Clinical Lab Scientist Generalist I FT Nights

Torrance-Memorial-Medical-Center; Torrance (CA); On-site; USD 63,000 - 103,000; Full time

Job summary

Torrance-Memorial-Medical-Center is seeking a Clinical Lab Scientist I to perform moderate and high complexity testing per CLIA regulations, report results, and maintain quality control.

The role emphasizes proficiency in specimen evaluation, documentation, training of new staff, and effective communication using SBAR, contributing to hospital performance improvement initiatives.

Qualifications

• Meets CLIA General Supervisor, High Complexity Testing requirements (42 CFR 493 1487).
• California CLS Trainee license acceptable at hire pending completion of training.
• State license must be acquired within six months of hire.

Responsibilities

• Performs laboratory tests according to written procedures and reports results.
• Monitors test analyses to ensure analytic performance is maintained.
• Ensures corrective actions when test systems deviate from specifications.
• Maintains thorough documentation of quality control activities and calibrations.
• Coordinates workload to maximize productivity and efficiency.
• Trains new employees and communicates using SBAR when appropriate.
• Participates in hospital performance improvement activities.

Skills

Moderate/high complexity testing

Reporting test results

Quality control procedures

SBAR communication

Training new employees

Safety procedures

Kaizen/lean initiatives

Accurate documentation

Prioritization & productivity

Education

California Clinical Laboratory Scientist Trainee License acceptable

California State license to be acquired within 6 months

Clinical Laboratory Scientist license

Tools

Laboratory information systems

Calibration and maintenance procedures

Data reporting systems

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