Clinical Lab Scientist Generalist I FT Nights

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

Job summary

Torrance Memorial is seeking a Clinical Laboratory Scientist I to perform moderate and high complexity testing per CLIA regulations. The role requires adherence to quality control procedures, proper documentation, and participation in hospital performance improvement activities.

Licensing and state requirements must be met within specified timelines. Responsibilities include reading stained smears, dispensing blood products per policy, and providing accurate test results with clear communication

Qualifications

• Performs laboratory tests according to written laboratory procedure and evaluates results for accuracy and clinical significance.
• Monitors test analyses and specimen examinations to ensure analytic performance.
• Maintains records for proficiency testing to confirm consistent testing methods.
• Follows safety procedures and contributes to kaizen/lean improvement initiatives.

Responsibilities

• Reads and interprets stained smears to determine appropriate testing.
• Dispenses blood and blood products to Nursing Personnel per Blood Bank policies.
• Issues tissue products and derivatives to personnel per Blood Bank policies.

Skills

Moderate/high complexity testing

Quality control and documentation

SBAR communication

Training and onboarding

Education

Clinical Laboratory Scientist license

Job description

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.

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