Clinical Laboratory Scientist (CLS)

Prospect Medical Holdings • Norwalk, CA

270d • $55 - $55

About The Position

The Clinical Laboratory Scientist performs a variety of standardized and highly specialized analysis of tests in Chemistry, Immunology, Hematology, Coagulation, Urinalysis, Microbiology and/or Blood Bank. The Clinical Laboratory Scientist is responsible for the accuracy, reliability and timeliness of patient test results (pre-analytical, analytical and post-analytical) used for the diagnosis, management and treatment of patients. Provides support and facilitates communications by effectively navigating computer and phone systems, building and maintaining customer relationships, and providing a positive, professional and empathetic understanding to all customers.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in medical technology/clinical laboratory science/Biological Science or Equivalent
• Current Licensure as a CLS License in the State of California
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships across the hospital
• Ability to maintain a work pace appropriate to the workload
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills in English
• Must be willing to work variable shifts and overtime as required
• Must demonstrate customer service skills appropriate to the job
• Ability to identify and distinguish colors
• Hospital Fire and Life Safety Card (Los Angeles City Employees only)

Nice To Haves

• Experience with lab/hospital computer systems and software
• Applicable clinical lab work experience
• Bilingual skills to communicate effectively with patients and families

Responsibilities

• Perform laboratory testing, quality control measures, and distribution of test results of biological specimens in an accurate and timely manner.
• Adhere to the laboratory's quality control policies; document all quality control activities, instrument and procedural calibrations, and maintenance performed.
• Actively participate in departmental process improvement.
• Adhere to turnaround time (TAT) guidelines for STAT and routine tests.
• Ensure Infection Control procedures, HIPAA compliance and other regulatory standards.
• Empathize with patient and patient support systems, expressing compassion and understanding for the situation.
• Engage in caring behaviors, taking conscious ownership for work and deliberate actions regarding interactions with patients, families, physicians, and co-workers.
• Identify and troubleshoot issues that may adversely affect test performance or reporting of test results.
• Document all corrective actions taken when test systems deviate from the laboratory's established performance specifications.
• Follow the laboratory's procedures for handling and proper disposal of specimens, reagents, and biohazard waste.
• Accurately process tests, report, and maintain records of patient test results.
• Maintain records that demonstrate that proficiency testing samples are tested in the same manner as patient specimens.

What This Job Offers

• Industry: Hospitals
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree