Clinical Laboratory Scientist

Clinical Laboratory Scientist at Kaiser Permanente Menu Close Who We Are Mission & History Our Difference Locations Innovation Stories & Resources Life & Culture Accessibility Support Benefits Career Growth Inclusion and Belonging Military Our Community Career Areas Clinical Careers All Clinical Careers Care at Home Mental Health Nursing Careers Nurse Management Careers Pharmacy Careers Rehab Services Early Careers Early Careers Nurse Residency Internships Business Careers All Business Careers Sales & Marketing IT Careers All IT Careers Digital Careers Exec & Leaders Physicians & Dentists Contingent Careers Our Hiring Process Accommodations FAQs Hiring Process Overview Pre-Hire Assessments Searching Jobs & Submitting Interest Talent Network Job Search Job Search Radius Radius 5 miles 15 miles 25 miles 35 miles 50 miles Search Jobs My Profile Employee Job Search campaign-Evening hours_per_week-1 industry-A12|IFPTE|Local-20 is_manager-Union-Jobs job_level-Entry-Level job_status-Regular job_type-Standard salary_relocation-Call-in/On-Call travel-No custom_fields.EEO-Kaiser-Permanente-is-an-equal-opportunity-employer-committed-to-fair,-respectful,-and-inclusive-workplaces.-Applicants-will-be-considered-for-employment-without-regard-to-race,-religion,-sex,-age,-national-origin,-disability,-veteran-status,-or-any-other-protected-characteristic-or-status. custom_fields.ReqID-1432591 custom_fields.Shift-Evening custom_fields.Field1-Laboratory custom_fields.Field2-Sun,-Mon,-Tue,-Wed,-Thu,-Fri,-Sat-*Scheduled-per-operational-needs.-Must-work-at-least-1-Sat/Sun-per-operational-needs.-Required-to-work-at-least-1-major-and-minor-holiday-per-operations-needs. custom_fields.Reindex-2 custom_fields.Facility-Redwood-City-Hospital custom_fields.MHSTheme-No custom_fields.PayBasis-Hourly custom_fields.PayRange-$66.33---$68.92-/-hour custom_fields.Department-Redwood-City-Hospital---Pathology/Lab-Clinical-Lab---0206 custom_fields.jobtitleLI-Clinical-Laboratory-Scientist---1432591 custom_fields.leadership-no custom_fields.CFSalaryLow-66.33 custom_fields.HawaiiTheme-Laboratory custom_fields.JobSchedule-Call-in/On-Call custom_fields.PostAddress-California,Redwood-City,Redwood-City-Hospital custom_fields.ShiftFilter-Evening custom_fields.customtheme-Laboratory custom_fields.CFSalaryHigh-68.92 custom_fields.LocationName-NCAL custom_fields.SchemaHiring-Kaiser-Permanente custom_fields.LocationValue-NCAL custom_fields.employeegroup-A12|IFPTE|Local-20 custom_fields.WorkerLocation-Onsite custom_fields.employeestatus-Regular custom_fields.WorkingHoursEnd-11:30-PM custom_fields.JobScheduleField-Call-in/On-Call custom_fields.WorkingHoursStart-03:00-PM custom_fields.PrefQualification1-<div>-<b>Basic-

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Job Summary: Under the general direction of the Laboratory Director, or their designee, performs pre-analytical, analytical and post-analytical procedures and analyses to provide data for health maintenance, diagnoses, treatment and monitoring of medical conditions. Enhances quality of patient care and service through interdepartmental cooperation and quality assurance protocols.

Essential

Responsibilities: Correctly verifies that the proper specimen is being analyzed for the correct patients and that the correct test is being performed. Judges the adequacy and qualities of specimens submitted for testing. Analyzes clinical laboratory specimens following the standard methods and procedures approved by the Laboratory Director or designee.

Performs quality control procedures to ensure accuracy of clinical data. Utilizes test reference ranges (including neonates, pediatric and adult) to determine reasonableness of test results. Validates test results through correlation with test parameters (e.g.

Hgb/Hct, anion gap, platelet count/smear, dipstick/micro etc.). Confirms testing on all Critical Values to ensure accuracy prior to releasing of test results. Performs routine preventative maintenance and troubleshooting on assigned instruments and equipment according to established schedule and procedure.

Performs and documents instrument function by checking and calibrating specific lab instruments and documents data. Records on instrument logs any repairs, replacement, and maintenance needed of equipment. Releases or reports results per Laboratory Standard Operating Procedures.

Trains laboratory assistants on proper techniques/procedures related to clinical laboratory practice. Performs other related duties as necessary. Supervisory

Responsibilities: Provides general or direct supervision of Lab Assistants and general Clerical Personnel as required according to lab law and regulations. Corporate Compliance Accountability: Consistently supports the precepts of Corporate Compliance and Principles of Responsibility by maintaining confidentiality, protecting the assets of the organization, acting with integrity, reporting observed fraud and abuse and complying with applicable state, federal and local laws and program policies and procedures.

Basic

Qualifications: Experience Six months related experience required. Education Bachelors Degree * Applicable military experience may be substituted for bachelors degree. Baccalaureate degree in Clinical Lab Sciences or related field.

License, Certification, Registration Clinical Laboratory Scientist License (California) Additional

Requirements: Ability to read and comprehend simple instructions, short correspondence, and memos. Ability to write simple correspondence. Ability to effectively present information in one-on-one and small group situations to customers, clients, and other incumbents of the organization.

Must be willing to work in a Labor Management Partnership environment. Also refer to Position Specifications outlined in the appropriate collective bargaining agreement.

Preferred

Qualifications: Experience including Hematology, Urinalysis, Chemistry, Blood Bank and Bacteriology experience preferred. Computer application experience/proficiency preferred. Primary Location: California,Redwood City,Redwood City Hospital Scheduled Weekly Hours: 1 Shift: Evening Workdays: Sun, Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat *Scheduled per operational needs.

Must work at least 1 Sat/Sun per operational needs. Required to work at least 1 major and minor holiday per operations needs. Working Hours Start: 03:00 PM Working Hours End: 11:30 PM Job Schedule: Call-in/On-Call Job Type: Standard Worker Location: Onsite Employee Status: Regular Employee Group/Union Affiliation: A12|IFPTE|Local 20 Job Level: Entry Level Department: Redwood City Hospital - Pathology/Lab-Clinical Lab - 0206 Pay Range: $66.33 - $68.92 / hour Kaiser Permanente strives to offer a market competitive total rewards package and is committed to pay equity and transparency.

The posted pay range is based on possible base salaries for the role and does not reflect the full value of our total rewards package. Actual base pay determined at offer will be based on labor market data, internal alignment, and a candidate's years of relevant work experience, education, certifications, skills, and geographic location.

Travel: No On-site: Work location is on-site (KP designated office, medical office building or hospital). Worker location must align with Kaiser Permanente's Authorized States policy. Kaiser Permanente is an equal opportunity employer committed to fair, respectful, and inclusive workplaces.

Applicants will be considered for employment without regard to race, religion, sex, age, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other protected characteristic or status. Submit Interest Save Job Expected Employee Conduct >