Clinical Lab Scientist (CLS)

St. Francis Medical Center•Lynwood, CA

57d•$45 - $62

About The Position

The Clinical Lab Scientist performs waived, moderate, and highly complex laboratory tests authorized under applicable California law, with responsibilities suited to their education, training, experience, and technical abilities. The role covers a broad range of laboratory disciplines, including Hematology, Blood Bank, Chemistry, Urinalysis, Coagulation, Microbiology, and Immunology, using manual and automated methods. The scientist supports accurate and reliable patient testing, quality control, instrument maintenance, safety, and laboratory operations. The role may also include venipuncture or capillary puncture, point-of-care testing responsibilities, and serving as Lead Tech in the absence of a supervisor.

Requirements

At least one year of work experience performing high-complexity testing in hematology, chemistry, blood bank, and microbiology, or training in an approved internship program.
Comprehensive training or work experience covering all areas of the clinical laboratory.
Bachelor’s degree in biological science, chemical or physical science, Medical Laboratory Technology, or an equivalent field from an accredited institution, or other educational requirements specified in California Code of Regulations, Title 17, Section 1032.
Current and valid California State License.

Responsibilities

Follow laboratory procedures for the collection, processing, analysis, and reporting of patient test results.
Follow established quality control policies and document corrective actions when test systems deviate from performance specifications.
Identify problems that may adversely affect test performance, correct them when possible, or immediately notify the appropriate supervisor or medical director.
Perform laboratory procedures requiring independent judgment using manual and automated methods in Hematology, Blood Bank, Chemistry, Urinalysis, Coagulation, Microbiology, Immunology, and other laboratory disciplines as introduced.
Perform and document daily, weekly, monthly, or as-needed maintenance on instruments and equipment.
Review patient results for accuracy before releasing or reporting them.
Recognize age-specific differences in expected test results from newborns to geriatric patients.
Test proficiency testing samples in the same manner as patient samples and avoid collaboration with other laboratories before submitting results to the appropriate agencies.
Perform venipuncture or capillary puncture on patients from newborn to geriatric age groups when required.
Assist with the development and maintenance of laboratory policies and procedures.
Follow department and hospital policies and procedures related to safety, infection control, emergency preparedness, and human resources.
In the absence of a supervisor, may serve as Lead Tech with responsibility for the section or department during the shift.
May perform responsibilities related to point-of-care testing (POCT).
Perform other tasks or responsibilities assigned by the department manager or director.