Clinical Laboratory Scientist (CLS II)

Desert Valley Hospital•Victorville, CA

8d•$46 - $61•Onsite

About The Position

Desert Valley Hospital, part of the Prime Healthcare Foundation, is an accredited 148-bed acute care hospital in Southern California. The hospital is recognized for clinical performance and patient safety and provides services including heart care, emergency services, labor and delivery, and surgical services. The Clinical Laboratory Scientist performs authorized waived, moderate, or highly complex tests in accordance with applicable CLIA and state requirements, with duties appropriate to their education, training, experience, and technical abilities. The role requires independent judgment and work using manual and automated methods across laboratory disciplines. The position is full-time with a variable shift.

Requirements

Minimum two years of hospital laboratory work experience.
Bachelor’s degree in chemical, physical, biological, or clinical laboratory science, or medical technology from an accredited institution, or other educational requirements specified in CLIA (42 CFR 493.1489).
Current and valid state license if required in the state where the laboratory is located.

Nice To Haves

ASCP certification or equivalent preferred.

Responsibilities

Follow laboratory procedures for collecting, processing, analyzing, and reporting patient test results.
Follow quality-control policies and document corrective actions when test systems deviate from performance specifications.
Identify problems that may adversely affect test performance and correct them or promptly notify a supervisor, Director, or Medical Director.
Perform laboratory procedures using manual and automated methods in Hematology, Blood Bank, Chemistry, Urinalysis, Coagulation, Microbiology, Immunology, and other disciplines as introduced.
Perform and document instrument and equipment maintenance daily, weekly, monthly, or as needed.
Review patient result accuracy before releasing or reporting results.
Recognize age-specific differences in expected results, from newborns to geriatric patients.
Test proficiency testing samples in the same manner as patient samples and avoid collaboration with other laboratories before reporting results to the appropriate agencies.
Perform venipuncture or capillary puncture on patients of various ages, as required.
Assist with developing and maintaining laboratory policies and procedures.
Follow department and hospital policies and procedures concerning safety, infection control, emergency preparedness, and human resources.
May serve as Lead Tech in the absence of a supervisor, with responsibility for the section or department during the shift.
May be assigned responsibilities related to the laboratory information system (LIS) and/or point-of-care (POC) testing.
Perform other tasks or responsibilities assigned by the department manager or director.