Clinical Laboratory Scientist

Who we are La Clnica de La Raza is a community based health center committed to providing culturally appropriate high quality and accessible health care to the diverse communities of the San Francisco Bay Area We have spent over 40 years advocating for and creating a health home for the many that have been denied access to care As health care activists we are dedicated to ensuring that individuals who do not have healthcare coverage receive the same quality healthcare as those who do From our genesis as a community health center in 1971 we understood that we cannot heal our communities without also addressing the economic and social factors that affect health Many times this requires that we go outside and provide services in other settings that link individuals to our health center for preventive and primary care Over 90000 individuals come to La Clnica because it is a welcoming place that addresses the whole person coordinating and connecting them to a broad network of services to improve and maintain their health and well being While we are still known for our activism and spirit of social justice we are also proud to have grown into a sophisticated provider of primary health care services with 35 sites across Alameda Contra Costa and Solano counties Who you are Clinical Laboratory Scientist performs clinical laboratory procedures quality assurance and instrument maintenance The medical technologist also maintains cooperative working relationships with intradepartmental and inter departmental personnel as well as provides assistance to laboratory co workers in resolution of clinical problems Major Areas of Responsibility include but are not limited to Performs a variety of tests requiring use of professional judgment in such areas as hematology microbiology clinical chemistry urinalysis and serologyPerforms quality control procedures equipment maintenance and calibration and reagent preparationProvides clinical supervision and instructions to lab assistants phlebotomists and traineesCompiles and prepares reports; reviews and updates laboratory proceduresProvides in service training to other laboratory personnel within a designated areaPerforms clerical functions associated with the designated laboratory areaAttends meeting as neededMaintains established departmental policies and procedures objectives quality assurance programs and safety environmental and infection control standardsMaintains good relations with patients medical staff and other departments as well as other hospitals that use servicesEnhances professional growth and development through participation in educational programs current literature in service meetings and workshopsOther duties as assigned by supervisorMinimum Job Requirements Possess a Bachelors Degree from an accredited college or universityPossess a valid license as Clinical Laboratory Scientist by the State of California Department of Public HealthMust hold a current BLS Basic Life Support Certificate You will have 30 day grace period to obtain your certificate from the date of hireTwo 2 to Three 3 years experience as Clinical Lab TechnologistAbility to work independently and with team supervises and instructs others and communicate effectivelyAbility to work across cultures and demonstrate support of diversity equity and inclusion