Clinical Lab Scientist - Microbiology - Per Diem - Days

MLK Community Healthcare; Los Angeles (CA); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

An established healthcare provider is seeking a dedicated Clinical Lab Scientist specializing in Microbiology. In this per diem role, you will be responsible for conducting critical laboratory tests, ensuring quality control, and maintaining equipment. You will work in a dynamic environment where your expertise will directly impact patient care. This is an exciting opportunity for those with a passion for microbiology and a commitment to excellence in laboratory practices. Join a team that values skill and dedication in a supportive atmosphere, where your contributions will be recognized and appreciated.

Qualifications

• 1 year of Microbiology clinical laboratory experience required.
• CA Clinical Laboratory Scientist License is mandatory.

Responsibilities

• Perform laboratory testing on patient samples within Microbiology.
• Maintain quality control and equipment documentation.
• Demonstrate competency with instrument operation and troubleshooting.

Skills

Microbiology laboratory testing

Quality control

Equipment maintenance

Interpersonal skills

Organizational skills

Computer proficiency

Education

Bachelor Degree in Science

Job description

Clinical Lab Scientist - Microbiology - Per Diem - Days

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MLK Community Healthcare provided pay range

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Base pay range

$39.00/hr - $57.00/hr

Position Summary

Reporting to the Microbiology Supervisor, the microbiology Clinical Laboratory Scientist is a Licensed Medical Technologist whose primary responsibility is to perform laboratory testing on patient’s samples within the Microbiology section of the laboratory. In this capacity the Microbiology CLS performs the pre analytical, analytical and post analytical testing and is responsible for quality control, equipment maintenance and all reporting and documentation.

Essential Duties And Responsibilities

• Processes samples and performs the required sample transport, accessioning and prenalytical processing.
• Performs all aspects of laboratory testing and according to standard operating procedures to include pre analytical, analytical and post analytical phases. Demonstrates the required skill set to solve most problems and handles difficult situations with little or no supervision. Has the written and oral communicative abilities adequate to comprehend technical material and communicate with medical professionals.
• Adheres to the required quality control set up and review. Maintains a level of understanding for quality control requirements for review and approval prior to patient sample testing.
• Performs the required equipment maintenance based on bench assignment within specified timeframes and maintains accurate and complete documentation. Takes the initiate for equipment maintenance log replacement as needed.
• Performs the required daily Microbiology Quality Control and maintains accurate and complete documentation.
• Demonstrates the required competency with instrument/equipment operation. Able to trouble shoot and follow through with service repair to ensure instrument is functioning in a timely manner.
• Demonstrates the required competency to evaluate and work up Microbiology cultures. Ability to correlate biochemical and morphological results and antimicrobial patterns.
• Adheres to the required documentation when using supplies. Performs parallel testing as required.
• Assists with ordering labeling and putting supplies away-demonstrates self-direction with inventory management.
• Maintains an organized and clean work environment.
• Performs other related duties as assigned
  
  

Position Requirements

• Education
• Bachelor Degree - Science
• Qualifications/Experience
• 1 year Microbiology clinical laboratory experience
• CA Clinical Laboratory Scientist License
• Special Skills/Knowledge
• Strong interpersonal and organizational skills. Proficient with computer.

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Entry level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Research, Analyst, and Information Technology

• Industries

  Hospitals and Health Care

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