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Stanford Health Care Clinical Lab Scientist Ref (CLS) Lead - Special Chemistry Clinical Lab - Full Time, Days (8HRS) in Palo Alto, California
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Day - 08 Hour (United States of America)
Job Description Summary
Department: Special Chemistry Lab
Position: Reference Clinical Lab Scientist
Location: 3375 Hillview
WHY Join the Special Chemistry Lab with Stanford Healthcare? Our Reference CLS works with variety of instruments, including different Chemistry analyzers and Mass specs.
Changing the Future of the Special Chemistry Lab Department: The Reference CLS serves all patient populations at Stanford Health Care, Stanford Children’s Health, Stanford Health Care Clinics, and Stanford Health Care Affiliates. Reference Clinical Lab Scientists in Special Chemistry at Stanford Health Care serve the community by providing elite patient care, by providing very accurate lab results to physicians, so that the physicians can prescribe the best treatments for our patients.
Be Part of a Tight Knit Team: Our department is tight knit, collaborative and supportive as they provide top tier care for patients. The Special Chemistry Lab in particular, allows staff to think outside the box, collaborate closely with colleagues and trainees, and voice concerns to feel supported in and outside of their role.
Opportunities to Grow: Reference CLS in our Special Chemistry Lab have access to:
o Attend annual ASCP and AAPA Conferences
o Annual education fund
o Opportunities to participate in departmental projects and CAP inspections
o Opportunities for growth to learn about other areas of the department
o Growth includes managerial roles
This is a Stanford Health Care job.
A Brief Overview
Serve as a technical resource to internal hospital staff and external entities; develop policies and procedures; review technical work of others, solve complex technical problems; develop teaching protocols/curriculums in addition to the essential function of the CLS. Educates internally and externally as requested.
Locations
Stanford Health Care
What you will do
Adheres to all safety/health regulatory and state/federal legal requirements and the policies, operating procedures, and Service Standards of the Hospitals.
Conducts statistical analysis of tests using clinical laboratory techniques in chemistry, biochemistry, immunology, microbiology or related laboratory specialties.
Evaluates and interprets test relative to established guidelines and reference material. Reach conclusions, assign results, and conduct further testing or other actions as needed.
Performs clinical laboratory tests of varying complexity using standard procedures examining specimens for the purpose of providing information for the diagnosis, prevention, or treatment of disease.
Performs maintenance and function checks on electronic, analytical equipment and perform operational checks necessary for proper test performance to assure accurate and reliable test results and reporting.
Provides consultation regarding the appropriateness of the testing ordered and interpretation of test results. Assists clients in ensuring the appropriate test are ordered.
Serves as a technical resource to others. Accesses training needs and participates in-service training of laboratory personnel.
May act as designee in the absence of supervisor or manager. Rotate as weekend lead, take on special projects and performs more complex, intense preventative maintenance.
Education Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in a work-related discipline/field from an accredited college or university
Experience Qualifications
- Four (4) years of progressively responsible and directly related work experience.
Required Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
Ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing
Ability to conduct analysis and formulate conclusions
Ability to plan, prioritize and meet deadlines
Ability to work effectively with individuals at all levels of the organization
Knowledge of chemistry, biology, microbiology and related laboratory sciences
Knowledge of computer systems and software used in functional area
Knowledge of laboratory controls, methods, procedures and regulations
Knowledge of new technologies (in specific field) and maintain and stay abreast of updates and changes
Licenses and Certifications
CLS or
•CLS Limited - Clinical Laboratory ScientistCLS-CHEM - Clinical Chemist Scientist LicenseCLS-CYTO - Clinical Cytogeneticist Scientist LicenseCLS-GMB - Clinical Genetic Molecular Biologist Scientist LicenseCLS-HEMA - Clinical Hematologist Scientist LicenseCLS-HISTO - Clinical Histocompatibility Scientist LicenseCLS-IMM - Clinical Immunohematologist Scientist LicenseCLS-MICRO - Clinical Microbiologist Scientist LicenseCLS-TOX - Clinical Toxicologist Scientist License
for Microbiology, Virology, Cytology or Genomics Labs only:• PHM – California Certified Public Health Microbiologist; or• CGMBS – Clinical Genetic Molecular Biology Scientist, or
These principles apply to ALL employees:
SHC Commitment to Providing an Exceptional Patient & Family Experience
Stanford Health Care sets a high standard for delivering value and an exceptional experience for our patients and families. Candidates for employment and existing employees must adopt and execute C-I-CARE standards for all of patients, families and towards each other. C-I-CARE is the foundation of Stanford’s patient-experience and represents a framework for patient-centered interactions. Simply put, we do what it takes to enable and empower patients and families to focus on health, healing and recovery.
You will do this by executing against our three experience pillars, from the patient and family’s perspective:
Know Me: Anticipate my needs and status to deliver effective care
Show Me the Way: Guide and prompt my actions to arrive at better outcomes and better health
Coordinate for Me: Own the complexity of my care through coordination
Equal Opportunity Employer Stanford Health Care (SHC) strongly values diversity and is committed to equal opportunity and non-discrimination in all of its policies and practices, including the area of employment. Accordingly, SHC does not discriminate against any person on the basis of race, color, sex, sexual orientation or gender identity and/or expression, religion, age, national or ethnic origin, political beliefs, marital status, medical condition, genetic information, veteran status, or disability, or the perception of any of the above. People of all genders, members of all racial and ethnic groups, people with disabilities, and veterans are encouraged to apply. Qualified applicants with criminal convictions will be considered after an individualized assessment of the conviction and the job requirements.
Base Pay Scale: Generally starting at $71.71 - $80.74 per hour
The salary of the finalist selected for this role will be set based on a variety of factors, including but not limited to, internal equity, experience, education, specialty and training. This pay scale is not a promise of a particular wage.
At Stanford Health Care, we seek to provide patients with the very best in diagnosis and treatment, with outstanding quality, compassion and coordination. With an unmatched track record of scientific discovery, technological innovation and translational medicine, Stanford Medicine physicians are pioneering leading edge therapies today that will change the way health care is delivered tomorrow.
As part of our spirit of discovery, we also leverage our deep relationships with luminary Silicon Valley companies to develop new ways to deliver preeminent patient care.
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