Clinical Laboratory Scientist (CLS)

Prime Healthcare; California; Hybrid; USD 50,000 - 71,000; Full time

Job summary

Sherman Oaks Hospital is seeking a Medical Laboratory professional for per diem shifts in the California lab. The role requires a 1-year background in high complexity testing across hematology, chemistry, blood bank, and microbiology, plus a CA CLS license and generalist certification.

You will perform and oversee diverse laboratory procedures, maintain equipment, ensure QC, and support policy development within a clinical setting that emphasizes safety and quality care.

Qualifications

• 1) Minimum one year of experience performing high complexity testing in hematology, chemistry, blood bank, and microbiology.
• 2) Training or work experience must cover all clinical laboratory areas.
• 3) Bachelor's Degree in biological/chemical/biological sciences, MLT or equivalent per CA CLS requirements.
• 4) Current and valid California State License.

Responsibilities

• Adhere to lab procedures for collection, processing, analysis and reporting of results.
• Follow QC policies and document corrective actions when tests deviate from specs.
• Identify problems affecting test performance and escalate to supervisor/Medical Director.
• Perform varied lab procedures using manual and automated methods across disciplines.
• Maintain instruments/equipment daily to monthly as appropriate.
• Review accuracy of patient results before reporting.
• Recognize age-related differences in results from newborns to geriatrics.
• Ensure proficiency testing samples are tested consistently with patient samples.
• May perform venipuncture or capillary puncture as needed.
• Assist in development and maintenance of lab policies and procedures.
• Adhere to safety, infection control, emergency preparedness and HR policies.
• In absence of supervisor, may serve as Lead Tech on shift.
• May have responsibilities related to POCT.
• Other tasks may be assigned by department manager/director.

Skills

High complexity testing

Laboratory operations

Clinical laboratory procedures

Education

Bachelors in Biological/Medical Laboratory Science

California State CLS license

Clinical Laboratory Scientist Generalist certification

Job description

Overview

Sherman Oaks Hospital is a 153-bed, not-for-profit, acute-care community hospital located in Sherman Oaks, California. Staffed with over 500 employees and an extraordinary team of physicians, the hospital is recognized for advanced technology and compassionate care and provides 24/7 emergency care in addition to a full range of specialized medical, surgical, and diagnostic services to improve and save lives. Sherman Oaks Hospital has been nationally recognized multiple times as a "100 Top Hospital" by Fortune/Merative, holds an "A" grade in patient safety from The Leapfrog Group, Patient Safety Excellence recognition from Healthgrades, and more. For more information, visit www.shermanoakshospital.org.

Responsibilities

Each individual performs those waived, moderate, or highly complex tests authorized by CA, Bus. & Prof. Code (Sections §1206.5 (a)(b)(c), §1261, §1210, §1269, §1260.3, 17 CFR 1031 (b) (1-5), 17 CFR 1032.5) and must possess a degree of skill commensurate with individual’s education, training or experience and technical abilities. Each individual performing the above procedures must:

• 1) adhere to the laboratory’s procedures for the collection, processing, analysis, and reporting of patient test results
• 2) follow the laboratory’s established quality control policies and procedures in documenting all corrective actions taken when test systems deviate from the laboratory’s established performance specifications
• 3) be capable of identifying problems that may adversely affect test performance and either correct the problem or immediately notify your immediate supervisor, Director, or Medical Director
• 4) perform a wide variety of laboratory procedures requiring independent judgment using both manual and automated methods in Hematology, Blood Bank, Chemistry, Urinalysis, Coagulation, Microbiology, Immunology, and any other discipline as introduced into the laboratory
• 5) perform and document maintenance – daily, weekly, monthly, or as needed on instruments and equipment as appropriate
• 6) review the accuracy of patient results prior to releasing or reporting
• 7) recognize age specific differences in expected results for newborns to geriatrics
• 8) ensure that the testing of proficiency testing samples are tested in the same manner as patient samples and that collaboration with other laboratories is prohibited prior to the reporting of proficiency testing results to the appropriate agencies
• 9) may be required to perform venipuncture or capillary puncture on various age groups from newborn to geriatrics
• 10) assist in the development and maintenance of laboratory policies and procedures
• 11) adheres to all department and hospital policies and procedures related to safety, infection control, emergency preparedness, and human resources
• 12) in the absence of a supervisor, may be assigned/identified as Lead Tech, having responsibility for the section or department during their shift
• 13) may be assigned responsibilities related to POCT
• 14) other tasks or responsibilities may be assigned by the department manager/director

Qualifications

EDUCATION, EXPERIENCE, TRAINING

• 1. Requires - minimum one-year work experience performing high complexity testing in hematology, chemistry, blood bank, and microbiology, or have trained at an approved internship training program.
• 2. Training or work experience must be comprehensive to cover all areas of the clinical laboratory.
• 3. Bachelor’s Degree in biological science, chemical, physical, biological science, Medical Laboratory Technology and/or equivalent from an accredited institution, or other educational requirements as stated in California Code of Registration, Title 17, Section 1032, Clinical Laboratory Scientist (generalist).
• 4. Requires current and valid California State License.

Pay Transparency

Sherman Oaks Hospital offers competitive compensation and a reasonable compensation estimate for this role is $43.72 to $43.72. The exact starting compensation to be offered will be determined at the time of selecting an applicant for hire, in which a wide range of factors will be considered, including but not limited to, skillset, years of applicable experience, education, credentials and licensure.

Employment Status

Per Diem

Shift

Variable

Equal Employment Opportunity

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