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Job Name
Clinical Lab Scientist Specialist
Department
7500280 - Clin Lab Point of Care Testing SFMED
Position type
Full Time
Workplace
Fully On-Site
Primary Location
San Francisco, CA, United States
Job ID
6745

Description & Requirements

Job Description

Responsible for monitoring, developing, and/or modifying all aspects of Point-of-Care Testing at approved POC testing locations for both Waived and Non-Waived tests. Responsibilities include:

  • Oversees the daily operations of Point-of-Care and related testing.
  • Operates and troubleshooting of Point-of-Care instruments and equipment.
  • Performing monthly, quarterly, and semiannually audits at POC testing locations, generating monthly QC statistic reports.
  • Monitoring POC quality control results and assuring appropriate corrective action is taken.  Auditing QC logs and POC compliance activities.
  • Providing staff training of both non-waived and waived POC and competency validation.
  • Writes and updates test procedures.
  • Troubleshooting POC software, tracking POC instruments, and implementation of new POC sites to include installation and instrument connectivity.
  • Duties also include licensure application and renewal, information management, quality assurance, proficiency testing, validation studies.
Qualifications
REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS: - College Graduate with a BS or BA in a related science - Valid California Clinical Laboratory Scientist license - 2 Years recent experience in clinical laboratory - Demonstrated superior theoretical knowledge, technical judgment and skills and the ability to work with a minimum of supervision - Assumes responsibilities for keeping abreast of technical developments through current literature review. As requested by a POCT Supervisor, evaluates new procedures and makes recommendations PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS: - ASCP or ASMT desirable - Experience with current Chemistry and/or Hematology automated equipment. - Experience with current POCT equipment - Experience in technical training and competency assessment of healthcare professionals. - Experience in statistical analysis of new methods - Experience in high-volume hospital clinical laboratory setting - Writing SOP - Word processing, spreadsheet and database applications REQUIRED LICENSES/CERTIFICATIONS: Valid California Clinical Laboratory Scientist license
License / Certification
Clinical Laboratory Scientist
About UCSF
The University of California, San Francisco (UCSF) is a leading university dedicated to promoting health worldwide through advanced biomedical research, graduate-level education in the life sciences and health professions, and excellence in patient care. It is the only campus in the 10-campus UC system dedicated exclusively to the health sciences. We bring together the world’s leading experts in nearly every area of health. We are home to five Nobel laureates who have advanced the understanding of cancer, neurodegenerative diseases, aging and stem cells.
Pride Values
UCSF is a diverse community made of people with many skills and talents. We seek candidates whose work experience or community service has prepared them to contribute to our commitment to professionalism, respect, integrity, diversity and excellence – also known as https://www.ucsf.edu/about/mission-and-values . In addition to , UCSF is committed to equity – both in how we deliver care as well as our workforce. We are committed to building a broadly diverse community, nurturing a culture that is welcoming and supportive, and engaging diverse ideas for the provision of culturally competent education, discovery, and patient care. Additional information about UCSF is available https://diversity.ucsf.edu/ . Join us to find a rewarding career contributing to improving healthcare worldwide.
EEO Statement
The University of California is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, age, protected veteran status, or other protected status under state or federal law.

Additional Details

Job Code
CLIN LAB SCI SPEC (008939)
Assignment Category
Career
IAP Level
Staff Plan (target potential payout of $900, maximum of $1,800)
Job Family
Clinical Laboratory Services
Campus 1
Mission Bay (SF)
Campus 2
Parnassus Heights (SF)
Percentage (%)
100.00
Shift Length
8 hours
Shift Type
Day
Bargaining Unit
HX
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