Clinical Laboratory Scientist, Full Time Evenings Variable
About The Position
Under the direction of the Director, Laboratory Supervisor, or Lead CLS, the Clinical Laboratory Scientist performs technical procedures with little or no direct supervision in any area of the clinical laboratory. Areas include Blood Bank, Chemistry, Coagulation, Hematology, Microbiology, Serology, and Urinalysis. The CLS performs and reports timely and accurate test results to assist physicians with diagnosis and treatment. Duties also include clerical tasks and computer use related to laboratory services. The role involves working with potentially infectious blood and body-fluid specimens. The CLS must be competent to assess and meet the needs of patients of all age groups or contact an appropriate hospital resource for guidance, and must maintain working knowledge of CLIA, FDA, and agency standards. Other duties, shifts, or departmental rotations may be assigned as required.
Requirements
- BS or equivalent in medical technology or biological sciences.
- Current California CLS license.
- 0–3 years of experience in a hospital or reference laboratory.
- Ability to read, comprehend, and write English, with good spoken skills.
- Working knowledge of LIS systems.
- Proficiency with standard word-processing, spreadsheet, and presentation software, or similar programs.
- Experience with automated laboratory instruments.
- Effective verbal and written communication skills.
- Ability to work weekends and variable shifts.
Nice To Haves
- Advanced degree or certification.
- Generalist experience in all areas of the laboratory.
- Background or knowledge of standard database systems.
Responsibilities
- Perform technical procedures in clinical laboratory areas, including Blood Bank, Chemistry, Coagulation, Hematology, Microbiology, Serology, and Urinalysis, with little or no direct supervision.
- Perform and report timely and accurate test results to assist physicians with diagnosis and treatment.
- Complete clerical tasks and computer work related to laboratory services.
- Assess and meet the needs of patients of all age groups or contact an appropriate hospital resource for guidance.
- Maintain working knowledge of CLIA, FDA, and agency standards.
- Work with potentially infectious blood and body-fluid specimens.
- Perform other duties, shifts, or departmental rotations as required.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
