Medical Laboratory Scientist - Clinical Laboratory
About The Position
The Medical Laboratory Scientist (Clinical Laboratory Scientist) at Providence Little Company of Mary Torrance is responsible for specimen processing, test performance, test result reporting, and clerical and patient care support services. The CLS serves in one or more laboratory sections with a high level of accuracy, precision, and timeliness while ensuring compliance with departmental and regulatory agency standards. Services are provided to patients of all age groups, from premature infants through older adults. Non-technical duties include taking supply inventories, stocking supplies, and cleaning and maintaining the work area, equipment, and instrumentation. The CLS provides service safely and professionally and follows established Laboratory and organizational policies and procedures. This is a per-diem position with 8-hour variable shifts at Providence Little Company of Mary Torrance in Torrance, California. The hospital was recognized by Newsweek as one of America’s Best-In-State Hospitals in 2025 and by U.S. News & World Report for excellence in 11 types of care. It was also included in the California Surgeon General’s 2024 Maternity Care Honor Roll. Providence describes its culture as patient-focused, whole-person care built on understanding, commitment, and mutual respect. Its benefits are described as supporting employees and their families in wellness, professional growth, and financial security.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in Science.
- California Clinical Laboratory Scientist License upon hire.
- One year of experience in a clinical laboratory in the area of responsibility.
- One year of experience meeting CLIA requirements for testing personnel performing moderate- to high-complexity tests.
Responsibilities
- Process laboratory specimens.
- Perform tests and report test results.
- Provide clerical and patient care support services.
- Provide accurate, precise, and timely laboratory service in one or more laboratory sections.
- Ensure compliance with departmental and regulatory agency standards.
- Take supply inventories and stock supplies.
- Clean and maintain the work area, equipment, and instrumentation.
- Work safely and professionally within established Laboratory and organizational policies and procedures.
Benefits
- Benefits designed to support employees and their families in staying well, growing professionally, and achieving financial security.
