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Reports To: Laboratory ManagerPOSITION SUMMARY:Responsible for producing accurate and timely lab test results and phlebotomy as required. Maintains Clinical Laboratory inventory and performs various plating of specimens and staining under the supervision of the Laboratory Manager. This job description is intended to identify some of the primary duties and responsibilities. Mayers Memorial Hospital District reserves the right to modify, supplement, delete or augment the duties and responsibilities specified in this position description, at MAYERS MEMORIAL HOSPITAL DISTRICT S sole and absolute discretion.POSITION QUALIFICATIONS:1. B.S. in appropriate field.2. California State Clinical Laboratory Scientist (CLS) license required.3. Knowledge of physiology, biochemistry, bacteriology, hematology, immunology and serology preferred. POSITION RESPONSIBILITIES: General Competencies: 1. Professional behavior is demonstrated, both when on duty and as a representative of MMHD outside of normal work hours.2. Ability to work with others, at all levels within the organization, and collaborate effectively.3. Above-average interpersonal, problem-solving, and written and oral communication skills.4. A positive working relationship with patients, visitors, and facility staff is demonstrated.5. Organizational ability and time management is demonstrated.6. Produces deliverable products on time, within budget with minimal direction.7. Demonstrates the ability to compile and organize data using Microsoft Office Applications. Ability to make appropriate recommendations or conclusions, given the data obtained.8. Maintains an organized set of records, upon request, for the functions that are performed within the scope of this job.9. Communicates appropriately and clearly to directors, managers, and coworkers.10. Performs all assigned tasks accurately, to include proper spelling and grammar, reference materials, and minimal mathematical calculation.11. Takes direction from others to include those employees of other departments with which he/she works on a temporary basis in accordance with the chain of command.12. Maintains all information as confidential as appropriate, to include payroll, personnel information, and other information obtained during the course of performing job duties that is confidential.13. Demonstrates ability to effectively use office machines in the performance of job functions.14. Answers phone calls, assists public, and forwards appropriately if necessary and in a professional and friendly manner.15. Other duties as assigned. Specific Competencies: 1. Follows standard precautions at all times.2. Responsible for plating all routine cultures on all specimens submitted to the Clinical Laboratory. 3. Responsible for performing all routine stains on submitted specimens, including gram stains and Wright s stains. 4. Responsible for inventory in laboratory store room. Reports needed supplies to the Laboratory Manager. 5. Initiates the meeting of responsibilities without prompting. 6. Submits suggestions to improve the Clinical Laboratory s efficiency.7. Interacts with other Clinical Laboratory personnel in a professional manner. Professional Requirements: 1. Adheres to dress code; appearance is neat and professional.2. Completes annual education requirements if applicable.3. Maintains regulatory requirements.4. Wears identification while on duty.5. Attends annual evaluation and participates actively in this process.6. Reports to work on time and as scheduled; completes work in designated time.7. Attends all meetings as appropriate.8. Exhibits the mission, ethics and goals of Mayers Memorial Hospital District in the performance of job duties. WORKING CONDITIONS: 1. Willingness to work beyond normal working hours and in other positions temporarily when necessary.2. Is involved with personnel, visitors and government agencies, etc., when necessary.3. Must function independently, have personal integrity, have flexibility and the ability to work effectively with other personnel, clients and support agencies. PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS: 1. Sits, stands, bends, lifts, walks and moves intermittently during working hours.2. Able to lift 20 lbs.

Shift: Days Shared evening call schedule

Specialty Type: Medical Laboratory

Sub Specialties: Clinical Laboratory Scientist

General Certifications : BLS/BCLS