AHD Clinical Lab Scientist - Alameda Health System

SUMMARY: The AHD Clinical Lab Scientist medical laboratory tests, procedures, experiments and analysis to provide data for diagnosis, treatment and prevention of disease. Performs related duties as required.

DUTIES & ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS: NOTE: The following are the duties performed by employees in this classification. However, employees may perform other related duties at an equivalent level. Not all duties listed are necessarily performed by each individual in the classification.

1. Obtain capillary, venous, and arterial blood specimens; perform all clinical chemistry, hematology, serologic, transfusion services, microbiology, and other body fluid testing (based on their departmental training); evaluate the validity of results, report and maintain necessary records.

2. Assists in calibration and maintenance of instruments.

3. Prepares reagents and stains according to the procedure; checks quality control data on daily basis for accuracy.

4. Reports results promptly and responsible for issuance of correct reports.

5. Responsible for cleaning, maintenance, and correct operation of equipment; checks and requests supplies needed for operation of department; reports problems in equipment, methods, personnel, and quality control to supervisors.

6. Assists clinical laboratory scientists, laboratory assistants, phlebotomists, and front office when required; reviews pending list and keeps it current; may assist in training new employees; assists in directing workflow when required and assures pending list is current.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

Education: Bachelor's degree (B.S. /M.A.).

Minimum Experience: One year of directly related experience in a hospital setting is preferred.

Required Licenses/Certifications: Current California Clinical Laboratory Scientist License.

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