Clinical Laboratory Scientist (CLS) - Full Time, Evenings/Mid (Hollywood) - 10059
About The Position
The Clinical Laboratory Scientist performs standardized and specialized analyses of tests in areas including Chemistry, Immunology, Hematology, Coagulation, Urinalysis, Microbiology, and/or Blood Bank. The role is responsible for the accuracy, reliability, and timeliness of patient test results across pre-analytical, analytical, and post-analytical processes, supporting patient diagnosis, management, and treatment. The position also supports communication and customer service by navigating computer and phone systems, building and maintaining customer relationships, and providing professional, empathetic service. The CLS performs laboratory testing, quality control, and distribution of test results; maintains documentation and records; follows quality, safety, infection-control, privacy, and regulatory procedures; and participates in departmental process improvement.
Requirements
- Current California CLS license.
- Bachelor's degree in Medical Technology, Clinical Laboratory Science, Biological Science, or equivalent.
- 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.
- Willingness to work variable shifts and overtime as required.
- Customer service skills appropriate to the job.
- Ability to identify and distinguish colors.
- Hospital Fire and Life Safety Card for Los Angeles City Employees only.
Nice To Haves
- Experience with laboratory or hospital computer systems and software.
- Applicable clinical laboratory work experience.
- Bilingual skills to communicate effectively with patients and families.
Responsibilities
- Perform laboratory testing, quality control measures, and distribution of biological specimen test results accurately and in a timely manner.
- Adhere to laboratory quality control policies and document quality control activities, instrument and procedural calibrations, and maintenance.
- Participate in departmental process improvement and follow turnaround-time guidelines for STAT and routine tests.
- Follow infection-control procedures, HIPAA requirements, and other regulatory standards.
- Provide compassionate, culturally considerate care and communication to patients, families, physicians, and coworkers.
- Identify and troubleshoot issues that could affect test performance or reporting; correct issues or promptly notify the Director, Manager, or Supervisor.
- Document corrective actions when test systems deviate from established laboratory performance specifications.
- Handle and properly dispose of specimens, reagents, and biohazard waste according to laboratory procedures.
- Process tests and reports accurately and maintain patient test-result records.
- Maintain records demonstrating that proficiency-testing samples are tested in the same manner as patient specimens.
- Navigate computer and phone systems and build and maintain customer relationships.
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Job Type
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