Clinical Lab Scientist (CLS)
About The Position
Records, prepares, performs, evaluates & reports various chemical, microscopic, microbiologic, hematologic or serologic tests to obtain data for use in diagnosis and treatment of disease. Understands the physiological and psychological differences created by age, sex, and abilities and applies them to the preanalytic, analytic and postanalytic components of laboratory testing. Communicates with physician and other appropriate staff concerning procedures, results, and their interpretation. Trains new employees in departmental procedures and theories as assigned. Evaluates appropriateness of specimens received for testing. Prepares stains and reagents as needed. Maintains inventory records and rotates supply stocks. Operates, calibrates and maintains laboratory equipment. Performs and records necessary quality control procedures and participates in quality assurance programs. Participates in and/or coordinates technical projects and the development of departmental procedures as appropriate. Coordinates subspecialty areas as assigned. Communicates professionally with coworkers as well as other Hospital employees. Performs job using the Hospital customer service strategy continuously. Uses the knowledge of the job to work productively, efficiently and harmoniously. Desert Regional Medical Center Hospital is committed to providing exceptional patient care in a supportive and collaborative environment. As a member of our team, you will have the opportunity to work with advanced technology and be part of a healthcare community dedicated to making a positive impact on the lives of our patients.
Requirements
- Clinical Lab Scientist (CLS) license
- Understanding of physiological and psychological differences created by age, sex, and abilities
- Ability to communicate with physician and other appropriate staff concerning procedures, results, and their interpretation
- Ability to train new employees in departmental procedures and theories
- Ability to evaluate appropriateness of specimens received for testing
- Ability to prepare stains and reagents
- Ability to maintain inventory records and rotate supply stocks
- Ability to operate, calibrate and maintain laboratory equipment
- Ability to perform and record necessary quality control procedures
- Ability to participate in quality assurance programs
- Ability to participate in and/or coordinate technical projects and the development of departmental procedures
- Ability to coordinate subspecialty areas as assigned
- Ability to communicate professionally with coworkers as well as other Hospital employees
- Ability to perform job using the Hospital customer service strategy continuously
- Ability to work productively, efficiently and harmoniously
Responsibilities
- Records, prepares, performs, evaluates & reports various chemical, microscopic, microbiologic, hematologic or serologic tests to obtain data for use in diagnosis and treatment of disease.
- Understands the physiological and psychological differences created by age, sex, and abilities and applies them to the preanalytic, analytic and postanalytic components of laboratory testing.
- Communicates with physician and other appropriate staff concerning procedures, results, and their interpretation.
- Trains new employees in departmental procedures and theories as assigned.
- Evaluates appropriateness of specimens received for testing.
- Prepares stains and reagents as needed.
- Maintains inventory records and rotates supply stocks.
- Operates, calibrates and maintains laboratory equipment.
- Performs and records necessary quality control procedures and participates in quality assurance programs.
- Participates in and/or coordinates technical projects and the development of departmental procedures as appropriate.
- Coordinates subspecialty areas as assigned.
- Communicates professionally with coworkers as well as other Hospital employees.
- Performs job using the Hospital customer service strategy continuously.
- Uses the knowledge of the job to work productively, efficiently and harmoniously.
Benefits
- Medical, dental, vision, and life insurance
- 401(k) retirement savings plan with employer match
- Generous paid time off
- Career development and continuing education opportunities
- Health savings accounts, healthcare & dependent flexible spending accounts
- Employee Assistance program, Employee discount program
- Voluntary benefits include pet insurance, legal insurance, accident and critical illness insurance, long term care, elder & childcare, auto & home insurance
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Part-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
