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The Clinical Laboratory Scientist II (CLS II) functions with general directions from the clinical lab director. Responsibilities include performing routine and technically complex laboratory tests and analyses requiring well developed cognitive, manipulative, and problem-solving skills. The CLS II's activities include operating and maintaining test equipment, monitoring, and evaluating the quality of testing, and verifying and reporting test results. Additional duties include general support functions necessary for the routine operation of the laboratory. Performs all job duties with sensitivity and attention to the developmental issues of the patient population(s) being served.

Primary Duties and Responsibilities

Performs laboratory procedures correctly and accurately, following established policies and procedures.

Verifies that the proper specimen is being analyzed for the proper patient and for the indicated test procedure.

Frequently reviews outstanding specimen report during shift and complete those outstanding tests that should be completed.

Demonstrates knowledge of laboratory computer system regarding ordering, reporting, and verifying results and downtime computer procedures.

Performs quality control and maintains records, with 100% compliance following QC protocol for running controls and accepting results. Exercises good judgement and proper interpretation of QC data and patient test results, and assumes responsibility for decisions. Communicates all QC problems to management.

Demonstrates knowledge of expected lab values. Adheres to the Critical Values Reporting guidelines.

Maintains necessary written records and oral communications. Documents corrective actions taken when test systems deviate from the laboratory’s acceptable guidelines

Troubleshoots instruments and demonstrates knowledge of calibration and standardization of instruments.

Maintains supply levels in their department and communicates all inventory problems to management. Communicates/follows up on all unclear discrepant orders, problems, concerns, and/or results.

Applies criteria for specimen rejection by performing visual inspections or by recognizing abnormal/unusual results.

Responds promptly and correctly to all requests, (stats, timed, etc.) problems, and questions from those in need of help.

Other duties as assigned

Education:

Bachelor’s degree in biological science, chemistry, medical terminology, or related science required.

Master’s degree in biological science, chemistry, medical terminology, or related science preferred. 

Experience:

• Two years of clinical experience required.
• Three years of generalist experience required.
• Current CLS licensure in the State of California (required).
• Able to communicate effectively in English, both verbally and in writing (required)
• Basic computer knowledge (required)