Clinical Laboratory Scientist (CLS) - Per Diem, Variable (Culver City) - 10059
About The Position
The Clinical Laboratory Scientist (CLS) performs standardized and specialized laboratory testing in areas including Chemistry, Immunology, Hematology, Coagulation, Urinalysis, Microbiology, and/or Blood Bank. The CLS is responsible for the accuracy, reliability, and timely delivery of patient test results across pre-analytical, analytical, and post-analytical processes used in diagnosis, management, and treatment. The role also supports effective communication and customer service by navigating computer and phone systems, building and maintaining customer relationships, and interacting with customers professionally and empathetically. The CLS performs laboratory testing, quality control, and distribution of biological specimen test results; maintains required documentation and records; follows quality, infection-control, privacy, and regulatory procedures; and identifies and addresses issues that could affect testing or results. This is a per-diem position with variable shifts. Overtime may be required. The listed pay rate is $59.42 per hour.
Requirements
- Current California licensure as a Clinical Laboratory Scientist (CLS).
- Bachelor's degree in Medical Technology, Clinical Laboratory Science, Biological Science, or equivalent.
- Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships across the hospital.
- Ability to maintain a work pace appropriate to the workload.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills in English.
- Willingness to work variable shifts and overtime as required.
- Customer-service skills appropriate to the job.
- Ability to identify and distinguish colors.
- Hospital Fire and Life Safety Card for Los Angeles City employees only.
Nice To Haves
- Experience with laboratory or hospital computer systems and software.
- Applicable clinical laboratory work experience.
- Bilingual skills to communicate effectively with patients and families.
Responsibilities
- Perform laboratory testing, quality control measures, and distribution of biological specimen test results accurately and promptly.
- Adhere to laboratory quality-control policies and document quality-control activities, instrument and procedural calibrations, and maintenance.
- Participate in departmental process improvement and adhere to turnaround-time guidelines for STAT and routine tests.
- Ensure compliance with infection-control procedures, HIPAA, and other regulatory standards.
- Demonstrate empathy, compassion, and culturally appropriate care in interactions with patients and their support systems.
- Take ownership of work and act thoughtfully in interactions with patients, families, physicians, and coworkers.
- Identify and troubleshoot issues that may affect test performance or result reporting; correct problems or promptly notify the Director, Manager, or Supervisor.
- Document corrective actions taken when test systems deviate from established laboratory performance specifications.
- Follow laboratory procedures for handling and proper disposal of specimens, reagents, and biohazard waste.
- Process tests and reports accurately and maintain patient test-result records.
- Maintain records demonstrating proficiency-testing samples are tested in the same manner as patient specimens.
- Navigate computer and phone systems and build and maintain customer relationships while providing professional, empathetic service.
