Clinical Lab Scientist
Company Name:
Kinnex Consulting
Under the direction of the Institution CEO/CME or designee, the Temporary/Relief Clinical Laboratory Scientist shall provide services as permitted within the scope of practice for Clinical Laboratory Scientists in accordance with Institution policies and procedures. The duties of the Temporary/Relief Clinical Laboratory Scientist shall include, but are not limited to, the following requirements: a. Knowledge of laboratory testing, laboratory equipment and quality control procedures. This knowledge shall include all current laboratory tests commonly ordered by providers in general practice; b. Knowledge of the principles and practices of clinical laboratory work and the use and care of laboratory equipment; preparation, mounting and staining of specimens; laboratory apparatus, serological, bacteriological, and biochemical tests and analyses;
c. Skill in preparing specimens, running standards and calibrating analyzers following standard Quality Assurance protocols, reading tests and recognizing the normal and abnormal, setting up laboratory apparatus, and making quick and accurate serological, bacteriological, and biochemical tests and analyses;. d. Familiarity with Clinical Laboratory Improvement Amendments (CUA) and California Code of Regulations (CCR) Title 17, Division 1, Chapter 2, Subchapter 1, Group 2, concerning the operation of a clinical laboratory; e. Knowledge of current phlebotomy procedures. Individual may be required to oversee or perform blood draws (phlebotomy) and perform blood processing functions, such as freezing specimens and separating plasma;
f. Process test results for providers and clinics;
g. Assist in laboratory inventory control; h. Comply with universal safety precautions, maintain a safe work environment, including safe use of equipment contained therein, and maintain Institution security measures;
i. Document and maintain medical records in accordance with Institution/Facility policies and procedures; j. Ability to maintain professional working relationship with Institution providers, nurses, patient/youth and Healthcare Services staff;
k. Act as lead for laboratory technicians and support staff as needed and when requested, and perform other duties as assigned within the scope of laboratory medicine. Qualifications All Temporary/Relief Clinical Lab Scientists assigned to CDCR must have the minimum experience outlined below: 1. Twelve (12) continuous months of experience within the last three (3) years performing services similar in scope to those defined herein in a public or private institution. Internship does not count towards the required experience.
2. Possess and maintain while performing services for the CDCR a current and valid Clinical Laboratory Scientist license issued by the California Department of Public Health (CDPH), Laboratory Field Services (LFS), in order to perform services in the State of California.
3. Any Temporary/Relief Clinical Lab Scientist providing services through this Agreement must be proficient in the English language and be able to communicate effectively with the CDCR/CCHCS. All Temporary/Relief Clinical Lab Scientists must be able to speak, understand oral and written communication and write effectively in the English language. Any Temporary/Relief Clinical Lab Scientist who fails to meet the minimum qualifications shall not be permitted to perform services.
Additional Information Must meet all above requirementsEstimated Salary: $20 to $28 per hour based on qualifications.
Kinnex Consulting
Under the direction of the Institution CEO/CME or designee, the Temporary/Relief Clinical Laboratory Scientist shall provide services as permitted within the scope of practice for Clinical Laboratory Scientists in accordance with Institution policies and procedures. The duties of the Temporary/Relief Clinical Laboratory Scientist shall include, but are not limited to, the following requirements: a. Knowledge of laboratory testing, laboratory equipment and quality control procedures. This knowledge shall include all current laboratory tests commonly ordered by providers in general practice; b. Knowledge of the principles and practices of clinical laboratory work and the use and care of laboratory equipment; preparation, mounting and staining of specimens; laboratory apparatus, serological, bacteriological, and biochemical tests and analyses;
c. Skill in preparing specimens, running standards and calibrating analyzers following standard Quality Assurance protocols, reading tests and recognizing the normal and abnormal, setting up laboratory apparatus, and making quick and accurate serological, bacteriological, and biochemical tests and analyses;. d. Familiarity with Clinical Laboratory Improvement Amendments (CUA) and California Code of Regulations (CCR) Title 17, Division 1, Chapter 2, Subchapter 1, Group 2, concerning the operation of a clinical laboratory; e. Knowledge of current phlebotomy procedures. Individual may be required to oversee or perform blood draws (phlebotomy) and perform blood processing functions, such as freezing specimens and separating plasma;
f. Process test results for providers and clinics;
g. Assist in laboratory inventory control; h. Comply with universal safety precautions, maintain a safe work environment, including safe use of equipment contained therein, and maintain Institution security measures;
i. Document and maintain medical records in accordance with Institution/Facility policies and procedures; j. Ability to maintain professional working relationship with Institution providers, nurses, patient/youth and Healthcare Services staff;
k. Act as lead for laboratory technicians and support staff as needed and when requested, and perform other duties as assigned within the scope of laboratory medicine. Qualifications All Temporary/Relief Clinical Lab Scientists assigned to CDCR must have the minimum experience outlined below: 1. Twelve (12) continuous months of experience within the last three (3) years performing services similar in scope to those defined herein in a public or private institution. Internship does not count towards the required experience.
2. Possess and maintain while performing services for the CDCR a current and valid Clinical Laboratory Scientist license issued by the California Department of Public Health (CDPH), Laboratory Field Services (LFS), in order to perform services in the State of California.
3. Any Temporary/Relief Clinical Lab Scientist providing services through this Agreement must be proficient in the English language and be able to communicate effectively with the CDCR/CCHCS. All Temporary/Relief Clinical Lab Scientists must be able to speak, understand oral and written communication and write effectively in the English language. Any Temporary/Relief Clinical Lab Scientist who fails to meet the minimum qualifications shall not be permitted to perform services.
Additional Information Must meet all above requirementsEstimated Salary: $20 to $28 per hour based on qualifications.
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