Clinical Laboratory Scientist (CLS) - Per Diem, Variable (Culver City) - 10059
About The Position
The Clinical Laboratory Scientist performs standardized and specialized testing 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 throughout pre-analytical, analytical, and post-analytical processes, supporting patient diagnosis, management, and treatment. The CLS also supports communication and customer relationships by navigating computer and phone systems effectively and providing professional, positive, and empathetic service. The position performs laboratory testing, quality control, and distribution of biological specimen results; documents quality control, calibration, and maintenance activities; follows regulatory, infection control, HIPAA, specimen-handling, and biohazard-disposal procedures; and troubleshoots issues affecting test performance or reporting. The role participates in process improvement, meets turnaround-time guidelines, and maintains accurate patient-result and proficiency-testing records.
Requirements
- Current California Clinical Laboratory Scientist (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 performed.
- Participate in departmental process improvement and follow turnaround-time guidelines for STAT and routine tests.
- Follow infection control procedures, HIPAA requirements, and other applicable regulatory standards.
- Provide compassionate and culturally considerate care and interactions with patients, families, physicians, and coworkers.
- Identify and troubleshoot issues that may affect test performance or result reporting; correct issues or immediately notify the Director, Manager, or Supervisor.
- Document corrective actions taken when test systems deviate from established laboratory performance specifications.
- Follow procedures for handling and proper disposal of specimens, reagents, and biohazard waste.
- Process tests and reports accurately and maintain records of patient test results.
- Maintain records demonstrating that proficiency-testing samples are tested in the same manner as patient specimens.
- Navigate computer and phone systems, maintain customer relationships, and provide professional and empathetic customer service.
