Medical Technologist, CLS - Feather River Hospital

Job Family:  FRH - Allied Health

Job Title:  Medical Technologist, CLS - DEPT 7500 Laboratory

Job Summary 

Job Purpose: Supervises phlebotomists, offers suggestions and provides guidance as needed. Performs specimen processing and testing using standard lab practices and quality control.

Core Values

• Ability to demonstrate and verbalize knowledge of the hospital's mission, vision and values. 
• Considers cultural and age-related factors when dealing with guests and/or staff. 
• Demonstrates knowledge of family violence, child, elder and disabled neglect and abuse so as to identify those at risk. 
• Demonstrates superior customer service skills in compliance with the Feather River Hospital Standards of Service. 
• Fosters an environment that nurtures collaboration, teamwork, and mutual respect. Demonstrates positive communication skills, as evidenced by effective working relationships with staff, physicians, guests and coworkers. 
• Keeps an accurate record of time worked, starts on time, ends on time, avoids overtime except when required. Avoids unfavorable trends in attendance. 
• Maintains a flexible approach and demonstrated willingness to identify and/or assume new activities relative to departmental and hospital needs. 
• Maintains compliance with: Environmental safety, Infection Control, Emergency Response/Disaster Preparedness, hospital policies and procedures and all regulatory agencies requirements. 
• Maintains confidentiality of all hospital and patient information at all times and uses such information only as allowed by policy. 
• Optimizes use of time by efficiently utilizing tools, resources, techniques and/or systems to organize tasks. Balances multiple priorities simultaneously, ensuring the timely and accurate completion of each task while maintaining quality standards. 
• Participates in departmental performance improvement and quality assurance activities. Understands how they relate to their position. 
• Participates in orientation, in-services and staff meetings as required by department policy. 
• Performs all duties in an independent manner with little or no need for direct supervision (for appropriate activities). 
• Presents neat, professional appearance in proper attire and identification as required by the position, department and hospital policy. 

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Adjusts daily work assignments to meet the demands of the department. 
• Demonstrates a working knowledge of the technical aspects of the laboratory; e.g., proper maintenance of equipment, interpretation of data, etc. 
• Keeps work area clean, stocked and well organized. 
• Per the scope of license, trainee can only review and perform patient testing. Properly uses and maintains tools and equipment in compliance with department and hospital policies and Job Description Page 1 of 2 standards. 
• Supervises phlebotomists, offers suggestions and provides guidance, as needed. 
• Verifies and reports laboratory test results per the scope of license. 

Line of Responsibility and Authority

• Director ~ VP of Ancillary Services ~ President/CEO 

Education and Qualifications

• Minimum Work Experience: Computer skills required. 
• Required Licenses/Certifications: California Clinical Laboratory Scientist License. 

Physical Requirements/Work Environment/Use of Senses and Communications Skills

• General Activity: Sit: 2-4 hrs. per day 
• General Activity: Stand/Walk: 6-8 hrs. per day 
• Motion: Bend: 1/3 or more of time 
• Motion: Carry: Up to 1/3 of time 
• Motion: Climb: Up to 1/3 of time 
• Motion: Crawl: Up to 1/3 of time 
• Motion: Lift: Up to 1/3 of time 
• Motion: Pull: Up to 1/3 of time 
• Motion: Push: Up to 1/3 of time 
• Motion: Reach: Up to 1/3 of time 
• Motion: Squat: Up to 1/3 of time 
• Others: Machines, tools and equipment used on the job. 
• Others: Occupational Hazards - Exposure to communicable diseases and/or bloodborne pathogens: Standard precautions must be used at all times to take appropriate safety measures, including the use of all personal protective equipment. 
• Others: Occupational Hazards - Exposure to computer screens. 
• Use of Hands/Feet: Right/Left Foot: Gross Motor Function and/or Fine Manipulation. 
• Use of Hands/Feet: Right/Left Hand: Gross Motor Function and/or Fine Manipulation. 
• Weight Lifted/Force Exerted: Up to 50 pounds: Up to 1/3 of time 

Job Roles Medical Technologist, CLS - DEPT 7500 Laboratory Proficiency Level

CLS opportunities in Willits, Ukiah, St. Helena and Feather River

Job Description for Clinical Laboratory Scientist

Full-Time and Per Diem Opportunities available in Willits, Ukiah, St. Helena, and Feather River, CA! 

For more information, please email a resume to:
Teina.Faaeteete@ah.org

Job Summary 

Under the general supervision of the Clinical Laboratory Supervisor and the Laboratory Director, the Generalist performs all laboratory procedures in a prompt, accurate and reliable manner according to established hospital and departmental policies and procedures. This position supports the short and long-term goals and values of the department. Specifically in following the department’s policies and procedures relating to quality assurance, education, proficiency testing, competency, hazardous waste management, safety, physician testing services, laboratory information system, quality control, cost containment and other laboratory functions which assure continuous performance improvement.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities 

Documents results of laboratory tests in work logs according to department protocol

Ensures that supplies are available and notifies appropriate personnel when inventory is low. Rotates stock to minimize outdated supplies

Exercises professional judgment in evaluation of specimen integrity as it affects results accuracy and takes corrective action as necessary. Such action includes specimen rejection, recollection and/or retesting using the same or alternate methods and/or utilizing other skills associated with the practice of clinical laboratory science to ensure valid and accurate testing

Maintains department turn-around-times for ER, ICU, OB, timed draws, and STAT testing

Notifies supervisor of any testing and/or reporting errors as quickly as possible, sending corrected report to all areas receiving incorrect data noting the report is a “corrected report” according to established policies and procedures

Oversees the work of the Laboratory Assistants - Phlebotomists and trainees as assigned

Participates in departmental competency program in a timely manner

Performs and documents QC, maintenance and patient testing on all instruments and manual testing in department sections assigned according to established department policies and procedures

Possesses sufficient academic, technical and clinical skills and knowledge to evaluate, troubleshoot, research and resolve day-to-day problems that arise and operate any instrumentation or do manual testing after orientation and training

Provides technical assistance to Laboratory Assistants - Phlebotomist in order to resolve patient order problems

Reviews all patient test data before verifying, noting instrument error codes, data inconsistent with age and/or diagnosis and resolves problems, and consulting a supervisor as needed

Uses personal protective equipment as required by Infection Control Department and Safety Department policies

Qualifications 

Basic computer competence including data entry utilizing menu-based programs

Licensure by the California Department of Health Services as a Clinical Laboratory Scientist required

Minimum of one-year experience in acute care hospital preferred

Registration with one of the national registries associated with laboratory practice as a generalist or specialist preferred

Chemistry Supervisor

Chemistry Supervisor CLS –  500-bed Teaching Hospital  - California

Trauma Care Facility 

An organization focusing on Pay, Benefits, & Incentives along with Staff Development/Growth 

The people make the difference in this workplace; employee recognition and engagement 

create their strong organizational culture!

Join a high-performance institution, where employee satisfaction scores are at record highs-known for their very low turnover

Org Chart: (>90 lab employees)

• Director of Laboratory
• Point of Care Coordinator Lab Manager
• There are a total of 7 Lab Supervisors – (Chemistry, LIS, Blood Bank,  Hematology, Microbiology, Serology, and a PM Supervisor) - also a Phlebotomy lead
• Overall Lab Volume:  About 4.1 million billable laboratory tests per year

Overall Lab Volume:  About 4.1 million billable laboratory tests per year

Primary duties: 50% bench, 50% operational

• Coordinate the personnel and equipment in CHEMISTRY
• Evaluate techs on their competencies in Chemistry; QC, daily operation, troubleshooting, labels, patient reports/inquiries, downtime procedures, shutdown & reboot, send-out preparation, etc.
• Assess new Chemistry tests
• Oversee operation and understand troubleshooting of Chemistry analyzers; preferably Beckman AU680 and Dxi running on an automated chemistry line, plus other smaller instruments such as Osmometer, Mini Vidas, and Gem Premier3500
• Active role in developing future plans of growth; collaborate with 6 other lab supervisors
• Maintain and review quality control programs for reagents and equipment --- Support and work with a resource CLS that assists in reviewing quality control 
• Keep department within CAP guidelines

Compensation:

• The Midpoint of salary range is $90,000 annually; this is a non-exempt position meaning you are paid hourly and for all overtime
• Full Benefits Package 
• Sign On Bonus $5,000 
• Relocation package $5,000 for out of state, and $2,500 for in state
• Onsite Interview expenses are paid for

Schedule: DAY SHIFT

Location:  A family-oriented community with affordable homes and rental properties; the 
surrounding scenery is breathtaking, downtown is thriving and many options for arts and dining. An 
active lifestyle and abundance of recreational opportunities helps maintain good health and physical 
fitness of residents. Outdoor enthusiasts have recreational activities such as water skiing, snow skiing, fishing, backpacking, boating, kayaking, white water rafting, mountain biking, hiking, camping. Cultural events in live theaters, concert theaters, movie theaters, cultural centers, art galleries. 

For further details and/or prompt consideration, please email a resume or contact me at:
Patty Wyatt /  patty@clinipost.com / direct 469.626.5161 / CLINIPOST / www.clinipost.com

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