Clinical Lab Scientist I / Clinical Lab Special Chemistry / Full-time / Days
About The Position
NATIONAL LEADERS IN PEDIATRIC CARE Ranked among the top 10 pediatric hospitals in the nation, Children's Hospital Los Angeles (CHLA) provides the best care for kids in California. Here world-class experts in medicine, education and research work together to deliver family-centered care half a million times each year. From primary to complex critical care, more than 350 programs and services are offered, each one specially designed for children. The CHLA of the future is brighter than can be imagined. Investments in technology, research and innovation will create care that is personal, convenient and empowering. Our scientists will work with clinical experts to take laboratory discoveries and create treatments that are a perfect match for every patient. And together, CHLA team members will turn health care into health transformation. Join a hospital where the work you do will matter-to you, to your colleagues, and above all, to our patients and families. The work will be challenging, but always rewarding. It's Work That Matters. Overview Schedule: Monday-Friday with rotating weekends. Purpose Statement/Position Summary: The Clinical Lab Scientist performs a range of standard and/or technically demanding procedures in one or more of the Clinical Laboratory disciplines exercising initiative and independent judgment. Communicates technical or general information to their manager, director, & medical staff. Participate in administrative activities. Provides expertise and serves as a technical resource for others. May provide functional supervision to support staff.
Requirements
- Minimum 1 year of post-baccalaureate clinical training as a Clinical Lab Scientist in a clinical laboratory
- OR
- Minimum 1 year of work experience as a CLS performing high complexity testing in hematology, chemistry, blood bank, and microbiology in a CLIA-certified clinical laboratory by the Center for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS)
- For Clinical Lab Scientist with Limited California License:
- Minimum 1 year of post-baccalaureate clinical training
- OR
- Minimum 1 year of work experience in the specialty area related to the license.
- Bachelor's degree meeting California Department of Public Health (CDPH) Laboratory Field Services academic requirements.
- Active California Clinical Laboratory Scientist (CLS) License OR acceptable Limited California Licenses
Nice To Haves
- 1+ year of clinical experience in the specialty or subspecialty areas of the clinical laboratory preferred.
- ASCP Board of Registry certification as Medical Technologist, or other specialty preferred.
Responsibilities
- The Clinical Lab Scientist performs a range of standard and/or technically demanding procedures in one or more of the Clinical Laboratory disciplines exercising initiative and independent judgment.
- Communicates technical or general information to their manager, director, & medical staff.
- Participate in administrative activities.
- Provides expertise and serves as a technical resource for others.
- May provide functional supervision to support staff.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Industry
Hospitals
