Clinical Lab Scientist

AHMC Healthcare Inc.; Anaheim (CA); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

AHMC Anaheim Regional Medical Center is seeking a Clinical Laboratory Scientist to perform laboratory testing on patient and control samples, and to maintain knowledge of procedures and instrumentation. The role supports quality assurance and continuous improvement initiatives in a hospital setting.

The ideal candidate holds a doctoral or bachelor's degree in clinical laboratory science or medical technology and has at least two years of acute care CLS experience.

Qualifications

• Earned a doctoral or bachelor’s degree in a chemical, physical, biological or clinical laboratory science, or medical technology from an accredited institution.
• Two years experience as a Clinical Laboratory Scientist in an acute care laboratory preferred.

Responsibilities

• Performs Laboratory testing on patient and control samples. Maintains a working knowledge of departmental standard operating procedures, and uses specialized analytical instrumentation with clinical correlation of test results.
• Participates in the continuous quality improvement process through professional development, data collection and evaluation and quality assurance.

Skills

Laboratory testing

Quality control

Education

Clinical Lab Science degree

Job description

Overview

Performs Laboratory testing on patient and control samples. Maintains a working knowledge of departmental standard operating procedures. This knowledge includes the use of specialized analytical instrumentation, clinical correlation of test results, quality control requirements, and preventative maintenance. Participates in the continuous quality improvement process through professional development, continuing education, data collection and evaluation and quality assurance.

This position requires the full understanding and active participation in fulfilling the mission of AHMC Anaheim Regional Medical Center. It is expected that the employee demonstrate behavior consistent with the core values of AHMC- ARMC. The employee shall support AHMC Anaheim Regional Medical Center’s strategic plan and goals and direction of the performance improvement plan. The employee will also be expected to support all organizational expectations including, but not limited to; Customer Service, Patient’s Rights, Confidentiality of Information, Environment of Care and AHMC-ARMC initiatives.

Responsibilities

Performs Laboratory testing on patient and control samples. Maintains a working knowledge of departmental standard operating procedures. This knowledge includes the use of specialized analytical instrumentation, clinical correlation of test results, quality control requirements, and preventative maintenance. Participates in the continuous quality improvement process through professional development, continuing education, data collection and evaluation and quality assurance.

This position requires the full understanding and active participation in fulfilling the mission of AHMC Anaheim Regional Medical Center. It is expected that the employee demonstrate behavior consistent with the core values of AHMC- ARMC. The employee shall support AHMC Anaheim Regional Medical Center’s strategic plan and goals and direction of the performance improvement plan. The employee will also be expected to support all organizational expectations including, but not limited to; Customer Service, Patient’s Rights, Confidentiality of Information, Environment of Care and AHMC-ARMC initiatives.

Qualifications

Education/Training/Experience

Earned a doctoral or bachelor’s degree in a chemical, physical, biological or clinical laboratory science, or medical technology from an accredited institution.

Two years experience as a Clinical Laboratory Scientist in an acute care laboratory preferred.

LICENSES/CERTIFICATIONS

Current State of California Clinical Laboratory Scientist License

American College of Clinical Pathologist (ASCP) registration preferred