Clinical Lab Scientist

Loma Linda • Loma Linda, CA

4h • $53 - $71

About The Position

The Clinical Lab Scientist (CLS), under general supervision, is responsible for specimen processing, test performance, result review, and reporting results. Each CLS performs only tests for which they are authorized and have demonstrated the required skill commensurate with their education, training, and technical abilities. The position also performs other duties as needed.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in life sciences or an equivalent field of study.
• California Clinical Laboratory Scientist (CLS) Generalist MTA license required.
• For Histocompatibility, a California Clinical Histocompatibility Scientist MTR license is acceptable.
• For Clinical Cytogenetics, a California Clinical Cytogeneticist Scientist (CCGS) MTO license is required.
• Knowledge of medical laboratory standard operating procedures, software types, and equipment.
• Ability to perform complex clinical laboratory tests and interpret and analyze data to determine the clinical significance of results.
• Ability to use and maintain specialized laboratory equipment needed to perform procedures.
• Excellent dexterity and analytical skills, and ability to articulate logical, well-founded arguments supporting conclusions.
• Ability to read, write legibly, and speak English with professional quality; use necessary computer and software programs; and operate or troubleshoot basic office equipment.
• Ability to communicate positively, effectively, and professionally with others; follow and enforce policies consistently; remain calm and courteous under pressure; lead, supervise, teach, collaborate, and accept direction.
• Ability to communicate effectively in English in person, in writing, and by telephone; think critically; work independently with minimal supervision; perform basic math; manage multiple assignments; problem solve; organize and prioritize workload; recall information accurately; and pay close attention to detail.
• Ability to distinguish colors and smells as necessary for patient care; hear general conversation in person and by telephone; identify and distinguish workplace or patient-care sounds; see adequately to read computer screens, medical records, and written documents; and discern temperature variances through touch.

Nice To Haves

• Two years of experience working as a clinical laboratory scientist (CLS) in a complex medical laboratory.

Responsibilities

• Process specimens.
• Perform clinical laboratory tests for which authorized and appropriately skilled.
• Review test results.
• Report test results.
• Perform other duties as needed.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time