Clinical Lab Scientist
About The Position
Responsible for maintaining the integrity of the Laboratory Information System (LIS) and implementing any functions, projects, or procedures associated with the LIS. Implements quality standards and provides oversight of section processes to achieve excellent outcome and quality patient care. As scheduled, performs Laboratory testing on patient and control samples, and/or prepares blood components for transfusion. Maintains a working knowledge of departmental standard operating procedures. This knowledge includes the use of specialized analytical instrumentation, clinical correlation of test results, quality control requirements, and preventative maintenance. Maintains department readiness for regulatory inspections and compliance requirements. Maintains department policy and procedure manuals in accordance with hospital policy. Participates in the continuous quality improvement process through professional development, continuing education, data collection and evaluation, and quality assurance. Develops and maintains orientation, training and competency tools and ensures compliance. Participates in data collection and analysis as requested by management. Maximizes efficiency in section operations. Exhibits willingness to resolve problems as they arise. This position requires the full understanding and active participation in fulfilling the mission of AHMC- Anaheim Regional Medical Center and AHMC Inc. It is expected that the employee demonstrate behavior consistent with the core values of AHMC- ARMC and AHMC Inc. The employee shall support AHMC- Anaheim Regional Medical Center’s strategic plan and goals and direction of the performance improvement plan. The employee will also be expected to support all organizational expectations including, but not limited to; Customer Service, Patient’s Rights, Confidentiality of Information, Environment of Care and AHMC Inc initiatives.
Requirements
- Earned a doctoral or bachelor’s degree in a chemical, physical, biological or clinical laboratory science, or medical technology from an accredited institution or Post-baccalaureate degree certificate.
- Current State of California Clinical Laboratory Scientist License
Nice To Haves
- Two years experience as a Clinical Laboratory Scientist in an acute care laboratory preferred.
- American College of Clinical Pathologist (ASCP) registration preferred
Responsibilities
- Maintaining the integrity of the Laboratory Information System (LIS)
- Implementing functions, projects, or procedures associated with the LIS
- Implementing quality standards
- Providing oversight of section processes to achieve excellent outcome and quality patient care
- Performing Laboratory testing on patient and control samples
- Preparing blood components for transfusion
- Maintaining a working knowledge of departmental standard operating procedures
- Maintaining department readiness for regulatory inspections and compliance requirements
- Maintaining department policy and procedure manuals in accordance with hospital policy
- Participating in the continuous quality improvement process through professional development, continuing education, data collection and evaluation, and quality assurance
- Developing and maintaining orientation, training and competency tools and ensures compliance
- Participating in data collection and analysis as requested by management
- Maximizing efficiency in section operations
- Resolving problems as they arise
