What are the responsibilities and job description for the Clinical Laboratory Scientist - Per Diem position at Planned Parenthood Mar Monte?
San Jose, CA
$45-$50 per hour, plus per diem differential
Essential Duties
$45-$50 per hour, plus per diem differential
Essential Duties
- Perform moderate and high-complexity laboratory testing in compliance with CLIA, OSHA, PPFA, Title X, and state regulations.
- Execute all phases of clinical testing- pre-analytical, analytical, and post-analytical, ensuring accuracy, efficiency, and timeliness.
- Conduct molecular assays, including DNA amplification and other specialty or research-based tests, as needed.
- Verify that patient specimens are properly labeled, match worklists, and meet acceptance criteria.
- Accurately enter, verify, and release results in the Laboratory Information System (LIS); ensure timely reporting to Planned Parenthood Mar Monte health centers and public health agencies.
- Maintain comprehensive documentation for Quality Assurance, Quality Control, and Proficiency Testing in accordance with regulatory standards.
- Perform daily, weekly, and monthly instrument maintenance and cleaning; document all activities per SOPs.
- Assist in maintaining adequate inventory of lab supplies, reagents, and materials; communicate restocking needs to lab leadership.
- Respond to phone inquiries, look up test results, and answer clinic questions within the scope of knowledge or refer appropriately.
- Follow established corrective action and documentation protocols for specimen handling and test performance issues.
- Support pre- and post-analytical workflows as needed, including receiving specimens, labeling, sorting, and routing.
- Collaborate with the Senior Manager to help orient and train new laboratory assistants on workflows and protocols.
- Uphold a team-based, professional work environment and promote continuous quality improvement.
- Works with/supervises volunteers/interns/trainees as appropriate.
- Performs Lab Assistant duties as required
- Current California Clinical Laboratory Scientist license. ASCP certification preferred.
- Two years of recent experience as a Clinical Laboratory Scientist in a clinical laboratory setting.
- Interface and communicate effectively with medical professionals, staff and the community.
- Self-motivated, independent, and flexible with shift coverage (evenings/weekends as needed).
- Capable of identifying problems that may adversely affect test performance.
- Commitment to teamwork, collaboration, and continuous quality improvement.
- Strong organizational and multitasking skills; comfortable with LIS
Salary : $45 - $50
