Entry Level CLS - Kaiser - Berkeley Regional Lab

Entry Level Clinical Laboratory Scientist/Clinical Laboratory Scientist/ Sr. Clinical Laboratory Scientist [BRK053](Job Number:  085431)   At Kaiser Permanente Northern California, you’ll join a team of health advocates who  share your passion for helping people. From our financial professionals and IT team  members to our RNs and physicians on the front line of care—we work together to  help our members achieve their best level of wellness. And you’ll be inspired to do the  same. Whether you dream of sailing the bay, hitting the slopes in the Sierras, hiking  Yosemite, attending the opera, or strolling the vineyards, you’ll discover the cultural  and recreational diversity that makes Northern California one of the most desirable  places in the world to live and work. Northern California’s largest health plan, Kaiser  Permanente provides you with the resources, scope, and opportunity you need to  realize your goals. Come see for yourself.   Description Clinical Laboratory Scientist, (includes CLS Sr., CLS, and Entry Level CLS) Under the general direction of the Laboratory Director, or their designee, performs pre-analytical, analytical and post-analytical procedures and analyses to provide data for health  maintenance, diagnoses, treatment and monitoring of medical conditions. Enhances quality  of patient care and service through interdepartmental cooperation and quality assurance  protocols. Essential Functions: • Correctly verifies that the proper specimen is being analyzed for the correct patients and that      the correct test is being performed. • Judges the adequacy and qualities of specimens submitted for testing. • Analyzes clinical laboratory specimens following the standard methods and procedures      approved by the Laboratory Director or designee. • Performs quality control procedures to ensure accuracy of clinical data. • Utilizes test reference ranges (including neonates, pediatric and adult) to determine       reasonableness of test results. • Validates test results through correlation with test parameters (e.g. Hgb/Hct, anion gap,       platelet count/smear, dipstick/micro etc.) • Confirms testing on all Critical Values to ensure accuracy prior to releasing of test results. • Performs routine preventative maintenance and troubleshooting on assigned instruments       and equipment according to established schedule and procedure. • Performs and documents instrument function by checking and calibrating specific lab       instruments and documents data. • Records on instrument logs any repairs, replacement, and maintenance needed of equipment. • Releases or reports results per Laboratory Standard Operating Procedures. • Trains laboratory assistants on proper techniques/procedures related to clinical laboratory       practice. • Performs other related duties as necessary. Additional Duties and Responsibilities: • Clinical Laboratory Scientist, Entry Level - Provides general or direct supervision of Lab       Assistants and general Clerical Personnel as required according to lab law and regulations. • Clinical Laboratory Scientist - Provides general or direct supervision of Lab Assistants       and general Clerical Personnel as required according to lab law and regulations. • Clinical Laboratory Scientist, Sr. - Trains laboratory assistants, and other Clinical Laboratory     Scientists, on proper techniques/procedures related to clinical laboratory practice. Assist       with Quality Assurance and Performance Improvement activities consistent with the       Laboratory Quality Plan. Provides general or direct supervision of Lab Assistants and       general Clerical Personnel as required according to lab law and regulations. Qualifications Basic Qualifications: • Sr. CLS minimum 3 years of experience, CLS minimum 6 months of experience, Entry       Level CLS = none. • Bachelor's degree in Clinical Lab Sciences or related field. Applicable military experience       may be substituted for bachelor's degree. • Current California State Clinical Laboratory Scientist License/Valid Temporary California       State Clinical Laboratory Scientist License for entry level CLS. • Computer application experience/proficiency preferred. • Ability to read and comprehend complex instructions, short correspondence, and memos.       Ability to write simple correspondence. • Ability to effectively present information in one-on-one and small group situations to customers,       clients, and other incumbents of the organization. • Must be willing to work in a Labor Management Partnership environment. • Also refer to Position Specifications outlined in the appropriate collective bargaining       agreement. Primary Location : California-Berkeley-Regional Lab - 1701 1701 Eastshore  Scheduled Hours (1-40) : 1  Shift : Variable  Working Days : On-Call  Working Hours Start : On-Call  Working Hours End : On-Call  Schedule : Call-in/On-Call  Job Type : Standard  Employee Status : Regular  Employee Group : ESC/IFPTE - Local 20 - Clinical Lab Scientists  Job Level : Individual Contributor  Job : Laboratory  Public Department Name : Microbiology (Bacteriology)  Travel : No  Job Eligible for Benefits : ESC/IFPTE - Local 20 - Clinical Lab Scientists   External hires must pass a background check/drug screen.  We are proud to be an  equal opportunity/affirmative action employer.

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