Clinical Lab Scientist Per Diem Variable

Mlk-Community-Healthcare-1; California; On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

MLK Community Healthcare in Los Angeles, CA is seeking a licensed Clinical Laboratory Scientist to perform comprehensive laboratory testing on patient samples, manage pre-analytical, analytical, and post-analytical phases, and ensure QC and documentation. The CLS will maintain instrument operation, troubleshoot issues, oversee quality control, inventory management, and reporting to medical professionals.

Requires California CLS license, Bachelor's degree, and at least one year of clinical lab

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in clinical laboratory science or related field.
• CA Clinical Laboratory Scientist License.
• One year clinical laboratory experience; internship experience counts.

Responsibilities

• Processes samples and handles pre-analytical processing.
• Performs all phases of laboratory testing according to SOPs.
• Maintains quality control procedures and documentation.
• Operates and maintains laboratory equipment; troubleshoots instrument issues.
• Ensures proper inventory management and supplies handling.
• Reports results to medical staff and ensures timely communication.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Organizational skills

Computer proficiency

Education

Bachelor's Degree

Job description

Reporting to the CLS Lead, the Clinical Laboratory Scientist is a Licensed Medical Technologist whose primary responsibility is to perform laboratory testing on patient samples. In this capacity the 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 pre-analytical 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.
• 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.
• 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.

POSITION REQUIREMENTS

A. Education

• Bachelor’s Degree

B. Qualifications/Experience

• 1 year clinical Laboratory experience
• CA Clinical Laboratory Scientist License
• One year clinical laboratory experience, including internship experience, may be considered.

C. Special Skills/Knowledge

• Strong interpersonal and organizational skills. Proficient with computer.

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MLK Community Healthcare

1680 E 120th Street
Los Angeles, CA 90059
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www.mlkch.org

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