About this opportunity
Antelope Valley Medical Center lists this Senior CLS Chemistry - Clinical Lab - Full Time/Days - Req# 2134709256 opportunity in lancaster, California. Review the employer’s description below for duties, qualifications and application requirements.
Job description
Location 1600 West Avenue J,Lancaster, CA, 93534,United States
Base Pay $58.04 - $85.34 / Hour
Job Category Sr. Clinical Scientist Informatics, Clinical Laboratory
Employee Type Regular
Required Degree 4 Year Degree
Job Objective :
Under the direction of the Laboratory Assistant Director, the Laboratory Director and the Laboratory Medical Director, the Senior Clinical Laboratory Scientist – Informatics is responsible for all areas of assigned department. Duties include technical support, evaluation of Quality Control, coordinating and providing technical training and orientation, maintenance of policies and procedures, and new software evaluation and implementation as needed. In addition, the Senior Clinical Laboratory Scientist – Informatics assumes responsibility for the laboratory in the absence of the Laboratory Director, the Laboratory Assistant Director, and the Laboratory Supervisor.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities
Technical
Coordinates PC and hardware set-up
Interacts with Laboratory and ITSG for project development and problem resolution
Directs the maintenance/development of data dictionaries, charge and revenue tables, test tables, reports, interfaces, and revisions in the LIS and APS
Troubleshoots unexpected problems with the LIS/BBS utilizing ITSG support as necessary
Retrieves patient results from archived medical records
Coordinates orientation of laboratory staff, other department users, and physician offices in the use of the LIS, APS and BBS
Non-technical
Communicates with laboratory staff, nursing staff, and physicians concerning any deviations regarding testing and reporting of results
Takes sick calls and assists in replacement of staff when necessary
Attends required meetings as instructed by the Laboratory Director
Assists with regulatory inspections as necessary
Transports specimens and supplies between the main hospital lab and satellite locations
Adds support to other Laboratory staff as needed
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
Knowledge
Knowledge of how laboratory results are delivered to clinicians
Knowledge of specimen and testing requirements
Knowledge of safe handling of biological specimens
Knowledge of HIS/LIS/APS software data base
Knowledge of departmental and hospital policies and procedures that support the provision of service
Demonstrates knowledge regarding special needs and behaviors of age specific groups and proficiency in required area
Skills
Skill needed for database management
Strong analytical and problem solving skills
Skills in effective oral and written communication
Abilities
Ability to learn requirements of operation for different computer systems
Ability to recognize interface malfunction and take appropriate action
Ability to operate Hospital and Laboratory Information Systems
Ability to develop department goals and objectives
Ability to exhibit courteous, helpful and professional behavior in dealing with patients, public and peers
Core Competencies: All AVH employees will effectively demonstrate these behaviors
Accountability
Action Oriented
Customer Focused
Compassion
Effective Communication
Teamwork
Ethics & Values
Integrity & Trust
AVH Conduct/Compliance Expectations
Ability to adhere with AVH Leaves of Absence Policy
Ability to adhere with AVH Paid Time Off (PTO) Policy
Ability to adhere with AVH Recording of Hours Worked Policy
Ability to adhere to the department dress code
Ability to organize work and establish priorities
Ability to expand on own initiative in performance of duties
Skill and ability to follow the telephone etiquette/standards
Conforms to AVH Standards of Excellence
Ability to function effectively under pressure and meet time parameters
Ability to communicate effectively while maintaining good working relationships with co-workers, managers and other hospital staff
Ability to adhere to the normal standards of courtesy and conduct as defined under the rules of hospitality at AVH
Ability to maintain the confidentiality of patient, hospital and department information
Ability to adhere to safety rules and regulations
Safely and effectively uses all equipment necessary to carry out duties
Ability to interpret and function under hospital and department policies and procedures
Conforms with required and appropriate Joint Commission requirements
Conforms with and supports hospital quality assurance and improvement guidelines
Ability to participate effectively in department and hospital staff education
Display a willingness to work as a team player
Ability to give and support the highest level of patient/customer satisfaction at all times
Supports and adheres to the values and mission statement established by the AVH Board of Directors
Ability to demonstrate knowledge and understanding of Corporate Compliance rules and regulations, complies with duty to report behavior standard, demonstrates understanding of purpose for Corporate Compliance hotline and importance of seeking guidance from a supervisor when in doubt regarding a possible corporate compliance issue.
Physical Requirements
Must be able to perform duties in a normal hospital clinical laboratory environment, which includes exposure to chemicals, biohazards, handling of biological specimens, and use of PPE.
Must be able to stand and walk for transportation of specimens and supplies.
May require extended periods of sitting and data entry.
Requires frequent lifting of less than 10 lbs., with occasional lifting of up to 25 lbs.
A detailed description of the physical requirements of this job is maintained in the Employee Health Department.
Requirements
Education and Experience
Education
Bachelor’s degree that will satisfy the requirements for a Clinical Laboratory Scientist license issued by the State of California Department of Public Health
Experience
Knowledge generally acquired through three years of general clinical laboratory experience
Minimum of one year experience in informatics is preferable
Minimum of one year experience at an acute care hospital is desirable
Required Licensure and/or Certifications
Possession of a current Clinical Laboratory Scientist license issued by the State of California Department of Public Health
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Worksite address
lancaster, CA, 93586, US
Who can apply
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