications

Bachelor's degree in a work-related discipline/field from an accredited college or university

Experience Qualifications

One (1) year of progressively responsible and directly related work experience

Required Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

Ability to analyze data, draw conclusions and interpret results
Ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing
Ability to learn new procedures and adapt to technological changes in the laboratory
Ability to organize, prioritize, multi-task, and adapt to changing priorities
Ability to solve problems and identify solutions
Ability to work effectively with individuals at all levels of the organization
Knowledge and technical proficiency in specialty areas assigned within the laboratory
Knowledge of infection prevention policies and procedures
Knowledge of local, state and federal regulatory requirements related to areas of functional responsibility

Licenses and Certifications

CLS or
CLS-LTD

These principles apply to ALL employees:

SHC Commitment to Providing an Exceptional Patient & Family Experience

Stanford Health Care sets a high standard for delivering value and an exceptional experience for our patients and families. Candidates for employment and existing employees must adopt and execute C-I-CARE standards for all of patients, families and towards each other. C-I-CARE is the foundation of Stanford's patient-experience and represents a framework for patient-centered interactions. Simply put, we do what it takes to enable and empower patients and families to focus on health, healing and recovery.

You will do this by executing against our three experience pillars, from the patient and family's perspective:

Know Me: Anticipate my needs and status to deliver effective care
Show Me the Way: Guide and prompt my actions to arrive at better outcomes and better health
Coordinate for Me: Own the complexity of my care through coordination

Equal Opportunity Employer Stanford Health Care (SHC) strongly values diversity and is committed to equal opportunity and non-discrimination in all of its policies and practices, including the area of employment. Accordingly, SHC does not discriminate against any person on the basis of race, color, sex, sexual orientation or gender identity and/or expression, religion, age, national or ethnic origin, political beliefs, marital status, medical condition, genetic information, veteran status, or disability, or the perception of any of the above. People of all genders, members of all racial and ethnic groups, people with disabilities, and veterans are encouraged to apply. Qualified applicants with criminal convictions will be considered after an individualized assessment of the conviction and the job requirements.

Base Pay Scale: Generally starting at $63.66 - $71.71 per hour
The salary of the finalist selected for this role will be set based on a variety of factors, including but not limited to, internal equity, experience, education, specialty and training. This pay scale is not a promise of a particular wage.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $63.66 - $71.71 per hour

Expected hours: No less than 40 per week

Benefits:
401(k)
401(k) matching
403(b) matching
Bereavement leave
Continuing education credits
Dental insurance
Employee assistance program
Family leave
Health insurance
Life insurance
Loan repayment program
Opportunities for advancement
Paid sick time
Paid time off
Tuition reimbursement
Vision insurance
Healthcare setting:
JCAHO accredited facility
Medical laboratory
Schedule:
Overnight shift

Work Location: In person