ABOUT MARINHEALTH a UCSF Affiliate
Come and be a part of our healing team at the award-winning MarinHealth! Ranked in the TOP 3% of general hospitals in the country, we have made great strides since returning to our roots as an independent hospital. As Marin County’s only acute hospital and a vital resource for a wide range of essential health care services, it is our mission—and our passion—to excel in every medical specialty. We attract the finest physicians and employees who appreciate having the best of both worlds: the resources and medical sophistication of an academic medical center combined with the personalized, caring touch of an independent hospital. We have an exceptionally collaborative team that adheres to the highest service excellence standards to ensure that we deliver world-class, personalized care to patients. Our Joint-Commission accredited hospital has won numerous awards and certifications in delivering best-in-class health care in the San Francisco Bay Area.
DETAILS:
WHAT WE OFFER:
At MarinHealth, our people truly matter and we are committed to supporting them both personally and professionally throughout their career with us. Our comprehensive Total Rewards program is designed to accommodate and provide flexibility for the diverse and changing needs of our employees – ensuring they and their loved ones are provided for both today and tomorrow.
Some of our notable benefits and perks:
Our benefits are highly competitive and considered to be one of the best in the Bay Area!
JOB SUMMARY:
Perform clinical laboratory procedures
JOB SPECIFICATIONS:
EDUCATION
Must have a BA/BS degree in Biology, Chemistry, Medical Technology/Clinical Laboratory Science, or other related science.
EXPERIENCE
Minimum of completed pre-licensure training in California State Department Public Health accredited training program
Minimum of three years of general laboratory experience in a hospital or equivalent setting or three (3) continuous years with Marin General Hospital.
PREREQUISITE SKILLS
Must demonstrate the desire to further their knowledge in laboratory science and the willingness to accept additional responsibilities such as but not limited to staff development (e.g., training, in-service, internships, new technology evaluation, assist in test validation, teaching, resource person, etc.).
LICENSE/REGISTRATION/CERTIFICATION:
Current valid California license as a Clinical Laboratory Scientist or a limited California license in a specialization such as microbiology
PRIMARY CUSTOMER SERVED (Age Specific Criteria):
(X) Infants Birth to 1 year (X) Adolescents 12 to 18 years
(X) Toddlers 1 to 3 years (X) Early Adults 19 to 45 years
(X) Preschool Children 3 to 6 years (X) Middle Adults 45 to 61 years
(X) School Age Children 6 to 12 years (X) Late Adults 61 to 79 years
(X) Late, Late Adults 80 years and up
Employee in this position must be able to demonstrate the knowledge and skill necessary to provide care and/or service based on the physical, psycho/social, educational, safety, and related criteria appropriate to the age of the patients served in his/her service group.
PATIENT PRIVACY (HIPAA Compliance):
Employees in this position have access to protected health information. The protected health information a person in this position can access includes demographics, date of service, insurance/billing, medical record summary information, and all other information that may be contained in patient records. This position requires patient health information to perform the functions outlined as part of this position description.
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
ESSENTIAL (not modifiable)
1. Responsible for ensuring duties of assigned shift or work area are completed, working with other staff to adjust workload as necessary
2. Responsible for maintaining current knowledge of hospital polices and department policies and procedures. Responsible for performing job within the parameters of these policies and procedures: the following examples are not inclusive of all policies:
A. Follow all appropriate Blood and Body Fluid Precaution
B. Comply with laboratory quality control program
C. Maintaining records
D. Follow turnaround time policies
3. Use computer for data entry and information retrieval
4. Handle and process lab specimens
5. Perform test procedures specific to assigned section
6. Check test results for validity
7. Responsible for maintenance, calibration, and assessing accuracy and reproducibility of instrumentation
8. Keep equipment and work area clean and safe for use
9. Participate in competency testing and training
10. Participate in Proficiency Testing (CAP surveys)
11. Keep adequate stock of supplies in work area
12. Responsible for the operation of the assigned work area
13. Direct and instruct others in the performance of laboratory procedures
14. Responsible for routine care and maintenance of equipment in assigned work area or program i.e. safety, POC.
15. Participate in the following:
16. Quality Control Programs
17. Proficiency Testing Program
18. Competency Testing Program
19. Training Program
20. Assist in the development, review, and revision of procedures for testing and instrumentation
SECONDARY (modifiable)
Other duties as assigned
WORKING CONDITIONS:
GENERAL
The following terms designate the frequency of activities performed during a work shift.
MarinHealth remains committed to the health and safety of our employees, patients, and the entire community. As such, MarinHealth requires employees to receive all required immunizations, including, MMR, flu (seasonal availability), and COVID-19 vaccine + booster, as a condition of employment and annually thereafter, as required. Any exemptions from these requirements may be granted for limited and specific situations.