Clinical Lab Scientist I: High-Complexity Testing & QC

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

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