Clinical Lab Scientist Per-Diem Nights

CHEManager International; Los Angeles (CA); On-site; USD 55,000 - 83,000; Part time

Job summary

Hollywood Presbyterian Medical Center is seeking a Per-Diem Clinical Laboratory Scientist for night shifts. You will ensure the validity of test results, apply specimen criteria, and perform routine instrument maintenance while maintaining QC standards.

You will collaborate with physicians and care teams, adhere to laws, and participate in staff training. Required is a CLS license in California, a Fire Card, and ARC within 30 days.

Qualifications

• One year experience in a hospital laboratory.
• Excellent communication skills.
• Extensive experience working with physicians and other clinicians; examples of collaboration.
• Must be able to work in a union environment.
• California CL Scientist license, Fire Card and ARC within 30 days.

Responsibilities

• Assures validity of test results.
• Applies criteria for specimen rejection and QC calibration.
• Maintains instrument calibration and preventive maintenance.
• Interprets quality control data and takes decisions.
• Uses laboratory computer system for ordering, reports and downtime procedures.
• Follows applicable laws and regulations in the lab.
• Participates in training of new employees.
• Maintains patient safety, and communicates clearly with care teams.

Skills

Excellent communication skills

Collaboration with physicians

Union environment experience

Education

Bachelor's Degree in laboratory technology or related field

Tools

California Clinical Laboratory Scientist license

Fire Card

ARC ( Assault Response Competency )

Job description

Position Summary

The primary job duties this position is responsible for achieving are listed in order of importance.

• Assures validity of test results.
• Demonstrates knowledge of Quality Control, calibration and standardization of instruments.
• Exercises good judgment and proper interpretation of Quality Control data and assumes responsibility for decisions.
• Trouble-shoots instruments and performs routine preventive maintenance.
• Demonstrates knowledge of laboratory computer system regarding ordering, reports and verifies results and downtime computer procedures.
• Is familiar with laws and regulations that apply to the laboratory.
• Participates in training of new employees.
• Demonstrates knowledge of age specific care, including but not limited to, identifying the need for additional safety measures, physiological normal values/readings; and assessing skin integrity, behavior, motor skills and/or activities that place patients at risk as well as communicates effectively in a clear, concise, understandable manner.
• Applicable for the populations Infant, Pediatric, Adult and Geriatrics.
• Incorporates HPMC mission of "quality care with compassion and respect" into daily performance of job functions.
• Communicates problems/concerns to Supervisor.
• Responds acceptably to priority specifications for tests.
• Understands and can verbalize VBP goals/targets. Consistently participates in the unit and hospital specific action plans to improve HCAHPS scores.
• Is able to use AIDET in all settings.
• Understands is individually accountable for achieving core measures, HCAHPS and other VBP goals.
• Consistently supports compliance and the Code of Conduct (Hollywood Presbyterian Medical Center's code of Conduct) by maintaining the privacy and confidentiality of information, protecting the assets of the organization, acting with ethics and integrity, reporting non-compliance, and adhering to applicable federal, state and local laws and regulations, accreditation and license requirements (if applicable), and Hollywood Presbyterian Medical Center's policies and procedures.
• Bachelor's Degree in laboratory technology or related field.

Position Summary

• Assures validity of test results.
• Applies criteria for specimen rejection.
• Demonstrates knowledge of Quality Control, calibration and standardization of instruments.
• Exercises good judgment and proper interpretation of Quality Control data and assumes responsibility for decisions.
• Trouble-shoots instruments and performs routine preventive maintenance.
• Demonstrates knowledge of laboratory computer system regarding ordering, reports and verifies results and downtime computer procedures.
• Is familiar with laws and regulations that apply to the laboratory.
• Participates in training of new employees.
• Demonstrates knowledge of age specific care, including but not limited to, identifying the need for additional safety measures, physiological normal values/readings; and assessing skin integrity, behavior, motor skills and/or activities that place patients at risk as well as communicates effectively in a clear, concise, understandable manner.
• Applicable for the populations Infant, Pediatric, Adult and Geriatrics.
• Incorporates HPMC mission of "quality care with compassion and respect" into daily performance of job functions.
• Communicates problems/concerns to Supervisor.
• Responds acceptably to priority specifications for tests.
• Understands and can verbalize VBP goals/targets. Consistently participates in the unit and hospital specific action plans to improve HCAHPS scores.
• Is able to use AIDET in all settings.
• Understands is individually accountable for achieving core measures, HCAHPS and other VBP goals.
• Consistently supports compliance and the Code of Conduct (Hollywood Presbyterian Medical Center's code of Conduct) by maintaining the privacy and confidentiality of information, protecting the assets of the organization, acting with ethics and integrity, reporting non-compliance, and adhering to applicable federal, state and local laws and regulations, accreditation and license requirements (if applicable), and Hollywood Presbyterian Medical Center's policies and procedures.
• Bachelor's Degree in laboratory technology or related field.

Minimum Education

• Bachelor's Degree in laboratory technology or related field.

Minimum Work Experience And Qualifications

Basic Qualifications:

• One year experience in a hospital laboratory.

Additional Requirements

• Excellent communication skills.
• Extensive experience working with physicians and other clinicians; must have examples of successful collaborative efforts.
• Must be able to work in a union environment.

Required Licensure, Certification, Registration Or Designation

• California Clinical Laboratory Scientist license.
• Fire Card
• Assault Response Competency (ARC) (within 30 days of employment).

Shift: Nights

Shift Hours: 8

Weekly Hours: Per-Diem

Type: Per-Diem

FTE: 0.2