Clinical Lab Scientist

Kern Valley Healthcare District; Lake Isabella (CA); On-site; USD 55,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Kern Valley Healthcare District is seeking a licensed California Clinical Laboratory Scientist to perform phlebotomy and laboratory duties in a fast-paced clinical setting. The role involves specimen collection, labeling, and adherence to QA standards, with interaction across staff and patients.

The ideal candidate has CLS licensure, strong English communication, and basic computer skills; daily tasks include using EMR/LIS systems and maintaining professional standards in the lab.

Qualifications

• California Clinical Laboratory Scientist License is required.
• Ability to read and communicate effectively in English.
• Basic computer knowledge is required.

Responsibilities

• Displays courteous, professional manner toward staff and guests.
• Communicates clearly with patients and caregivers.
• Properly identifies patients before collecting or accepting specimens.
• Performs phlebotomy procedures, as necessary.
• Properly labels and identifies specimens throughout the workflow.
• Uses the EMR and LIS to manage specimens and orders.
• Takes an active role in quality assurance and improvement.
• Grooming and hygiene are consistently professional.

Skills

English proficiency

Basic computer skills

Education

California Clinical Laboratory Scientist License

Tools

EMR

LIS

Job description

Demonstrates care and compassion to all patients and visitors. Provides courteous and professional assistance to other staff members and physicians. Performs tests of waived and nonwaived complexity in all sections of the laboratory. Follows procedures for quality control and assurance. Correctly document all work performed. Oversee the work of lab assistants. forms skin, arterial, and venipuncture collections necessary. Assist with regulatory compliance activities at the direction of section supervisors and the lab manager.

Roles and Responsibilities

• Displays courteous, professional manner toward staff and guests.
• Communicates clearly with patients and caregivers.
• Properly identifies patients before collecting or accepting specimens.
• Performs phlebotomy procedures, as necessary.
• Properly labels and identifies specimens throughout the workflow.
• Knows and follows specimen type and handling requirements.
• Processes specimens promptly and correctly.
• Uses the EMR and LIS to manage specimens and orders.
• Promptly calls critical values to licensed caregivers, documents call.
• Performs correct procedures for quality control of all testing.
• Correctly identifies and responds to quality-control variances.
• Perform routine maintenance and troubleshooting of laboratory equipment.
• Manages time and tasks to maximize overall efficiency.
• Takes an active role in quality assurance and improvement.
• Demonstrates knowledge of all sources of risk and error.
• Use precautions, practice controls, and other safety behaviors.
• Follows policies of the laboratory, the district, and their regulators.
• Maintains proper certifications with a minimum of prompting.
• Helps with ancillary duties (stocking supplies, clerical tasks, etc.)
• Grooming and hygiene are consistently professional.
• Demonstrates initiative - looks for work and solves problems.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Qualifications And Skills

• California Clinical Laboratory Scientist License
• Ability to read and communicate effectively in English.
• Basic computer knowledge required.