Clinical Laboratory Scientist II

Quick Facts

• Role: Clinical Laboratory Scientist II

• Focus: Pre-analytic, analytic, and post-analytic laboratory testing

• Testing scope: Waived, moderate, or high complexity (CLIA) including possible Transfusion Service duties

Description

Executes laboratory procedures in assigned areas to deliver accurate results in a timely manner. Performs pre-analytic, analytic, and post-analytic specimen processes and a range of basic to complex laboratory tests, including CLIA waived, moderate, or high complexity testing. Ensures compliance with local, state, and federal regulations while maintaining patient privacy and testing safety and reliability.

Responsibilities

• Perform specimen collection, processing, testing, quality control, and quality assurance

• Conduct waived, moderate, or high complexity testing as classified by CLIA

• If assigned to Transfusion Service: perform moderate/high complexity testing and duties such as blood inventory management, blood product preparation, and issuing blood products for transfusion

• Follow regulatory, code, and policy requirements to support patient privacy and safety

• Manage workflow for volume fluctuations, STAT orders, specimen integrity issues, equipment or information system failures, and shift hand-offs

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in biology or related field

• CA Licensed Clinical Laboratory Scientist (CLS)

• Demonstrated technical competence in routine specimen collection, preparation, testing applications, laboratory operations, and quality assurance

• Ability to accurately and reliably perform assigned duties with sound judgment and problem solving

• Ability to prioritize and organize tasks to complete work within expected timeframes

• Ability to compassionately interact with patients of diverse ages and backgrounds

Benefits

• Benefits available

• Union position