Clinical Lab Scientist, Full Time Nights

MLK Community Healthcare; Los Angeles (CA); On-site; USD 66,000 - 102,000; Full time

Job summary

MLK Community Healthcare in Los Angeles is seeking a Clinical Laboratory Scientist (Licensed Medical Technologist) to perform comprehensive laboratory testing on patient samples across pre-analytical, analytical and post-analytical phases.

The CLS will ensure quality control, equipment maintenance and complete reporting and documentation, collaborating with medical staff to deliver accurate results in a fast-paced clinical setting.

Qualifications

• Requires CA Clinical Laboratory Scientist License.
• Minimum bachelor’s degree in a clinical laboratory field.
• 1 year clinical laboratory experience; internship may be considered.

Responsibilities

• Perform pre-analytical, analytical, and post-analytical testing on patient samples.
• Maintain quality control, equipment maintenance, and documentation.
• Adhere to SOPs and communicate with medical professionals.
• Ensure proper sample handling and reporting.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Organizational skills

Computer proficiency

Education

Bachelor’s Degree

CA Clinical Laboratory Scientist License

Job description

Position Summary

Reporting to the CLS Lead, the Clinical Laboratory Scientist is a Licensed Medical Technologist whose primary responsibility

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

Pay Rate Type

Hourly

Salary Range (Depending on Experience)

$47.56 - $73.72

Essential Duties And Responsibilities

• Processes samples and performs the required sample transport, accessioning and pre-analytical 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 initiative for equipment maintenance log replacement as needed.

• 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.

• 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.

Position Requirements

• Education
• Bachelor’s Degree
• Qualifications/Experience
• 1 year clinical Laboratory experience
• CA Clinical Laboratory Scientist License
• One year clinical laboratory experience, including internship experience, may be considered.
• Special Skills/Knowledge
• Strong interpersonal and organizational skills. Proficient with computer

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