Clinical Laboratory Scientist

Eisenhower Health•Rancho Mirage, CA

5d•$47 - $72

About The Position

The Clinical Laboratory Scientist performs, verifies, and reports laboratory tests; supervises and verifies the work of non-licensed personnel; and provides appropriate education for staff and students. The role also performs Lab Assistant and Laboratory Technical Aide responsibilities as required. The position is in Lab Microbiology, has an evening shift, and is scheduled for 40 hours per week in 8-hour shifts. The scientist orders and processes laboratory requests, evaluates specimens, performs and verifies quality control and patient test results, and maintains laboratory instruments and workflow. Duties include microbiology and immunology testing as needed, as well as transfusion services functions when applicable. The role also supports staff and student training, maintains safety and documentation standards, and helps achieve optimal test turnaround times.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree.
California Clinical Laboratory Scientist (CLS) license.
Ability to communicate effectively in a positive and professional manner.
Ability to learn complex tasks.
Ability to operate general office equipment, including computers, printers, scanners, and telephones.
Complex math skills.
Fine motor skills.
Self-starter who is driven to take action without prompting.
Understanding of technologies and tools relevant to the job role.
Written and verbal communication skills.

Nice To Haves

American Society for Clinical Pathology (ASCP) Medical Laboratory Scientist (MLS) Certification or equivalent.
Clinical Laboratory Scientist experience.

Responsibilities

Demonstrate compliance with the Code of Conduct and compliance policies; resolve compliance questions or concerns and report suspected violations.
Order and process laboratory requests according to established procedures.
Collect and process necessary paperwork and ensure appropriate reporting.
Assist with ordering, maintaining, and restocking supplies; disinfect and maintain an organized work environment.
Use Laboratory Information Systems as appropriate.
Perform assigned proficiency testing.
Comply with hospital and Laboratory safety policies and procedures.
Supervise and verify the work of non-licensed personnel.
Perform and verify quality control and patient test results.
Calibrate instruments; validate instruments and/or procedures; perform instrument maintenance and troubleshooting.
Monitor daily safety checks and temperature logs.
Monitor workflow using Order and Result monitors to support optimal departmental test turnaround times.
Determine the acceptability and appropriateness of specimens for testing and monitor results for accuracy and validity.
Endorse unfinished tasks properly to the next shift.
Participate in and assist with lectures and training for students, residents, and fellows.
Assist with training new Clinical Laboratory Scientists and Laboratory Technical Aides.
Perform microbiology and immunology tests as needed.
Perform transfusion services functions as applicable, including ABO and Rh typing, antibody screening and crossmatching, accurate computer entry of results, routine antibody identification and antigen screening, emergency blood release, antibody elutions and adsorptions, blood irradiation, component modification and label verification, and workups of suspected transfusion reactions with appropriate orders and results entered into the computer.
Answer telephone calls, respond to questions, or direct calls to the appropriate individual.
Perform other duties as assigned.