Clinical Laboratory Scientist (CLS II) - Clinical Lab

San Dimas Community Hospital•San Dimas, CA

164d•$44 - $54

About The Position

San Dimas Community Hospital, a 101-bed facility and member of Prime Healthcare, is seeking a Clinical Laboratory Scientist to perform authorized waived, moderate, and highly complex laboratory testing in accordance with applicable CLIA and California requirements. The role performs a wide variety of 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. The scientist reviews patient results for accuracy before release, maintains instruments and equipment, and follows laboratory quality, safety, infection-control, and other hospital procedures. The position is full-time on the night shift. A reasonable compensation estimate is $44.45 to $54.33; actual starting compensation depends on factors including skills, experience, education, credentials, and licensure.

Requirements

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 other education meeting California Code of Regulations, Title 17, Section 1032 requirements for a Clinical Laboratory Scientist generalist.
Current and valid California State License.

Responsibilities

Perform only laboratory tests authorized by CLIA and California requirements, commensurate with individual education, training, experience, and technical abilities.
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 established performance specifications.
Identify problems that may adversely affect test performance, correct them when possible, or immediately notify the immediate supervisor, Director, or Medical Director.
Perform laboratory procedures using independent judgment and 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 results for accuracy before releasing or reporting them.
Recognize age-specific differences in expected results from newborns through geriatrics.
Test proficiency-testing samples in the same manner as patient samples and do not collaborate with other laboratories before reporting results to the appropriate agencies.
Perform venipuncture or capillary puncture on patients from newborns through geriatrics when required.
Assist in developing and maintaining laboratory policies and procedures.
Follow department and hospital policies and procedures concerning safety, infection control, emergency preparedness, and human resources.
May be assigned 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 LIS and/or POC.
Perform other tasks or responsibilities assigned by the department manager or director.