Clinical Laboratory Scientist - Per Diem

County of Riverside•Moreno Valley, CA

5d•Onsite

About The Position

Riverside University Health System is seeking a Per Diem - Clinical Laboratory Scientist for the Laboratory of the Medical Center, located in Moreno Valley, CA. Ideal candidates will bring experience with blood bank/hematology testing and instrumentation, and have strong knowledge of quality control, quality assurance, and laboratory regulations (CAP, CLIA, AABB, OSHA). They will have the ability to manage multiple priorities within a busy laboratory environment while maintaining accuracy and attention to detail. Shifts will generally be 3pm-11:30pm and 11:00pm - 7:30 am, with every other weekend (required), along with holidays and other shift coverage as needed. A valid Clinical Laboratory Scientist (CLS) license (MTA) is required. At Riverside University Health System Medical Center, a dedicated team of healthcare professionals works collaboratively each day to improve lives throughout Riverside County. With nationally recognized programs and specialized services, the organization offers a dynamic environment where diverse talents are valued and team members find meaningful opportunities to contribute to high-quality patient care.

Requirements

Knowledge of: Principles, techniques, equipment, and terminology necessary for the full range of laboratory diagnosis of diseases and abnormal conditions; Common disease causes; Methods of transmission and control of communicable diseases; Proper laboratory safety procedures.
Ability to: Operate, calibrate, and maintain technical laboratory equipment; Skillfully perform a wide range of difficult standardized laboratory test; Maintain technical records and prepare reports; Establish and maintain effective working relationships with fellow employees; Assist in the instruction of entry level and student clinical laboratory technology personnel in laboratory techniques and procedures.
Possession of a valid Clinical Laboratory Scientist license issued by the State of California Department of Public Health.

Nice To Haves

Experience with blood bank/hematology testing and instrumentation
Strong knowledge of quality control, quality assurance, and laboratory regulations (CAP, CLIA, AABB, OSHA)
Ability to manage multiple priorities within a busy laboratory environment while maintaining accuracy and attention to detail

Responsibilities

Performs a range of general clinical laboratory work such as hematological, serological, chemical, bacteriological, parasitological, toxicological and radioimmunoassay tests using standardized procedures to determine incidence of disease or abnormal conditions.
Groups, types, and cross matches blood and determines blood count.
Performs qualitative and quantitative chemical analyses of blood, urine, and other body fluids.
Operates and maintains manual and automated laboratory equipment.
Prepares culture media, stains, and reagents; may maintain records of stock levels of various chemicals, reagents and diagnostic products in a section of the clinical laboratory.
Analyzes and interprets laboratory data which may include the review of quality control reports to assure that test results are within proper parameters.
May participate in the training of entry level and student clinical laboratory technology personnel.
Maintains records and makes reports.