Clinical Lab Scientist
About The Position
The Clinical Lab Scientist performs complex laboratory tests and analytical procedures across disciplines such as hematology, chemistry, and microbiology to provide accurate, timely results that support patient diagnosis and treatment. The role includes analyzing specimens, operating and maintaining laboratory instruments, interpreting results, and conducting quality control while adhering to accuracy and regulatory requirements. The scientist works with physicians, nurses, ward clerks, phlebotomists, other clinical laboratory scientists, and healthcare professionals to resolve issues involving specimen collection and handling, specimen appropriateness, orders, and result reporting. The role also consults laboratory leadership and pathologists for policy clarification and problem resolution; operates the laboratory computer system according to departmental manuals; follows laboratory safety and regulatory guidance; and assists with training students in established clinical laboratory programs. Other related duties may be assigned.
Requirements
- California Clinical Laboratory Scientist qualification.
- Ability to speak, read, and write English.
Nice To Haves
- One year of acute care hospital experience.
- Above-average communication and organizational skills.
- Ability to adapt to workload demands and function efficiently during difficult or emergency situations.
- Ability to maintain and operate laboratory equipment.
- Familiarity with medical terminology, basic computer terminology, and data entry.
- Ability to follow written and verbal instructions.
- American Society for Clinical Pathology (CT ASCP).
Responsibilities
- Perform complex laboratory tests and analytical procedures across laboratory disciplines, including hematology, chemistry, and microbiology.
- Analyze specimens, operate and maintain laboratory instruments, interpret results, and conduct quality control.
- Collaborate with healthcare professionals to resolve issues involving specimen collection and handling, specimen appropriateness, order clarification, and result reporting.
- Consult Clinical Laboratory Scientists, Laboratory Supervisors, the Administrative Director of Laboratory Services, the Medical Director of Laboratory Services, or pathologists for policy clarification and problem resolution.
- Operate the laboratory computer system according to departmental manuals.
- Follow laboratory safety practices, MSDS guidelines, California regulations, OSHA standards, CDC recommendations, and universal precautions.
- Assist in training Clinical Laboratory Scientist students, MLT students, or participants in other established programs.
- Perform other related duties as assigned.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Education Level
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