Clinical Laboratory Scientist

Payroll Title: CLIN LAB SCI

Job Code: 8940

Job Open Date: 12/3/2024

Application Review Begins: 12/18/2024

Department Code (Name): STHL (Student Health)

Percentage of Time: 100%

Union Code (Name): HX- Healthcare Professionals

Employee Class (Appointment Type): Staff: Career

FLSA Status: Non-Exempt

Salary Grade: N/A

Pay Rate/Range: The budgeted salary range that the University reasonably expects to pay for this position is $40.50 to $53.47/hr. Salary offers are determined based on final candidate qualifications and experience; the budget for the position; and the application of fair, equitable, and consistent pay practices at the University. The full salary range for this position is $40.50 to $59.05/hr.

Work Location: Student Health - 1110

Working Days and Hours: Monday-Friday, 8am-5pm (Possible M-F, 7:30am-4:30pm)

Benefits Eligibility: Full Benefits

Type of Remote or Hybrid Work Arrangement, if applicable: N/A

Special Instructions:

For full consideration, please include a resume and a cover letter as part of your application.

Department Marketing Statement:

Student Health is a full service on campus primary healthcare facility for UCSB students. We see students on both an appointment and walk in basis. Our auxiliary services included on-site laboratory, pharmacy, x-ray, lab and physical therapy. Our specialty services include psychiatry and sports medicine. An extensive alcohol and drug program compliments other behavioral health services.

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Brief Summary of Job Duties:

Under the general direction of the Senior Supervising Clinical Laboratory Scientist, the Clinical Laboratory Scientist (Generalist) will assist in the overall operation of the clinical laboratory of the Student Health Service by performing the duties of testing personnel (as specified by CLIA 88) in the specialties of hematology, urinalysis, clinical microscopy, diagnostic immunology, chemistry, microbiology, and virology/molecular diagnostics. Must be capable of working independently and making independent judgement while maintaining compliance with existing laws, regulations and policies. Must possess a high degree of accuracy and precision. Exercises a high degree of independent judgement while dealing with clinicians, patients, health service staff and laboratory related technical situations. Is capable of fast, accurate laboratory work while doing multiple procedures. Is familiar with all laboratory equipment including hematology, urine and chemistry analyzers and other equipment such as centrifuges, vortexes, microscopes, autoclave, point of care devices and incubators. This position requires that all instruments be maintained, safe, and calibrated to assure accuracy and operation in compliance with existing preventive maintenance, Q.C, Q.A., and safety guidelines. Maintains the equipment and the entire work area in a clean, presentable fashion to preclude injury to self and others.

Required Qualifications:

• Graduation from college with Bachelor of Science degree in major of appropriate scientific field.
• 3-5 years training and experience sufficient to comply with Federal CLI 88 requirements for personnel of high complexity testing.
• Familiar with all laboratory equipment, including Hematology, Microbiology, Urinalysis, Molecular and Chemistry analyzers and other standard laboratory equipment.
• Skilled in entering laboratory results into, and export results, from the Laboratory Information System (LIS) in a timely manner.
• Must have a current CA Clinical Laboratory Scientists license at all times during employment.
  Ability to utilize Electronic Medical Records system (EMR) for test orders and monitoring of lab test results.
• Ability to possess a high degree of accuracy and precision while doing multiple procedures.
• Ability to work independently and making independent judgement, while maintaining compliance with existing laws, regulations and policies.
• Ability to work with Microsoft Word and Excel.
  

Preferred Qualifications:

• 3-5 years clinical lab experience in a high complexity CLIA laboratory.
• Minimum of 3 years experience of Microbiology.
  
  

Special Conditions of Employment:

• Must successfully complete and pass the background check and credentialing process before employment and date of hire. To comply with Santa Barbara County Public Health Department Health Officer Order, this position must provide evidence of annual influenza vaccination, or wear a surgical mask while working in patient care areas during the influenza season. Must be willing to work variable shifts, holidays, overtime and one evening shift or weekend hours depending on staffing and clinical needs. Hours vary during quarter breaks. Must be available to come in or stay late depending upon staffing and clinical needs. Weekly schedule may include evenings and occasional weekend or holiday hours. Any HIPAA or FERPA violation is subject to disciplinary action. Student Health is closed between the Christmas and New Year's Day holidays.
• Credential verification for clinical practitioner
• Satisfactory criminal history background check
• UCSB is a Tobacco-Free environment

Misconduct Disclosure Requirement:

As a condition of employment, the final candidate who accepts a conditional offer of employment will be required to disclose if they have been subject to any final administrative or judicial decisions within the last seven years determining that they committed any misconduct; received notice of any allegation or are currently the subject of any administrative or disciplinary proceedings involving misconduct; have left a position after receiving notice of allegations or while under investigation in an administrative or disciplinary proceeding involving misconduct; or have filed an appeal of a finding of misconduct with a previous employer.

"Misconduct" means any violation of the policies or laws governing conduct at the applicant's previous place of employment, including, but not limited to, violations of policies or laws prohibiting sexual harassment, sexual assault, or other forms of harassment, discrimination, dishonesty, or unethical conduct, as defined by the employer. For reference, below are UC's policies addressing some forms of misconduct:

• UC Sexual Violence and Sexual Harassment Policy
• UC Anti-Discrimination Policy
• Abusive Conduct in the Workplace

Job Functions and Percentages of Time:

• 90% Technical - * Performs testing in the areas of urinalysis, hematology, serology, chemistry, molecular and microbiology. Performs culture workups, microscopic examination of wet smears, gram stains, differentials, ectoparasites, urine and KOH mounts. Performs Point of Care testing. * Must have the necessary computer skills to enter results into and to report results from the Laboratory Information System (LIS) in an accurate and timely manner, and to utilize the electronic medical record system for test orders and monitoring of laboratory test results. * Assists w/ the monitoring and troubleshooting of the EMR and LIS computer systems to ensure timely reporting and error correction. * Performs clean-up, preventative maintenance, Quality Control and recalibration on instruments, phlebotomy, and periodic monitoring and stocking of supplies. * Prepares any associated paper work such as posting completed laboratory forms, performing quality control procedures and monitoring pertinent logs. * Assists in training and maintaining competencies.
• 5% Meetings/Professional Duties - * Attends meetings and in other ways remains current in the profession (reading publications, obtaining CE credits, etc.). * Completes all tasks as assigned by the Department and Division.
• 5% Back-Up Supervisor - * Maintains the supervision of support personnel. * Assumes, as qualified, the duties of the Supervising Technologist when he/she is not available.

UC Vaccination Programs Policy:

As a condition of employment, you will be required to comply with the University of California Policy on Vaccinations Programs.
As a condition of Physical Presence at a Location or in a University Program, all Covered Individuals** must participate in any applicable Vaccination Program by providing proof that they are Up-to-Date with any required Vaccines or submitting a request for Exception in a Mandate Program or properly declining vaccination in an Opt-Out Program no later than the Compliance Date (Capitalized terms in this paragraph are defined in the policy.). Federal, state, or local public health directives may impose additional requirements.

For more information, please visit:

* UC Santa Barbara COVID-19 Information - https://www.ucsb.edu/COVID-19-information
* University of California Policy on Vaccinations - With Interim Revisions - https://policy.ucop.edu/doc/5000695/VaccinationProgramsPolicy

*Note: The Policy on Vaccination Programs - With Interim Revisions was updated effective August 16, 2023. A systemwide review of this policy will take place in Fall 2023 with an expected issuance/effective date in early 2024.

**Covered Individuals: A Covered Individual includes anyone designated as Personnel or Students under this Policy who physically access a University Facility or Program in connection with their employment, appointment, or education/training. A person accessing a Healthcare Location as a patient, or an art, athletics, entertainment, or other publicly accessible venue at a Location as a member of the public, is not a Covered Individual.

Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Statement:

UC Santa Barbara is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, age or protected veteran status.
For the University of California's Affirmative Action Policy, please visit: https://policy.ucop.edu/doc/4010393/PPSM-20.
For the University of California's Anti-Discrimination Policy, please visit: https://policy.ucop.edu/doc/1001004/Anti-Discrimination.

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