Clinical Lab Scientist

Northern Inyo Healthcare District • Bishop, CA

11d • Onsite

About The Position

The Clinical Laboratory Scientist (CLS) is a professional state licensed position within the hospital clinical laboratory. CLS at NIHD must be able to work in all areas of the laboratory – Chemistry, Hematology/Coagulation, Serology, Transfusion Service/Blood Bank, and Microbiology, performing high-complexity testing. A CLS is expected to maintain the highest degree of confidentiality in all areas involving patients and their related hospital business.

Requirements

• Completion of Medical Laboratory Science training program including clinical internship
• Bachelor’s degree in a chemical, physical, or biological science or medical technology (must meet CLIA requirements for high complexity testing)
• Valid California Clinical Laboratory Scientist License (Generalist)

Nice To Haves

• 1 year experience as a Clinical Laboratory Scientist

Responsibilities

• Assesses quality and integrity of clinical specimens for testing
• Performs CLIA waived, moderate, and high-complexity testing and reports results according to SOP
• Participates in Proficiency Testing and maintains assigned competency assessments
• Performs and reviews Quality Control (QC), performs instrument maintenance, calibration, and troubleshooting. Solves problems both independently and collaboratively
• Notifies and collaborates with Laboratory section Leads, Laboratory Services Manager, and/or Laboratory Medical Director when variances occur; completes variance reports when necessary
• Understands and follows all policies and procedures within scope of assigned work, infection prevention, safety, and regulatory requirements
• Ensures reagents and quality control materials are within expiry and are stored appropriately
• Performs phlebotomy and maintains Basic Life Support (BLS) certification
• Participates in training and competency assessment of other laboratory personnel when assigned
• Maintains current State of California Clinical Laboratory Scientist licensure
• Other duties as assigned

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Number of Employees: 101-250 employees