Clinical Laboratory Scientist (#NC7 )

$60.81-$76.94 hourly / $10,540.20-$13,336.01 monthly / $126,484.80-$160,035.20 yearly

• Performs a variety of examinations and control tests such as hematological, serological, bacteriological, parasitological and chemical to determine the absence or presence and the nature of diseases or abnormal conditions
• Draws and examines blood and other smears
• Makes chemical determinations of blood and urine
• Types and cross matches blood and makes blood counts
• Prepares and examines culture media, stains and reagents
• Prepares specimens for microscopic examination
• Performs tests ordered by physicians
• Conducts quality control testing
• Prepares specimens for mailing to other laboratories for analysis
• Sets up and cares for laboratory equipment and apparatus
• Charts, tabulates and keeps records of tests and submits reports
• Compiles data and prepares reports regarding laboratory services performed
• Confers with medical personnel
• Obtains materials for smears, including urethral specimens

EMPLOYMENT STANDARDS

Knowledge:

Working knowledge of:

• Chemical, bacteriological, serological, hematological and parasitological principles, procedures, techniques, equipment and terminology used in the laboratory diagnosis of disease and abnormal conditions;
• Principles and practices of clinical laboratory work;
• Use and care of laboratory equipment;
• Preparation, mounting and staining of specimens.

Ability to:

• Operate technical laboratory equipment;
• Perform standardized laboratory tests skillfully;
• Analyze situations accurately and take effective action;
• Set up laboratory equipment and make quick and accurate tests and analysis;
• Understand and carry out oral and written directions;
• Keep accurate records and prepare reports;
• Establish and maintain cooperative working relationships with those contacted in the course of work.
• Detect equipment not functioning properly and substitute alternative testing method.

Training and Experience:
Any combination of education and experience which would provide the required knowledge and abilities is qualifying, unless otherwise specified. A typical way to obtain these knowledge and abilities would be:

Completion of college course work in the biological or physical sciences and completion of an approved apprenticeship in technical laboratory work.

Special Requirements/Conditions:

License/Certificate Requirements: Upon appointment, possession and maintenance of a valid California Class C driver license issued by the State Department of Motor Vehicles. Possession of a valid Clinical Laboratory Scientist License issued by the California State Department of Health Services.

PREVIOUS CLASS TITLES: Clinical Laboratory Technologist EST:

3/87 REV:2/02, 11/95, 3/93

Analyst: CE, JS, KT, JAD