Clinical Laboratory Scientist (CLS) II

La Palma Intercommunity Hospital; California, La Palma (MO, CA); On-site; USD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a dedicated team at a leading community hospital, committed to quality and compassion. As a Clinical Laboratory Scientist II, you'll perform critical laboratory tests, ensuring accuracy and quality in patient care. This role offers the chance to contribute to a supportive environment while utilizing your expertise in various laboratory disciplines. With competitive compensation and a focus on professional growth, this position is ideal for those looking to make a meaningful impact in healthcare. Be part of a community that values excellence and innovation in patient service.

Qualifications

• Requires two years of clinical laboratory work experience covering all areas.
• Bachelor's Degree in relevant science from an accredited institution.

Responsibilities

• Perform a wide variety of laboratory procedures using manual and automated methods.
• Adhere to quality control policies and document corrective actions.

Skills

Laboratory Procedures

Quality Control

Problem Identification

Venipuncture

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Biological Science

Clinical Laboratory Work Experience

Tools

Laboratory Information Systems (LIS)

Job description

Clinical Laboratory Scientist (CLS) II

Facility

La Palma Intercommunity Hospital

Location

US-CA-La Palma

ID

2025-204374

Category

Clinical Professional

Position Type

Per Diem

Shift

Nights

Job Type

Non-Exempt

Overview

Join an award-winning team of dedicated professionals committed to our core values of quality, compassion and community! La Palma Intercommunity Hospital, a member of Prime Healthcare, offers incredible opportunities to expand your horizons and be part of a community dedicated to making a difference.

Founded in 1972, La Palma Intercommunity Hospital is a 141-bed acute-care community hospital and the only hospital in La Palma. Our highly qualified team is committed to providing outstanding service in a safe, comfortable, and caring environment. Patients treated at La Palma Intercommunity Hospital benefit from the expertise of a large hospital system in a smaller, more personal setting. For more information visit www.lapalmaintercommunityhospital.com.

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Responsibilities

Each individual performs only 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) may be assigned/identified as General Supervisor, having responsibility for the section or department during their shift, 13) may be assigned responsibilities related to LIS and/or POC. 14) other tasks or responsibilities may be assigned by the department manager/director.

Qualifications

EDUCATION, EXPERIENCE, TRAINING

1. Requires two years of clinical laboratory work experience that cover all areas of a clinical laboratory.
2. Bachelor's Degree in biological science, chemical, physical, biological, or clinical laboratory science, or medical technology from an accredited institution, or other educational requirements as stated in California Code of Registration, Title 17, Section 1032, Clinical Laboratory Scientist (generalist).
3. Requires current and valid California State License.

La Palma Intercommunity Hospital offers competitive compensation and a reasonable compensation estimate for this role is $55.00. 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.

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