Clinical Lab Scientist II, Laboratories-Clinical, Full-Time, Days

• ABOUT MARINHEALTH
• Are 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.

Company:

Marin General Hospital dba MarinHealth Medical Center

Compensation Range:

$66.03 - $99.04

Work Shift:

8 Hour (days) (United States of America)

Scheduled Weekly Hours:

40

Job Description Summary:

Perform clinical laboratory procedures

Job Requirements, Prerequisites and Essential Functions:

Job Specifications:

Education:

Must have a BA/BS degree in Biology, Chemistry, Medical Technology/Clinical Laboratory Science, or other related science.

Experience:

Minimum of completed pre-licensure training in California State Department Public Health accredited training program

Minimum of three years of general laboratory experience in a hospital or acute care setting or three (3) continuous years with Marin General Hospital.

License and Certifications:

Lic 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 Skills:

Ability to work in teams in which all members are mutually accountable

Ability to work collaboratively with team members, hospital staff, patients, and physicians

Willingness and ability to be trained in more than one laboratory discipline

Capable of organizing multiple tasks, using time management skills and attention to detail

Basic computer knowledge with the ability to do data entry and retrieval

Knowledge of blood/body fluid precautions

Demonstrated verbal and written communication skills

Ability to read, speak, write, understand and follow English verbal and written instructions

Demonstrated technical proficiency

Ability to delegate and direct others in the performance of laboratory procedures

Must demonstrate the desire to further their knowledge in laboratory science and the willingness to accept additional responsibilities such as but not limited to staff development (e.g. training, in-service, internships, new technology evaluation, assist in test validation, teaching, resource person, etc.).

Possess the ability to distinguish colors for interpreting colorimetric reactions and cellular morphology

Primary 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 up

Employee 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 Responsibilities:
• Essential (Not Modifiable)

Responsible for ensuring duties of assigned shift or work area are completed, working with other staff to adjust workload as necessary

Responsible 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 Precautions

Comply with laboratory quality control program

Maintaining records

Follow turnaround time policies

Use computer for data entry and information retrieval

Handle and process lab specimens

Perform test procedures specific to assigned section

Check test results for validity

Responsible for maintenance, calibration, and assessing accuracy and reproducibility of instrumentation

Keep equipment and work area clean and safe for use

Participate in competency testing and training

Participate in Proficiency Testing (CAP surveys)

Keep adequate stock of supplies in work area

Responsible for the operation of the assigned work area

Direct and instruct others in the performance of laboratory procedures

Responsible for routine care and maintenance of equipment in assigned work area or program i.e. safety, POC.

Participate in the following:

Quality Control Programs

Proficiency Testing Program

Competency Testing Program

Training Program

Assist in the development, review, and revision of procedures for testing and instrumentation

Secondary (Modifiable)

Other duties as assigned

Accommodation:

Qualified 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. Standards:

MarinHealth 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 & Immunizations:

To 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.

Compensation:

The 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 Employment:

All 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.