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Posted: 14-Feb-25
Location: San Luis Obispo, California
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Internal Number: 146256040
In this role, you will be responsible for performing the daily functions of the laboratory including, but not limited to phlebotomy, processing, analyzing and reporting of specimen results to ensure quality of patient care. Operate clinical laboratory instruments utilized for testing and perform required daily preventive maintenance and quality control. Provide training and oversight of laboratory operations at the outpatient oncology community practices.
Salary range: $60.71/hr - $78.17/hr
Required:
- Current California Clinical Laboratory Scientist (CLS) license
- 5 years lab experience in high complexity testing
- Bachelor’s degree or higher in Clinical Laboratory Science or related degree
- Knowledge of the Oncology patient population and practice operations
- Knowledge of all aspects of a medical laboratory
- Excellent blood withdrawal skills
- Possession of BLS from the American Heart Association or American Red Cross
- Knowledge to recognize abnormal laboratory values and report to Physicians and/or authorized personnel
- Knowledge of basic laboratory regulations as stated by CLIA and the state of California, and be able to impart knowledge to others
- Skill in usage of medical diagnostic equipment, as well as working knowledge of instruments and supplies required to perform necessary blood tests for infusion therapy
- Skill in learning, navigating, troubleshooting, and training others in the laboratory’s LIS
- Ability to accept direction from leadership and act promptly
- Demonstrated ability to establish and maintain cooperative working relationships with patients, peers, physicians and administrators.
- Ability to interact diplomatically and sympathetically with patients, their families, staff, and general public in a high volume, clinical setting
- Skill in performing with frequent interruptions and/or distractions including the ability to accept equivocal circumstances and respond to changing priorities and deadlines
- Ability to maintain equanimity in the face of resistance, indifference, and hostility
- Ability to effectively and efficiently train staff members in all aspects of laboratory systems and processes
- Ability to maintain confidentiality and to work with sensitive and confidential information using discretion and judgment
- Ability to provide own transportation and drive to all oncology community practices as needed
- Ability to be punctual and maintain a satisfactory attendance record
- Ability to work overtime in cases of emergency, or be flexible in work schedule based on operational needs
Preferred:
- Minimum of two years of acute care/Oncology outpatient experience
- Working knowledge of the UCLA electronic health records (CareConnect), and CGM Labdaq
