Clinical Lab Scientist Microbiology Full-Time Days
About The Position
Perform high-complexity clinical laboratory procedures in bacteriology, mycobacteriology, mycology, and parasitology. The role requires sound independent judgment and responsibility for daily department operations, including valid results, quality control, and review. The scientist assists the department supervisor with evaluating and developing procedures and training, and assumes responsibility for the department in the supervisor’s absence. The position also involves evaluating specimen collection and processing issues, maintaining laboratory instruments and supplies, responding to quality-control problems, and communicating clearly with colleagues. The scientist processes samples and orders according to physician requests, follows applicable state and federal regulations and College of American Pathologists requirements, and incorporates the hospital’s mission of quality care with compassion and respect into daily work. The role serves infant, pediatric, adult, and geriatric populations.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in biological science or a related field.
- Three to five years of experience in a clinical laboratory.
- Two years of recent experience in bacteriology, mycobacteriology, mycology, and parasitology.
- Ability to communicate effectively verbally and in writing.
- Ability to work in a union environment.
- MT (ASCP) certification.
- California Clinical Laboratory Scientist license.
- Current Los Angeles County Fire Card required within 30 days of employment.
- Assault Response Competency (ARC) required within 30 days of hire.
Responsibilities
- Perform microbiology procedures in bacteriology, mycobacteriology, mycology, and parasitology.
- Participate in developing new techniques and procedures, and help develop new procedures and update existing ones.
- Evaluate and resolve problems related to specimen collection and processing.
- Exercise regular and continuous decision-making that affects people, costs, and quality of service.
- Take responsibility for the validity and review of results.
- Manage mycology and mycobacteriology areas, including proficiency testing, quality control, and policy and procedure development.
- Follow applicable state and federal regulations and College of American Pathologists requirements.
- Assume responsibility for the department when the supervisor is absent.
- Assist the supervisor with in-service and continuing education programs; train and orient new employees; and guide support personnel.
- Adjust shift hours to cover absences and vacations, and assist with specimen processing and setup as needed.
- Work independently.
- Use the laboratory computer system for ordering, reporting, and verifying results, and follow downtime procedures.
- Perform quality-control and calibration procedures for instruments using acceptability criteria.
- Carry out predefined action plans in response to quality-control issues and document actions.
- Perform preventive maintenance and troubleshoot malfunctioning instruments and test systems.
- Distinguish and resolve technical, instrument, and physiologic causes of problems or unexpected test results, and institute corrective action.
- Process samples and orders based on physician requests.
- Perform inventories and order and maintain reasonable supply levels.
- Apply age-specific care knowledge, including identifying additional safety needs, considering age-appropriate normal values, and assessing relevant patient risks.
- Communicate clearly and effectively and report problems or concerns to the supervisor.
- Respond appropriately to test-priority specifications.
- Incorporate the hospital mission of quality care with compassion and respect into daily job performance.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
