Clinical Lab Scientist

Location

Woodland, CA | United States

Job description

Overview

Dignity Health Woodland Memorial Hospital is Yolo County’s largest health care provider serving the community since 1905. Woodland Memorial Hospital is a 108-bed acute care facility offering the most comprehensive range of health care services in Yolo County including inpatient and outpatient surgical services family birth center/labor and delivery emergency services home health services palliative care inpatient mental health services sleep disorders center and cancer care services. With strong ties to our community we believe in providing compassionate high-quality health care to you and your family close to home. Woodland Memorial Hospital is part of Dignity Health one of the nation’s largest health care systems with a 22-state network. For more information please visit our website at

Incumbents in this position shall comply with all applicable laws and rules including the Dignity Health Standards of Conduct and Dignity Health policies and procedures that apply to his/her job responsibilities, shall seek guidance when in doubt, promptly report any potential or suspected violation of Dignity Health Standards of Conduct, Dignity Health policy or procedure or applicable laws/regulations and when requested, assist Dignity Health personnel in investigating all allegations of violation. Incumbents shall refrain from involvement in illegal, unethical or otherwise improper acts, and understand and accept consequences for failure to comply with Dignity Health Standards of Conduct. Incumbents shall meet training requirements within designated timelines assigned. When called upon, incumbents shall assist in risk evaluation and work collaboratively with facility/entity leaders to implement, monitor and mitigate risk corrective plans outlined by the Compliance program.

Education:

• Requires a bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university with a major in a biological science, meeting current licensure with the State of California as a Clinical Laboratory Scientist.

License:

• California license as a Clinical Laboratory Scientist

Skills and Training:

• Ability to work as a team member to meet team goals and objectives.
• Work effectively under multiple demands and adjust priorities as circumstances require to meet turnaround time goals and staffing needs of the department.
• Maintain a high degree of accuracy and precision on consistent basis in the performance of laboratory procedures.
• Treat co-workers, patients, visitors, and the public with dignity and respect.
• Establish and maintain effective working relationships with all medical staff.
• Maintain patient confidentiality.
• Trouble shoot procedures and instrumentation and problem solve effectively.
• Work a flexible schedule and be willing to work additional hours as needed for the provision of quality patient care.
• Physically able to walk, stand, stoop and lift.
• Walks and stands 50% of shift.
• Good manual dexterity. Visual and auditory acuity.
• Color blindness may limit the testing tat may be performed.
• Knowledge of modern clinical laboratory technique and procedures.
• Proper safe technique in the handling of hazardous materials, biological specimens, and aseptic technique.
• Health insurance- Portability and Accountability Act of 1996 (HIPAA) and how it applies to patient privacy and confidentiality.

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