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Encode INC is seeking a local contract Clinical Lab Scientist (CLS) for a local contract job in Palo Alto, California.

• Specialty: Clinical Lab Scientist (CLS)
• Discipline: Allied Health Professional
• Duration: 26 weeks
• 40 hours per week
• Shift: 8 hours, days, evenings, nights, flexible
• Employment Type: Local Contract

Medical Technologist / Clinical Laboratory Scientist:

Facility: VA Palo Alto Health Care System (VAPAHCS)
Location: 3801 Miranda Ave., Palo Alto, CA 94304-2201
Department: Pathology & Laboratory Medicine Service
Worksite: Building 100, Laboratory – 4th Floor
Positions: 7.0 FTE
Contract: 26 weeks + 4 Option Years
Start: Upon successful completion of credentialing and onboarding
 

The VA Palo Alto Health Care System is seeking qualified Clinical Laboratory Scientists (Medical Technologists) to provide onsite laboratory services within the Pathology and Laboratory Medicine Service.

The Medical Technologist will perform a broad range of automated and manual laboratory testing, evaluate specimens, operate and maintain laboratory instrumentation, perform quality control procedures, validate and report results, and support accurate and timely diagnostic testing for Veterans.

The laboratory operates 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.

• Perform a full range of automated and manual laboratory procedures in:
  • Chemistry
  • Urinalysis
  • Hematology
  • Serology
  • Bacteriology
  • Immunohematology
• Evaluate specimen suitability and request replacement specimens when necessary.
• Prepare patient specimens for testing while maintaining specimen integrity.
• Select, perform, evaluate, and monitor laboratory testing procedures using manual and automated techniques.
• Operate laboratory analyzers and recognize indicators of instrument malfunction.
• Troubleshoot common equipment problems and implement appropriate corrective actions.
• Perform calibration, standardization, adjustment, and routine maintenance of laboratory instruments.
• Conduct quality control procedures for equipment, reagents, and laboratory products.
• Maintain accurate quality control records and documentation.
• Evaluate the validity and accuracy of laboratory results in accordance with established procedures.
• Correlate laboratory data with relevant patient information, including medical history and medications, when appropriate.
• Perform additional or confirmatory testing when abnormal or questionable results require further evaluation.
• Recognize critical or abnormal results requiring immediate attention and report them directly to the ordering provider.
• Enter, edit, verify, and release laboratory results in the laboratory information system.
• Accession and receive specimens into the VA laboratory information system for in-house testing or referral to reference laboratories.
• Maintain adequate supplies and inventory within the assigned laboratory work area.
• Perform phlebotomy as needed to obtain patient specimens, including blood cultures and compatibility specimens.
• Follow established laboratory protocols, VA policies, safety standards, and quality requirements.
• Maintain accurate documentation related to testing, quality control, equipment, and patient specimens.
• Provide services consistent with recognized professional standards and applicable VA requirements.

• Qualified Medical Technologist / Clinical Laboratory Scientist with appropriate education, training, certification, and laboratory experience.
• Strong knowledge of laboratory testing procedures, instrumentation, quality control, and specimen processing.
• Ability to perform both automated and manual laboratory testing.
• Ability to recognize abnormal and critical laboratory results and follow appropriate reporting procedures.
• Strong attention to detail and accuracy.
• Ability to work independently and effectively in a fast-paced laboratory environment.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality of patient information.
• Ability to successfully complete VA credentialing and privileging requirements.

BLS(AHA)

ASCP or AMT

License AND Certification: BLS(AHA) ASCP or AMT

• 401k retirement plan
• Vision benefits
• Dental benefits
• Referral bonus
• Life insurance
• Medical benefits