Clinical Laboratory Scientist PD Days 8am-4:30

AHMC Healthcare•Monterey Park, CA

About The Position

The Clinical Laboratory Scientist (CLS) assists with operating the hospital clinical laboratory and oversees and performs routine and STAT testing in Hematology, Chemistry, Blood Bank, and Microbiology. The CLS is responsible for the accuracy of results and appropriate documentation of patient, quality-control, and maintenance data; consults with nursing and medical staff as needed; monitors section functions; and assists with developing and revising policies and procedures. The role includes specimen verification and handling, instrument operation and maintenance, quality control, troubleshooting, result verification and reporting, and maintaining laboratory workflow. The CLS works independently with little or no direct supervision, supports coworkers and training as requested, and follows laboratory policies and regulatory requirements. The listed schedule is PD Days, 8:00 a.m.–4:30 p.m.

Requirements

Valid and current Clinical Laboratory Technologist license issued by the State of California Department of Health Services.
BCLS card from the American Heart Association within 90 days of hire.
Proficiency in written and oral communication.
Good manual dexterity.
Ability to work well under supervision and during stressful situations.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university, or equivalent, preferred.

Responsibilities

Verify patient name and medical record number before collecting a specimen or performing a test; reject unsuitable specimens and document the reason.
Perform and document calibration, quality control, and preventive maintenance to validate the accuracy and precision of instruments and testing protocols.
Report instrument problems and document actions taken to resolve instrument or reagent issues; contact manufacturers when needed to resolve or assist with instrument problems.
Perform shift startup and shutdown procedures and follow laboratory policies when conducting tests on laboratory instruments.
Compare current results with previous results and resolve or verify differences before verification; respond to abnormal values and flags according to laboratory policy.
Perform proficiency testing within department guidelines; monitor quality-control trends and take appropriate action.
Ensure timely testing, accommodate STAT orders, and report STAT results within one hour or less.
Provide age-appropriate care and instructions to pediatric, adolescent, adult, and geriatric patients or their guardians.
Attend in-service programs, maintain required in-service hours, and provide verification of attendance; assist with training employees when requested.
Perform daily, weekly, and monthly instrument preventive maintenance.
Help develop and maintain laboratory department policies and procedures; review and sign applicable manuals annually and regularly review and sign the communication log.
Use the LIS to verify orders, receive samples, document critical-result calls, and support accurate testing and reporting.
Dispose of hazardous materials in designated containers and follow safety precautions for HIV and HBV transmission and hazardous substances.
Maintain adequate supplies and communicate concerns and problems to appropriate personnel in a timely manner; seek guidance when needed.
Respond to scheduling changes related to admissions, STAT, emergency department, outpatient, and timed testing needs.
Batch tests when possible to reduce testing costs; refer abnormal results to a pathologist or supervisor according to policy.
Take appropriate action when instrument flags, asterisks, or codes appear to ensure accurate reported results and correct instrument problems.
Operate within budget and staffing guidelines when functioning as lead technologist.
Assist coworkers with daily tasks and special projects; complete required work, assignments, and prior-shift work accurately and within established time frames.
Check pending work throughout and at the end of the shift to maintain workflow, monitor turnaround time, resolve specimen issues, and ensure assigned work is complete; place the signed PTR in the designated location.
Maintain policies, procedures, quality-control procedures, and preventive-maintenance manuals, including documenting policy or procedure changes and issuing updated documents.
Return promptly from errands and breaks; inform the immediate supervisor if a rest or meal period is missed.
Work independently with little or no direct supervision; report suggestions and recommendations for policy and procedure improvements to the supervisor.
Follow up on quality-control and instrument or reagent problems, implement corrective action, and document actions taken.
Ensure all shifts comply with laboratory policies and regulatory agency guidelines.
Perform other duties as assigned.