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Clinical Laboratory Scientist (Internship)

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Sutter Health

16d ago

  • Internship
    Full-time
    Off-cycle Internship
  • Healthcare
  • San Francisco

AI generated summary

  • You must have a relevant bachelor's degree, a CLS trainee license, and skills in specimen collection, quality assurance, communication, workflow management, and adherence to regulations.
  • You will learn specimen processing, perform tests under supervision, calibrate equipment, manage quality controls, and respond to inquiries while adhering to relevant regulations and standards.

Requirements

  • EDUCATION: Bachelor's: A baccalaureate in biological sciences or an equivalent major from an accredited college or university, completing the number of semester and/or quarter units in coursework relevant to a CLS Generalist or CLS limited license as specified by the California Code of Regulations – Title 17 OR Other: Equivalent military experience
  • CERTIFICATION & LICENSURE: CLS Generalist Trainee License or Limited CLS Trainee License granted by CDPH Laboratory Field Services
  • SKILLS AND KNOWLEDGE: Continually increasing knowledge and technical competence in routine specimen collection, preparation, testing applications, laboratory operations, and quality assurance in one or more assigned clinical specialty areas; examples: Chemistry, Special Chemistry, Hematology/Coagulation, Urinalysis and Transfusion Service.
  • Quantity of Work: Ability to organize and prioritize job duties and assigned tasks for completion within expected timeframes
  • Proficiency: Quality of Work: Ability to accurately, precisely, and reliably perform job duties and assigned tasks. Demonstrates sound judgment and problem solving relevant to assigned duties.
  • Proficiency: Culturally Competent Communication: Ability to compassionately and effectively interact with patients of diverse ages, backgrounds, values, beliefs and behaviors.
  • Proficiency: Workflow Management Ability to appropriately respond to: 1) fluctuations in volume. 2) unexpected situations or problems such as equipment or information systems failure. 3) shift-to-shift hand-offs. 4) STAT test orders; 5) specimen integrity issues 6) regular review of pending logs, priority assignments, etc.
  • Proficiency: Adherence to Practices & Procedures: Ability to follow standard practices, processes, and procedures in sequence. Knowledge of applicable local/state/federal regulations, codes, policies, and procedures aimed at ensuring the privacy and safety of patients.

Responsibilities

  • learns to perform procedures to complete test order entry, specimen collection and specimen processing/handling.
  • When assigned to transfusion services, learns pre-analytic and blood product management tasks.
  • Under direct supervision of a CLS.
  • Learns to perform analyses of biological specimens using automated and manual test methods of waived moderate or high complexity (per CLIA definition), producing test results necessary for the diagnosis, treatment, monitoring and prevention of disease.
  • Learns to perform post-analytic procedures, including interpretation, releasing, reporting results;
  • amending/correcting results, responding to inquiries, and specimen storage and retrieval. Recognizes when patient results require additional action prior to reporting (e.g. delta checks and critical values), taking action appropriately.
  • Learns to calibrate and adjust laboratory equipment according to requirements and manufacturer’s guidelines, including providing regular preventive maintenance (where automated methods are used) of analytical equipment and performing minor adjustments and repairs.
  • Scope of learned QA duties and tasks includes maintaining a safe and orderly work area, inventory management, quality control, proficiency testing, record keeping, privacy, security and confidentiality, and continual process improvement.
  • Recognizes when test systems are not functioning within control, taking action appropriately.
  • Develops up-to-date operational information and job knowledge; effectively applies information, job knowledge and critical thinking to make sound decisions and solve problems within scope of job responsibilities; escalates problems appropriately if outside of job scope. Completes learning and competency assessment activities as assigned.
  • Contributes to the satisfaction of internal and external customers by responding to and resolving - inquiries, complaints, and problems; or by escalating appropriately if problem is outside of job scope.
  • Adheres to applicable laws, regulations, codes, accreditation standards, policies, processes and procedures.

FAQs

What is the job title for this internship position?

The job title is Clinical Laboratory Scientist (Internship).

What organization is offering this internship?

The internship is offered by CPMC-California Pacific Medical Center Van Ness.

What are the main responsibilities associated with this internship?

The main responsibilities include performing pre-analytic, analytic, and post-analytic procedures on biological specimens, learning to perform analyses using automated and manual test methods, and participating in quality control and quality assurance tasks.

What is the required educational background for this position?

A baccalaureate in biological sciences or an equivalent major from an accredited college or university is required. Alternatively, equivalent military experience may also be considered.

Is there any specific licensure required for this role?

Yes, a CLS Generalist Trainee License or Limited CLS Trainee License granted by CDPH Laboratory Field Services is required.

What skills and knowledge are essential for this position?

Essential skills include routine specimen collection and testing applications, quality assurance, time management, problem-solving, and culturally competent communication.

What is the work schedule for this internship?

The work schedule is full-time, Monday to Friday, with 8-hour shift hours.

Are there any weekend requirements for this position?

No, there are no weekend requirements for this position.

What is the pay range for this internship?

The pay range for this role is $23.00 per hour.

Are benefits offered for this internship position?

Yes, benefits are available for this position.

What is the employment status for this internship?

The position status is classified as Non-Exempt and is Limited Term (Fixed Term).

How many openings are available for this internship?

There are currently zero open positions available for this internship.

Is Sutter Health an equal opportunity employer?

Yes, Sutter Health is an equal opportunity employer (EOE/M/F/Disability/Veterans).

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