Clinical Laboratory Scientist

Pacifica Hospital of the Valley; Los Angeles (CA); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Pacifica Hospital of the Valley is seeking a Clinical Laboratory Scientist to perform specialized laboratory testing and ensure accuracy in results. The ideal candidate will hold a Bachelor’s Degree in Biological Science, a current CA CLS license, and have at least one year of clinical experience in an acute care setting. This role involves working in a compassionate environment with a focus on providing quality healthcare.

Qualifications

• Minimum 1-year clinical laboratory experience in an acute care environment.
• Effective verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to interact tactfully with patients, physicians, and staff.

Responsibilities

• Perform laboratory testing and ensure the accuracy of results.
• Calibrate instruments and assess test procedures and accuracy.
• Maintain and adjust equipment as needed.

Skills

Communication

Analytical Skills

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Biological Science

Current CA CLS License

Job description

As a healthcare professional in an ever changing labor market, you are making an important choice about where to begin or continue your career. In exploring the options available, you will want to consider Pacifica Hospital of the Valley. We are a small hospital HEART, serving the San Fernando Valley community. Pacifica Hospital of the Valley provides our patients with quality healthcare, in a compassionate, friendly and healing environment.

We are currently seeking qualified candidates for the position of :

CLINICAL LABORATORY SCIENTIST

Under general direction, the CLINICAL LABORATORY SCIENTIST (CLS) is responsible for performing specialized tasks involving medical laboratory testing. The CLS performs laboratory testing and reports results, proof tests and assumes responsibility for accuracy.

RESPONSIBILITIES :

• Performs procedures which include calibrating of instruments, assessing accuracy of equipment, determining accuracy of tests ensuring they are reproducible.
• Reads test results and examines and interprets outcome to identify departures from “norms.” Activities include hematological, biochemical, serological and microbiologic tests.
• Develops recording systems to assure necessary controls in each step of procedure and proper documentation.
• Responsible for simple maintenance and adjustment of equipment and making up more difficult reagents.
• May direct work of laboratory support staff.

EDUCATION / TRAINING / EXPERIENCE :

• Bachelor’s Degree in Biological Science.
• Current CA CLS License.
• Minimum 1-year clinical laboratory experience in an acute care environment.
• Ability to effectively communicate (verbal and written); Must be able to deal tactfully with patients, physicians and staff.

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