Clin Lab Scient Micro Per Diem Evening

MLK Community Healthcare; Los Angeles, Northern (CA, KY); Hybrid; USD 90,000 - 115,000; Full time

Job summary

MLK Community Healthcare in Los Angeles, CA seeks a Microbiology Clinical Laboratory Scientist (Licensed Medical Technologist) to perform comprehensive microbiology testing on patient samples. The role covers pre-analytical, analytical, and post-analytical steps, with emphasis on quality control, documentation, and reporting to medical staff.

Requirements include a Bachelor of Science, CA CLS license or equivalent, and at least 1 year of microbiology lab experience; internship time may be

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in science (required).
• CA Clinical Laboratory Scientist License or Clinical Microbiologist Scientist.
• 1 year microbiology lab experience or internship.

Responsibilities

• Process samples including transport, accessioning and prenalytical processing.
• Perform microbiology testing per SOPs and maintain quality control.
• Maintain equipment and documentation, troubleshoot instruments and ensure timely reporting.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Computer proficiency

Education

Bachelor of Science

Job description

Reporting to the Microbiology Supervisor, the microbiology Clinical Laboratory Scientist is a Licensed Medical Technologist whose primary responsibility is to perform laboratory testing on patient’s samples within the Microbiology section of the laboratory. In this capacity the Microbiology CLS performs the pre analytical, analytical and post analytical testing and is responsible for quality control, equipment maintenance and all reporting and documentation.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Processes samples and performs the required sample transport, accessioning and prenalytical processing.
• Performs all aspects of laboratory testing and according to standard operating procedures to include pre analytical, analytical and post analytical phases. Demonstrates the required skill set to solve most problems and handles difficult situations with little or no supervision. Has the written and oral communicative abilities adequate to comprehend technical material and communicate with medical professionals.
• Adheres to the required quality control set up and review. Maintains a level of understanding for quality control requirements for review and approval prior to patient sample testing.
• Performs the required equipment maintenance based on bench assignment within specified timeframes and maintains accurate and complete documentation. Takes the initiate for equipment maintenance log replacement as needed.
• Performs the required daily Microbiology Quality Control and maintains accurate and complete documentation.
• Demonstrates the required competency with instrument/equipment operation. Able to trouble shoot and follow through with service repair to ensure instrument is functioning in a timely manner.
• Demonstrates the required competency to evaluate and work up Microbiology cultures. Ability to correlate biochemical and morphological results and antimicrobial patterns.
• Adheres to the required documentation when using supplies. Performs parallel testing as required.
• Assists with ordering labeling and putting supplies away-demonstrates self-direction with inventory management.
• Maintains an organized and clean work environment.
• Performs other related duties as assigned

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POSITION REQUIREMENTS

A. Education

• Bachelor Degree - Science

B. Qualifications/Experience

• 1 year Microbiology clinical laboratory experience, including internship experience, may be considered.
• CA Clinical Laboratory Scientist License or Clinical Microbiologist Scientist
• One year clinical laboratory experience, including internship experience, may be considered.

C. Special Skills/Knowledge

• Strong interpersonal and organizational skills. Proficient with computer.

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MLK Community Healthcare
1680 E 120th Street
Los Angeles, CA 90059
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www.mlkch.org

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