Clinical Lab Scientist, Full Time Nights

MLK Community Healthcare; Los Angeles (CA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 115,000; Full time

Job summary

MLK Community Healthcare in Los Angeles, CA is seeking a Clinical Laboratory Scientist for a full-time night shift. The CLS will perform testing on patient samples, ensuring accuracy and timely reporting under the supervision of the CLS Lead.

The ideal candidate holds a CA Clinical Laboratory Scientist license, has at least one year of clinical laboratory experience (internship included), and demonstrates strong communication with medical staff.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree required.
• CA CLS license required.
• One year clinical lab experience, including internship may be considered.

Responsibilities

• Process samples and perform pre-analytical handling.
• Perform all phases of laboratory testing per SOPs.
• Maintain quality control and documentation.
• Maintain equipment and perform required maintenance logs.
• Troubleshoot instruments and coordinate service repairs.
• Assist with inventory management and supplies.
• Maintain a clean, organized work environment.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Organizational skills

Computer proficiency

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Job description

Clinical Lab Scientist, Full Time Nights

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.

POSITION REQUIREMENTS

• 1. Processes samples and performs the required sample transport, accessioning and pre-analytical processing.
• 2. 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.
• 3. 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.
• 4. Performs the required equipment maintenance based on bench assignment within specified timeframes and maintains accurate and complete documentation. Takes the initiate for equipment maintenance log replacement as needed.
• 5. 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.
• 6. Adheres to the required documentation when using supplies. Performs parallel testing as required.
• 7. Assists with ordering labeling and putting supplies away-demonstrates self-direction with inventory management.
• 8. Maintains an organized and clean work environment.

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A. Education

• Bachelor’s Degree

B. Qualifications/Experience

• 1 year clinical Laboratory experience
• CA Clinical Laboratory Scientist License
• One year clinical laboratory experience, including internship experience, may be considered.

C. Special Skills/Knowledge

• Strong interpersonal and organizational skills. Proficient with computer

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Applicants are considered for positions without discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, citizenship status, military service, or any other status protected by federal, state, or local laws.

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MLK Community Healthcare

1680 E 120th Street
Los Angeles, CA 90059
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www.mlkch.org

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