Clinical Lab Scientist, Per Diem Varied shifts

KPC GLOBAL MEDICAL CENTERS INC.•Menifee, CA

23h•$52 - $61•Onsite

About The Position

This position performs quantitative and qualitative clinical laboratory determinations as requested by physicians, including procurement of specimens, computation of test results, and submitting completed reports. This is a single position class in which the incumbent’s responsibility of functioning must be based on advanced knowledge and skills in providing diagnostic testing to medical staff. Incumbents are assigned to work or float in appropriate areas. Responsibilities are expanded to include participation in activities relating to quality assurance, quality control, proficiency testing, policy and procedure review, in-service training and staff development.

Requirements

Possession of a Bachelor’s Degree with successful completion of an accredited Clinical Laboratory training program.
Minimum one year recent experience in an approved hospital laboratory.
Possession of a valid license to practice as a Clinical Laboratory Scientist in the State of California.
Knowledge of hospital established policies and procedures for quality assurance, safety, environmental and infection control.
Knowledge of Clinical Laboratory instruments and equipment.
Knowledge of Clinical Laboratory terminology and Laboratory routines.
Knowledge of the appropriate uses of procedures and tests.
Knowledge of exposure to infections and contagious diseases.
Knowledge of exposure to the risk of blood borne diseases.
Knowledge of occasional pressure due to multiple calls and inquiries.
Knowledge of Federal, State, and local laws and regulations governing clinical laboratory practices.
Ability to perform the full range of laboratory duties and responsibilities in an acute care setting.
Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with physicians, patients, and fellow employees, and with all internal and external customers.
Ability to manage emergency or crisis situations; requires judgement/action which could result in undesirable patient outcomes.
Ability to secure the cooperation of employees to work effectively together.
Ability to communicate clearly and concisely, both verbally and in writing.

Nice To Haves

American Society of Clinical Pathology certification recommended.

Responsibilities

Performs quantitative and qualitative clinical laboratory determinations as requested by physicians.
Procures specimens.
Computes test results.
Submits completed reports.
Participates in activities relating to quality assurance, quality control, proficiency testing, policy and procedure review, in-service training and staff development.
Plans and organizes diagnostic testing procedures on patient specimens.
Maintains concise and complete records and test reports as required.
Handles absentee replacement on short notice.
Works occasional irregular hours.
Manages emergency or crisis situations.
Keeps abreast of developments in area of laboratory testing.
Maintains, demonstrates and is assessed on the knowledge and skills necessary to provide for physical, psychosocial and cultural needs appropriate to the age of the patients served on his/her assigned unit.