Clinical Laboratory Scientist (CLS II )- Clinical Lab

Prime Healthcare•Chino, CA

1d•Onsite

About The Position

The Clinical Laboratory Scientist performs authorized waived, moderate, or highly complex laboratory testing in accordance with California law, and must have skills commensurate with their education, training, experience, and technical abilities. The role performs a wide variety of laboratory procedures using independent judgment and both manual and automated methods across Hematology, Blood Bank, Chemistry, Urinalysis, Coagulation, Microbiology, Immunology, and other disciplines added to the laboratory. The position is per diem with a variable shift at Chino Valley Medical Center.

Requirements

At least two years of clinical laboratory work experience covering all areas of a clinical laboratory.
Bachelor’s degree in biological science, chemical, physical, biological, or clinical laboratory science, or medical technology from an accredited institution, or another education pathway specified in California Code of Regulations, Title 17, Section 1032.
Current and valid California State License.

Responsibilities

Follow laboratory procedures for collecting, processing, analyzing, and reporting patient test results.
Follow laboratory quality-control policies and document corrective actions when test systems deviate from established performance specifications.
Identify problems that may adversely affect test performance, correct them when possible, or promptly notify the immediate supervisor, Director, or Medical Director.
Perform laboratory procedures using independent judgment and manual and automated methods across Hematology, Blood Bank, Chemistry, Urinalysis, Coagulation, Microbiology, Immunology, and other laboratory 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 through 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, from newborns through geriatric patients, when required.
Assist with developing and maintaining laboratory policies and procedures.
Follow department and hospital policies and procedures related to safety, infection control, emergency preparedness, and human resources.
Serve as General Supervisor for a section or department during the assigned shift when designated.
Perform responsibilities related to the laboratory information system (LIS) and/or point-of-care testing (POC) when assigned.
Perform other tasks or responsibilities assigned by the department manager or director.