Clinical Lab Scientist (CLS)

Desert Care Network; Joshua Tree (CA); On-site; USD 54,000 - 83,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Insurance

401(k) with employer match

Paid Time Off

Career development

Job summary

Desert Care Network seeks a Clinical Laboratory Scientist to join the Hi-Desert Medical Center laboratory in Joshua Tree. The role involves performing venous and arterial blood draws, ensuring safety and accuracy in all analyses, and collaborating with pathologists on complex findings.

The position requires licensure as a Clinical Laboratory Scientist and offers rotating shifts with opportunities for professional development within a leading desert healthcare network.

Qualifications

• Sufficient previous experience in all areas of the lab.

Responsibilities

• Maintains established departmental policies and procedures, objectives, quality improvement program, safety, environmental and infection control standards.
• Draws blood (venous & arterial) as necessary following all standards.
• Consults with Pathologist regarding difficult analyses or abnormal findings.
• Follows QC, QA and PM program. Is accurate and complete in documentation; following through in appropriate manner.
• Directs and monitors support staff; guiding in decisions and flow of department.
• Enhances professional growth and development through participation in educational programs, current literature, in-service meetings, and workshops.
• Is a resource for problem solving, client concerns and over all laboratory practices.
• Apprises lab management of issues, problems, concerns, as well as suggestions for lab functions.

Education

Licensure as Clinical Laboratory Scientist

Job description

Overview

Hi-Desert Medical Center Hospital is committed to providing exceptional patient care in a supportive and collaborative environment. As a member of our team, you will have the opportunity to work with advanced technology and be part of a healthcare community dedicated to making a positive impact on the lives of our patients.

The Available Plans And Programs Include:

• Medical, dental, vision, and life insurance
• 401(k) retirement savings plan with employer match
• Generous paid time off
• Career development and continuing education opportunities
• Health savings accounts, healthcare & dependent flexible spending accounts
• Employee Assistance program, Employee discount program
• Voluntary benefits include pet insurance, legal insurance, accident and critical illness insurance, long term care, elder & childcare, auto & home insurance

Note

Eligibility for benefits may vary by location and is determined by employment status

Job Summary

Up to $20,000 Sign-On bonus based on experience!

Shift: Rotating

Job Type: Full Time

Hours: 6AM-2:30PM, 11AM-8:30PM and 9PM-8AM (Based on Need)

Days worked will vary

Responsibilities

• Maintains established departmental policies and procedures, objectives, quality improvement program, safety, environmental and infection control standards.
  • Conducts job duties in accordance with established hospital policy and safety/sanitation standards.
• Draws blood (venous & arterial) as necessary following all standards.
• Consults with Pathologist regarding difficult analyses or abnormal findings.
  • Pathologist is consulted with regarding difficult analyses or abnormal findings.
• Follows QC, QA and PM program. Is accurate and complete in documentation; following through in appropriate manner.
• Directs and monitors support staff; guiding in decisions and flow of department. Support staff is directed and monitored, and guides in decisions and flow of department.
• Enhances professional growth and development through participation in educational programs, current literature, in-service meetings, and workshops. Attends continuing education courses related to area of specialization to remain current in the field.
• Is a resource for problem solving, client concerns and over all laboratory practices. Serves as a resource to employees and clients.
• Apprises lab management of issues, problems, concerns, as well as suggestions for lab functions. Management is apprised of issues, problems, concerns and suggestions.
• Operates necessary computer system(s) to perform job functions.

Licensure

• Requires licensure as a Clinical Laboratory Scientist

Minimum Experience

• Sufficient previous experience in all areas of the lab.

Required Protective Equipment

• Face Protection
• Lab Coat or Apron
• Non-Sterile Medical Gloves
• Utility Gloves

Organization Description

Desert Care Network serves the healthcare needs of the Coachella Valley and Morongo Basin regions in Southern California with three hospitals Desert Regional Medical Center in Palm Springs, JFK Memorial Hospital in Indio and Hi-Desert Medical Center in Joshua Tree. The hospital network provides advanced care with services such as comprehensive stroke care, a cancer center, a Level 1 Trauma Center and the only Level 3 Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU) in the Coachella Valley. Desert Care Network is committed to healthcare equality. Join our team!

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, $38.94 - $60.36 hourly **Individual wages are determined based upon a number of factors including, but not limited to, an individual’s qualifications and experience,

Licensure

• Requires licensure as a Clinical Laboratory Scientist

Required Protective Equipment

• Face Protection
• Lab Coat or Apron
• Non-Sterile Medical Gloves
• Utility Gloves

Responsibilities

• Maintains established departmental policies and procedures, objectives, quality improvement program, safety, environmental and infection control standards.
  • Conducts job duties in accordance with established hospital policy and safety/sanitation standards.
• Draws blood (venous & arterial) as necessary following all standards.
• Consults with Pathologist regarding difficult analyses or abnormal findings.
  • Pathologist is consulted with regarding difficult analyses or abnormal findings.
• Follows QC, QA and PM program. Is accurate and complete in documentation; following through in appropriate manner.
• Directs and monitors support staff; guiding in decisions and flow of department. Support staff is directed and monitored, and guides in decisions and flow of department.
• Enhances professional growth and development through participation in educational programs, current literature, in-service meetings, and workshops. Attends continuing education courses related to area of specialization to remain current in the field.
• Is a resource for problem solving, client concerns and over all laboratory practices. Serves as a resource to employees and clients.
• Apprises lab management of issues, problems, concerns, as well as suggestions for lab functions. Management is apprised of issues, problems, concerns and suggestions.
• Operates necessary computer system(s) to perform job functions.