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Clinical Lab Scientist
Job Description
Hire Up Healthcare is currently seeking a skilled Clinical Lab Scientist candidate for a 13-week contract in San Luis Obispo, CA. This outstanding prospect entails partnership with a distinguished hospital and mandates a minimum of 2 years of relevant experience as a Clinical Lab Scientist.
Position Details:
- Duration: 13 weeks
- Shifts: Variable start times (0600, 0900, or 1330) Occasional nights if needed.
Compensation:
- Total Weekly Gross: $ 1,848
- Hourly Rate: $42
- OT Rate: $63
Required Licenses/Certifications:
- CLS License
- BLS (AHA only)
- High School Diploma/GED or Equivalent
Essential Functions:
- Employs positive patient identification procedures to ensure the integrity of each specimen for pre-analytical, analytical and post-analytical testing. Performs proper specimen collection (including phlebotomy procedures as necessary), labeling, handling, preservation or fixation, processing or preparation, transportation and storage. Adheres to Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA) and other patient confidentiality guidelines and regulations.
- Prioritizes lab orders according to type (STAT, ASAP, routine and timed studies) and performs various testing (including chemistry, coagulation, hematology, special chemistry, urinalysis, blood bank, serology, immunology, bacteriology, microbiology, referral testing and more) following prescribed quality assurance policies and procedures. Performs, evaluates and documents quality control checks. Reviews testing results evaluating validity of test results in comparison to anticipated results indicated per procedure manual.
- Reviews and evaluates the validity and accuracy of test results, recognizing the interdependency of tests, the physiological conditions affecting results, patient age and normal values, controls, linearity errors, instrument codes, delta checks and more. Correlates test results with diagnoses and questions incompatible results. Thoroughly documents and communicates test results, expediting all critical values and results to appropriate clinicians.
- Disposes of contaminated materials and equipment in accordance with policy and assures that work area is properly cleansed after each test. Performs equipment and instrumentation maintenance, troubleshooting and calibration as needed. Inventories and restocks reagents, calibrators, controls and supplies as needed.
- Participates in the collection and evaluation of data for Performance Improvement evaluations. Documents adverse events using incident reporting tool. Orients, instructs and supervises laboratory assistants and clerks as needed.
- Performs other job-related duties as assigned.
If you're interested in seizing this opportunity, take the next step by reaching out to our office at (559) 931-9011 or submitting your resume to Renata at rsoto@hireuphealthcare.com. Kindly provide your certifications for consideration.
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Renata Soto
Healthcare Account Manager
Meet Renata, our dedicated Healthcare Account Manager on the Central California team! Renata brings a unique blend of experience and enthusiasm to her role, having previously worked as a Recruiter for two years and in the school system where she gained valuable expertise in HR, Recruiting, and Payroll. Her diverse background has equipped her with a strong understanding of both the administrative and human sides of staffing, making her a well-rounded and effective team member.
One of Renata’s proudest professional accomplishments was streamlining her previous employer’s system—transforming it into a more efficient and effective operation. Her ability to identify areas for improvement and implement meaningful changes speaks to her proactive mindset and commitment to excellence.
At Hire Up, Renata has quickly become a valued part of our team. She thrives in our collaborative environment and appreciates the way everyone works together to achieve shared goals. Her drive to grow professionally is evident in her ambition to take on more responsibilities and eventually step into a leadership role.
Renata’s positive energy, attention to detail, and passion for helping others make her an incredible asset to our Central California team. We’re lucky to have her on board and excited to see all she’ll accomplish in the future!
