Clinical Lab Scientist Specialist

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Key Responsibilities

TASK A:     Oversees the daily technical work

1. Monitors/checks that all maintenance is performed on schedule by CLS and contracted service vendors.
2. Troubleshoots instrument problems.
3. Minimizes downtime on instruments.
4. Interacts with service repair personnel.
5. Determines the need for back-up instrumentation/methods within 1-2 hours of the initial downtime.
6. Troubleshoots procedural and instrument problems. 

Investigates all aspects of problem (CLS IR, errors, reagent issues, reference problems, specimen integrity problems, instrument problem, etc).

4. In the event of instrument problem, procedural or quality control problems, determine if any incorrect results were reported. Takes action to correct these results, if found. 
5. Ensures that stated turnaround times are met.
6. Establishes and maintains Quality Control.
7. Organizes and studies necessary range adjustment. *
8. Resolves out-of-control problems, both immediate and trends.
9. Monitors daily LJs and performs instrument calibration
10. Acts as an intermediary consultant to physicians relative to problem patient cases.
    1. Documents communication from the ordering Providers such as  unusual requests, discrepant results, and concerns of quality care of the patient.
    2. Documents the patient's clinical laboratory data via computer printouts.
    3. Reports these problems to the supervisor and the Laboratory Medicine Resident immediately.
    4. Follows through to ensure the problem is handled.
11. Reviews CLS work productivity and performance. When necessary, initiates and follows through on "Patient History" changes.
12. Handles mislabeled specimen problems,reviews and updates as needed daily patient ADT changes notifications, and finalize complicated patient results that require second review.
13. Initiates Laboratory Problem Reports or Incident Reports to document complaints, errors, injuries and/or variances from standard procedure. 

Task B: Teaches or reviews with Clinical Laboratory Scientists, CLS

interns and Limited License trainees the procedures, operations, and related

theory of tests and instruments

1. Trains CLS’s, HLT’s and CLS trainees following current protocols.
2. Establishes training schedules with the supervisor.
3. Accumulates and create teaching materials.
4. Maintains appropriate training records and competencies.

Task C: Updates existing test procedures and develops new ones

1. Assists in reviewing and updating , as needed, all existing procedures .
2. Learns and uses the existing document control system( for procedure formats.
3. Scientifically challenges suggested changes to existing procedures.
4. Reviews changes with the supervisor and/or section director
5. Reviews changes in workload and SOPs with CLS.

2. Develops new test procedures.
3. Reviews the literature to establish a thorough understanding of the test.
4. Collects and organizes data for reports.
5. Writes up a test procedure using the existing document control system
6. Performs all quality control:
   1. Determines and summarizes linearity and precision 
   2. Compares patient results (existing method vs. new method)
   3. Develops normal range 
   4. Develops control range
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8. Collaborates with IT/LIS teams to submit change requests, oversee LIS builds as needed, perform test build validations, establish interface connections, and coordinate necessary IT hardware installation.Trains CLS and HLTs with lab protocols.

Task D: Performs compliance related duties

1. Performs calibration verification of assays at required intervals.
2. Coordinates inter-equipment comparisons for department and as needed for other lab sites.
3. Manage proficiency testing workflows in LIS and ensures that proficiency test samples are completed by staff and submitted before deadline.

Task E: Additional Duties

1. Performs additional duties, projects, and/or special assignments when requested by the supervisor and completes them within an agreed time period.
2. Contributes to employees' annual evaluations.
3. Maintains and monitor adequate supply of inventory. Orders supplies as needed. Maintains at least a two-week supply of inventory.  Ensures packing slips are initiated and dated and stored properly. 
4. Assists during LIS/HIS downtimes.

Task F: Assist in and ensure continued smooth operation of all BCH-Oakland Clin Lab sections and adequate response to patient needs.

1. As assigned by the supervisor or as necessary, works as a Clinical Laboratory Scientist in the section. During this time, tasks and standards of this job category are applicable. 
2. In the absence of supervisor(s), temporarily assumes many supervisory responsibilities
3. Adhere to the department’s infection control and personal protection guidelines; maintain a clean and safe work area.