Clinical Lab Specialist, Laboratories-Clinical, Full-Time, Days

About MarinhealthAre you looking for a place where you are empowered to bring innovation to reality? Join MarinHealth, an integrated, independent healthcare system with deep roots throughout the North Bay. With a world-class physician and clinical team, an affiliation with UCSF Health, an ever-expanding network of clinics, and a new state-of-the-art hospital, MarinHealth is growing quickly. MarinHealth comprises MarinHealth Medical Center, a 327-bed hospital in Greenbrae, and 55 primary care and specialty clinics in Marin, Sonoma, and Napa Counties. We attract healthcare’s most talented trailblazers who appreciate having the best of both worlds: the pioneering medicine of an academic medical center combined with an independent hospital's personalized, caring touch.MarinHealth is already realizing the benefits of impressive growth and has consistently earned high praise and accolades, including being Named One of the Top 250 Hospitals Nationwide by Healthgrades, receiving a 5-star Ranking for Overall Hospital Quality from the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services, and being named the Best Hospital in San Francisco/Marin by Bay Area Parent, among others.CompanyMarin General Hospital dba MarinHealth Medical CenterCompensation Range$72.79 - $109.19Work Shift8 Hour (days) (United States of America)Scheduled Weekly Hours40Job Description SummaryEnsure all practices and procedures in assigned sections meet requirements of licensing agencies. Assists the Director in ensuring the day-to-day operation of the Laboratory meets the service requirements of the hospital and accrediting agencies; CMS, IDA, CAP, CLIA, DHS. When designated, acts as a general supervisor or medical director designee, as appropriateJob SpecificationsJob Requirements, Prerequisites and Essential Functions:EducationMust have a BA/BS degree in Biology, Chemistry, Medical Technology/Clinical Laboratory Science, or other related science.ExperienceMinimum of completed pre-licensure training in California State Department Public Health accredited training program.Minimum of five years of general laboratory experience in an acute care hospital with a minimum of one year in a Specialist or Supervisory position preferredLicense And CertificationsLic Clinical Lab Scientist (CLS-L) required at hire.Integrative Agitation Management (IAMTAC) required within 30 days of hire.Basic Life Support (BLS) preferred at hire.Prerequisite SkillsAbility to work in teams in which all members are mutually accountableAbility to work collaboratively with team members, hospital staff, patients, and physiciansWillingness and ability to be trained in more than one laboratory disciplineCapable of organizing multiple tasks, using time management skills and attention to detailBasic computer knowledge with the ability to do data entry and retrievalKnowledge of blood/body fluid precautionsDemonstrated verbal and written communication skillsAbility to read, speak, write, understand and follow English verbal and written instructionsDemonstrated above average technical proficiency in assigned sectionsAbility to delegate and direct others in the performance of laboratory proceduresAbility to be constructively critical of established practices and proceduresPrimary Customer Served (Age Specific Criteria)(X) Infants: Birth up to 1 year(X) Toddlers: 1 up to 3 years(X) Preschool Children: 3 up to 6 years(X) School Age Children: 6 up to 12 years(X) Adolescents: 12 up to 18 years(X) Early Adults: 18 up to 45 years(X) Middle Adults: 45 up to 61 years(X) Late Adults: 61 up to 80 years(X) Late, Late Adults: 80 years and upEmployee in this position must be able to demonstrate the knowledge and skill necessary to provide care and/or service based on the physical, psycho/social, educational, safety, and related criteria appropriate to the age of the patients served in his/her service group.Patient Privacy (HIPAA Compliance)Employees in this position have access to protected health information. The protected health information a person in this position can access includes demographics, date of service, insurance/billing, medical record summary information, and all other information that may be contained in patient records. This position requires patient health information to perform the functions outlined as part of this position description.Duties And ResponsibilitiesEssential (Not Modifiable)Responsible for ensuring duties of assigned shift or work area are completed, working with other staff to adjust workload as necessaryResponsible for maintaining current knowledge of hospital polices and department policies and procedures. Responsible for performing job within the parameters of these policies and procedures: the following examples are not inclusive of all policies:Follow all appropriate Blood and Body Fluid PrecautionsComply with laboratory quality control programMaintaining recordsFollow turnaround time policiesUse computer for data entry and information retrievalHandle and process lab specimensPerform test procedures specific to assigned sectionCheck test results for validityResponsible for maintenance, calibration, and assessing accuracy and reproducibility of instrumentationKeep equipment and work area clean and safe for useParticipate in competency testing and trainingParticipate in Proficiency Testing (CAP surveys)Keep adequate stock of supplies in work areaResponsible for timely completion of any responsibility delegated to another staff memberResponsibility for assuring completion of tasks and monitoring various aspects of assigned department to include:Operation of the assigned work areaInstruction of others in performance of laboratory proceduresRoutine care and maintenance of equipment in assigned work areaMonitoring of preventive maintenance of equipmentMaintain staff schedules as assignedDevelopment, implementation, and monitoring within assigned department of: Quality Control Programs, Proficiency Testing Program, Competency Testing ProgramDevelopment, review, and revision of procedures for testing and instrumentationResponsible for recommending policy and operational changesEvaluate and recommend new equipment purchasesResponsible for assuring all departmental work is maintained, procedures, studies, reports are completed timely and reviewed by Specialist, Director and Medical DirectorSecondary (Modifiable)Other duties as assignedAccommodationQualified applicants with disabilities may request reasonable accommodation during the application process by contacting Human Resources at 415-925-7040 or TalentAcquisition@mymarinhealth.org.C.A.R.E.S. StandardsMarinHealth seeks candidates ready to model our C.A.R.E.S. standards—Communication, Accountability, Respect, Excellence, Safety—which foster a healing, trust-based environment for patients and colleagues.Health & ImmunizationsTo protect employees, patients, and our community, MarinHealth requires measles, mumps, varicella, and annual influenza immunizations as a condition of employment (and annually thereafter). COVID-19 vaccination/booster remains strongly recommended. Medical or religious exemptions will be considered consistent with applicable law.CompensationThe posted pay range complies with applicable law and reflects what we reasonably expect to pay for this role. Individual pay is set by skills, experience, qualifications, and internal/market equity, consistent with MarinHealth’s compensation philosophy. Positions covered by collective bargaining agreements are governed by those agreements.Equal EmploymentAll qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, protected veteran status or disability status, and any other classifications protected by federal, state, and local laws.