Clinical Lab Scientist Per Diem

MemorialCare; California; On-site; USD 68,000 - 97,000; Full time

Job summary

MemorialCare is seeking a Clinical Laboratory Scientist for per diem day shifts in Long Beach, CA. You will perform specialized laboratory testing, ensure quality control, and report results to clinical teams with accuracy.

The position requires 1+ year of CLS training and a California CLS license; ASCP certification is preferred. Duties include instrument calibration, result interpretation, recording systems, and assisting in training staff.

Qualifications

• 1+ year of training as a Clinical Laboratory Scientist.
• Previous work experience as a licensed CLS and ASCP Certification preferred.
• Bachelor’s degree in a science discipline.
• Clinical Laboratory Scientist or Limited Specialty License by the State of California required.

Responsibilities

• Performs procedures which include calibrating of instruments, assessing accuracy of equipment, determining accuracy of tests, ensuring they are reproducible; responsible for quality control.
• Reads test results and examines and interprets outcome to identify departures from 'norms.' Activities may include hematological, biochemical, serological and microbiologic tests, as well as preparing/dispensing blood products.
• Develops recording systems to assure necessary controls in each step of procedure and proper documentation.
• Responsibilities include simple maintenance and adjustment of equipment and making up more difficult reagents.
• Assists in training and orientation of new technologists.
• Directs non-licensed laboratory personnel in accordance with current State of California business and professional code.
• Accurately communicates test results to appropriate clinical personnel.

Skills

CLS training experience

ASCP Certification

Education

Bachelor’s degree in a science discipline

California CLS license

Job description

Title: Clinical Laboratory Scientist

Location: Long Beach, CA.

Department: Microbiology

Status: Per Diem

Shift: Day (8 hrs.)

Pay Rate: $60/hr.

MemorialCare is a nonprofit integrated health system that includes four leading hospitals, award-winning medical groups – consisting of over 200 sites of care, and more than 2,000 physicians throughout Orange and Los Angeles Counties. We are committed to increasing access to patient-centric, affordable, and high-quality healthcare; your personal contributions are integral to MemorialCare's recognition as a market leader and innovator in value-based and other care models.

Across our family of medical centers, we support each one of our bright, talented employees in reaching the highest levels of professional development, contribution, collaboration, and accountability. Whatever your role and whatever expertise you bring, we are dedicated to helping you achieve your full potential in an environment of respect, innovation, and teamwork.

Position Summary

The Clinical Laboratory Scientist Per Diem assists in the operation of a laboratory by performing specialized tasks involving medical laboratory testing. The Clinical Laboratory Scientist Per Diem also performs and reports results, proof tests and assumes responsibility for accuracy.

Essential Functions and Responsibilities of the Job

• Performs procedures which include calibrating of instruments, assessing accuracy of equipment, determining accuracy of tests, ensuring they are reproducible; responsible for quality control.
• Reads test results and examines and interprets outcome to identify departures from 'norms.' Activities may include hematological, biochemical, serological and microbiologic tests, as well as preparing/dispensing blood products.
• Develops recording systems to assure necessary controls in each step of procedure and proper documentation.
• Responsibilities include simple maintenance and adjustment of equipment and making up more difficult reagents.
• Assists in training and orientation of new technologists.
• Directs non-licensed laboratory personnel in accordance with current State of California business and professional code.
• Accurately communicates test results to appropriate clinical personnel.

*Placement in the pay range is based on multiple factors including, but not limited to, relevant years of experience and qualifications. In addition to base pay, there may be additional compensation available for this role, including but not limited to, shift differentials, extra shift incentives, and bonus opportunities.

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Minimum Requirements

• Qualifications/Work Experience:
  • 1+ year of training as a Clinical Laboratory Scientist required.
  • Previous work experience as a licensed CLS and ASCP Certification preferred.
• Education/Licensure/Certification:
  • Bachelor’s degree in a science discipline.
  • Clinical Laboratory Scientist or Limited Specialty License by the State of California required.