Clinical Laboratory Scientist- San Rafael, CA - Planned Parenthood Northern California

Description

Job Description

Job Description


JOIN PLANNED PARENTHOOD NORTHERN CALIFORNIA
$40,000 Signing and Retention Bonus.
New facility with state-of-the-art equipment in San Rafael, CA

Planned Parenthood Northern California (PPNorCal)

is seeking a Clinical Lab Scientist for our San Rafael Laboratory. This role is full-time, 40hours per week.

PPNorCal provides a comprehensive benefits package including 100% employer paid medical insurance for the employee, 50% employer paid medical insurance for dependent children, dental and vision coverage, employer paid life and long-term disability insurance, 15 days of paid time off to start, 10 paid holidays, and a 403(b) retirement plan with 4% employer match.

APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS:

After review of your application, resume and qualifications, you may be invited to the next phase of the selection process, which includes a pre-recorded video interview, responding to screening questions.

If you are being invited to do the video interview, you will receive an email and text with the video platform link and will have 5 days to complete this video interview

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SUMMARY

The Clinical Laboratory Scientist will function as part of the clinical laboratory team to provide high-quality lab services, testing for sexually transmitted infections in our laboratory program located in San Rafael.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
include the following. Other duties may be assigned.
Perform laboratory testing in compliance with PPFA and affiliate policies, Title X, Federal and state regulations (CLIA and OSHA). Perform necessary duties to fulfill all testing requirements, pre-analytical, analytical, and post-analytical phases in a timely fashion.
Perform Gonorrhea and Chlamydia tests by the amplified probe. Other testing procedures may be added.
Report results to Planned Parenthood Northern California Health Centers. Report positive results to Public Health Departments as indicated.

Answer phones, lookup results, take orders for specimen tubes, answer clinic questions as capable and appropriate or refer questions to lab supervisor as needed.

Assist in maintaining complete records for Quality Assurance, Quality Control, Proficiency Testing, and other statistical data.
Perform proficiency testing in compliance with CLIA regulations.
Follow corrective action procedures and documentation policies according to the Quality Assurance Plan.
Active participation in the advancement of PPNorCal's Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion commitment.


QUALIFICATIONS
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE
Bachelor's degree (B. A.) from a four-year college or university; one-year training in an approved Clinical Laboratory Scientist intern program; and one to two years related experience or equivalent combination of education and experience.

LANGUAGE SKILLS
Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals. Ability to write routine reports and correspondence. Ability to speak effectively before groups of customers or employees of the organization.

MATHEMATICAL SKILLS
Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals. Ability to compute rate, ratio, and percent.

REASONING ABILITY
Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written, oral, or diagram form. Ability to deal with problems involving several concrete variables in standardized situations.

COMPUTER SKILLS
Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook), basic Microsoft OS understanding.
Orchard Harvest LIS (will train as needed).
PROTECTED HEALTH INFORMATION (PHI) ACCESS REQUIREMENT
As required for laboratory operations.

CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS
Must have reliable automobile transportation and a valid California Driver's License and insurance.
Current California Clinical Laboratory Scientist license.
OTHER SKILLS, ABILITIES,
QUALIFICATIONS
Four years of recent experience as a Clinical Laboratory Scientist in a clinical laboratory setting preferred.
Interface effectively with medical professionals, staff and the community.
Capable of identifying problems that may adversely affect test performance.
Self-motivated and capable of working independently.
Strong organization skills
Planned Parenthood Northern California

is an equal opportunity employer and works affirmatively to include diversity among its staff and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, ethnicity, religion, sex/gender identity, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability, income, marital status, or any other irrelevant dimension of diversity.

PPNorCal values collaboration between employees of diverse backgrounds and experiences.
We provide healthcare and education services to 137,000 adults and youth every year

at 17 health centers located throughout 20 Northern California counties. Planned Parenthood Northern California offers high-quality, affordable health care to all, regardless of income, insurance, or immigration status. We care. No matter what
Our experienced and caring medical staff gives each patient honest information and personal attention.

We provide a full range of services, including birth control, breast exams, cancer screenings, medication and in-clinic abortion, pregnancy testing and counseling, prenatal care, PrEP, and nPEP to prevent HIV infection, STD screening and treatment, vasectomy and infertility services, gender-affirming hormone therapy, and more.

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