Clinical Lab Scientist Generalist I FT Nights

Torrance Memorial Medical Center; Torrance (CA); On-site; USD 63,000 - 104,000; Full time

Job summary

Torrance Memorial Medical Center in Torrance, CA is seeking a Clinical Laboratory Scientist I to perform moderate and high complexity testing under CLIA regulations. The role emphasizes accuracy, quality control, and timely reporting of patient results.

You will monitor analyses, maintain documentation, assist in training, and participate in performance improvement activities. California CLS trainee license acceptable at hire with licensure within six months required.

Qualifications

• Meets CLIA General Supervisor and High Complexity Testing requirements.
• California CLS trainee license acceptable at hire; licensure within six months.
• Clinical Laboratory Scientist license required.

Responsibilities

• Perform tests per written procedures and report results.
• Monitor test analyses to ensure acceptable analytic performance.
• Maintain quality control records and instrument calibrations.
• Coordinate workload to maximize productivity.
• Use SBAR handoff when communicating.
• Assist in training of new employees.
• Maintain safe work area and report unsafe conditions.
• Participate in performance improvement activities.

Skills

Laboratory testing

Quality control

SBAR communication

Training others

Analytical thinking

Documentation

Education

California CLS trainee license

CLS license required

Tools

LIS

Blood Bank equipment

Job description

The Clinical Lab Scientist I performs moderate and high complexity testing per CLIA regulations.

Core Competencies

• Performs laboratory tests according to written laboratory procedure, evaluates test results for accuracy and clinical significance. Reports test results.
• Monitors test analyses and specimen examinations to ensure acceptable levels of analytic performance are maintained.
• Ensures that all remedial actions are taken whenever test systems deviate from the laboratory’s established performance specifications.
• Ensures that patient test results are not reported until all corrective actions have been taken and test systems are properly functioning.
• Maintains records that demonstrate that proficiency testing samples are tested in the same manner as patient specimens.
• Adheres to the laboratory’s quality control policies, documents all quality control activities, instrument and procedural calibrations and maintenance performed.
• Documents all corrective actions taken when test systems deviate from the laboratory’s established performance specifications.
• Performs clerical and computer-related documentation accurately.
• Prioritizes and coordinates work to achieve maximum productivity and efficiency.
• Uses the appropriate hand off communication techniques (SBAR) when appropriate.
• Assists in training of new employees.
• Demonstrates an active problem solving attitude & positive approach to all aspects of job
• Maintains safe work area by observing all safety procedures and reporting any unsafe conditions or practices to the appropriate personnel.
• Participates in hospital performance improvement activities (kaizens, lean initiatives) when appropriate.
• Answers telephone inquiries of a technical nature from physicians or hospital personnel in other area of the hospital while maintaining good phone etiquette

Department Specific Competencies

• Demonstrates proficiency in reading and interpreting stained smears.
• Dispense blood and blood products to Nursing Personnel according to Blood Bank policies and procedures.
• Issues tissue products and derivatives to personnel according to Blood Bank policies and procedures.

Experience

Additional Information

Meets CLIA General Supervisor, High Complexity Testing requirements (42 CFR 493 1487). California Clinical Laboratory Scientist Trainee License acceptable upon completion of California approved training program at time of hire. State License must be acquired within six months.

License / Certification Requirements

Clinical Laboratory Scientist license

Compensation Range

$45.74 - $75.33 / Hour