Clinical Lab Scientist I, Core Laboratory - FT - Night

American Society for Clinical Laboratory Science; California (MO); On-site; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in cancer treatment and education is seeking a Clinical Laboratory Scientist I. This entry-level role involves performing laboratory tests, maintaining equipment, and supporting operational functions in a clinical environment. Applicants should hold a relevant degree and a California Clinical Laboratory Scientist license.

Qualifications

• Baccalaureate degree in Clinical Laboratory Science, Medical Technology, or related science required.
• California Clinical Laboratory Scientist license required.
• Ability to work with various laboratory equipment and respond to auditory alarms necessary.

Responsibilities

• Perform routine laboratory tests and some complex assays under supervision.
• Operate and maintain test equipment, perform Quality Control (QC), and report results.
• Support routine operations of the laboratory with sensitivity to patient needs.

Skills

Laboratory testing

Equipment maintenance

Quality Control (QC)

Education

Baccalaureate degree in Clinical Laboratory Science

California Clinical Laboratory Scientist license

Job description

Job Description

Do you have a passion for the highest clinical quality and patient happiness? Would you like to use your clinical competencies with an organization known nationally for excellence in cancer treatment, research, and education? We would be happy to hear from you! Please consider the following exciting opportunity with one of the most outstanding and dynamic places to work in the medical field as your next career move.

What will you be doing in this role?
The Clinical Laboratory Scientist I (CLS I) is an entry level position that functions under the direction of senior technical personnel. Responsibilities include performing routine laboratory tests and may include some technically complex assays. The CLS I?s activities include operating and maintaining test equipment, performing, and documenting QC, recognizing, and responding to problems, and verifying and reporting test results. Additional duties include general support functions necessary for the routine operation of the laboratory. Performs all job duties with sensitivity and attention to the developmental issues of the patient population(s) being served.

Qualifications

Requirements:

• Baccalaureate degree in a Clinical Laboratory Science, Medical Technology, or related science.
• California Clinical Laboratory Scientist license or limited license appropriate for the area of responsibility.

Physical Demands:

• Frequent sitting and standing; occasional walking and bending; occasional lifting of materials up to 25 pounds for distances to 10 feet.
• Frequent use of computer keyboards, monitors, and telephones.
• Responsiveness to auditory alarms and communication devices including telephones, beepers, fire alarms, mechanical failure alarms.
• Near visual acuity including color differentiation.
• Sufficient mobility to access equipment, patients, and other customers.

Req ID : 10580
Working Title : Clinical Lab Scientist I, Core Laboratory - FT - Night
Department : Core Laboratory
Business Entity : Cedars-Sinai Medical Center
Job Category : Pathology / Laboratory
Job Specialty : Laboratory
Overtime Status : NONEXEMPT
Primary Shift : Night
Shift Duration : 8 hour
Base Pay : $38.12 - $59.09