Clinical Lab Scientist Per Diem Variable
MLK Community Healthcare•Los Angeles, CA
About The Position
The Clinical Laboratory Scientist (CLS) is a licensed medical technologist who performs laboratory testing on patient samples. Reporting to the CLS Lead, the CLS carries out pre-analytical, analytical, and post-analytical testing and is responsible for quality control, equipment maintenance, reporting, and documentation. The role requires handling most problems and difficult situations with little or no supervision, communicating technical information to medical professionals, and maintaining an organized, clean work environment.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree.
- California Clinical Laboratory Scientist license.
- One year of clinical laboratory experience; internship experience may count toward this requirement.
- Strong interpersonal and organizational skills.
- Computer proficiency.
- Written and oral communication skills sufficient to comprehend technical material and communicate with medical professionals.
- Ability to solve most problems and handle difficult situations with little or no supervision.
Responsibilities
- Process samples and perform sample transport, accessioning, and pre-analytical processing.
- Perform laboratory testing according to standard operating procedures throughout the pre-analytical, analytical, and post-analytical phases.
- Set up, review, and follow quality control requirements, including reviewing and approving quality control before patient sample testing.
- Perform equipment maintenance within specified timeframes, maintain complete and accurate documentation, and replace equipment maintenance logs as needed.
- Operate instruments and equipment competently; troubleshoot issues and follow through on service repairs to ensure timely instrument function.
- Follow documentation requirements when using supplies and perform parallel testing as required.
- Assist with ordering, labeling, and putting away supplies, and manage inventory with self-direction.
- Maintain an organized and clean work environment.
- Report and document laboratory work.
