Clinical Lab Scientist

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

Job summary

AHMC HealthCare in Anaheim, California, is seeking a Clinical Laboratory Scientist to perform laboratory testing on patient and control samples while maintaining compliance with departmental procedures.

The ideal candidate will have a doctorate or bachelor's degree in laboratory science and two years of experience in an acute care setting. A State of California Clinical Laboratory Scientist License is required, and ASCP registration is preferred.

Qualifications

• Earned a doctoral or bachelor’s degree in a chemical, physical, biological or clinical laboratory science.
• Two years experience as a Clinical Laboratory Scientist in an acute care laboratory preferred.
• Current State of California Clinical Laboratory Scientist License.

Responsibilities

• Perform laboratory testing on patient and control samples.
• Participate in quality improvement processes and maintain standard operating procedures.

Skills

Laboratory testing

Clinical correlation of test results

Quality control requirements

Preventative maintenance

Education

Doctoral or Bachelor's degree in a relevant field

Job description

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.

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