Clinical Lab Scientist Part-Time Varied

Hollywood Presbyterian•Los Angeles, CA

1d•Onsite

About The Position

Assures the validity of test results by applying criteria for specimen rejection and demonstrating knowledge of Quality Control, calibration, and standardization of instruments. The role involves exercising good judgment and proper interpretation of Quality Control data, troubleshooting instruments, performing routine preventive maintenance, and demonstrating proficiency with the laboratory computer system for ordering, verifying results, and understanding downtime procedures. The Clinical Lab Scientist must be familiar with applicable laboratory laws and regulations, participate in training new employees, and demonstrate knowledge of age-specific care for infant, pediatric, adult, and geriatric populations. This includes identifying additional safety measures, understanding physiological normal values, assessing risks, and communicating effectively. The position also requires incorporating the HPMC mission of "quality care with compassion and respect" into daily performance, communicating problems to the Supervisor, responding acceptably to priority test specifications, and understanding and verbalizing Value-Based Purchasing (VBP) goals. The individual is accountable for achieving core measures, HCAHPS, and other VBP goals, consistently supporting compliance and the Code of Conduct by maintaining privacy and confidentiality, protecting assets, acting with integrity, reporting non-compliance, and adhering to all applicable laws, regulations, and policies.

Requirements

Bachelor's Degree in laboratory technology or related field.
One year experience in a hospital laboratory.
Phlebotomy experience preferred.
Excellent communication skills.
Extensive experience working with physicians and other clinicians; must have examples of successful collaborative efforts.
Must be able to work in a union environment.
California Clinical Laboratory Scientist license.
Current Los Angeles County Fire Card (or must be obtained within 30 days of employment).
Assault Response Competency (ARC) required (within 30 days of hire).

Nice To Haves

Phlebotomy experience

Responsibilities

Assures validity of test results.
Applies criteria for specimen rejection.
Demonstrates knowledge of Quality Control, calibration and standardization of instruments.
Exercises good judgment and proper interpretation of Quality Control data and assumes responsibility for decisions.
Trouble-shoots instruments and performs routine preventive maintenance.
Demonstrates knowledge of laboratory computer system regarding ordering, reports and verifies results and downtime computer procedures.
Is familiar with laws and regulations that apply to the laboratory.
Participates in training of new employees.
Demonstrates knowledge of age specific care, including but not limited to, identifying the need for additional safety measures, physiological normal values/readings; and assessing skin integrity, behavior, motor skills and/or activities that place patients at risk as well as communicates effectively in a clear, concise, understandable manner.
Incorporates HPMC mission of “quality care with compassion and respect” into daily performance of job functions.
Communicates problems/concerns to Supervisor.
Responds acceptably to priority specifications for tests.
Understands and can verbalize VBP goals/targets.
Consistently participates in the unit and hospital specific action plans to improve HCAHPS scores.
Is able to use AIDET in all settings.
Understands is individually accountable for achieving core measures, HCAHPS and other VBP goals.
Consistently supports compliance and the Code of Conduct by maintaining the privacy and confidentiality of information, protecting the assets of the organization, acting with ethics and integrity, reporting non-compliance, and adhering to applicable federal, state and local laws and regulations, accreditation and license requirements (if applicable), and Hollywood Presbyterian Medical Center's policies and procedures.