Clinical Laboratory Scientist (CLS)

Mission Community Hospital•Los Angeles, CA

2d•Onsite

About The Position

Under minimal supervision and direction by the General Supervisor or the Department Director, this position is responsible for providing data for patient management by performing tests and procedures in those specialties and subspecialties in which he/she is qualified by education, training, and experience. Consistently monitors results, ensuring a high degree of accuracy before reporting, verifies reports, and documents all incompatible or highly abnormal results. Independent judgment is exercised in the performance of and monitoring laboratory procedures, quality control, and preventive maintenance within each department. Open communication and feedback to physicians, nursing and other Hospital personnel is an essential responsibility of this position for quality patient management. This position will be primarily working with critically ill through rehabilitation adolescent to geriatric patient population in a manner that demonstrates an understanding of the functional and/or developmental age of the individual served.

Requirements

Current license with the California State Clinical Laboratory Scientist License
BS Degree required
Proficient frontline communication skills
Computer skilled with experience using Microsoft software at an intermediate level
Fire Cared

Nice To Haves

ASCP Certification preferred
2 years of responsible, noteworthy working experience as a Clinical Laboratory Scientist
Experience should include duties in the general laboratory and Blood Bank.

Responsibilities

Performing tests and procedures in specialties and subspecialties for which qualified by education, training, and experience.
Monitoring results to ensure accuracy before reporting.
Verifying reports and documenting incompatible or highly abnormal results.
Exercising independent judgment in performing and monitoring laboratory procedures, quality control, and preventive maintenance.
Communicating and providing feedback to physicians, nursing, and other hospital personnel for quality patient management.