Clinical Laboratory Scientist (CLS II) - Clinical Lab

Prime Healthcare; Montclair (CA); On-site; USD 61,000 - 75,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Total Rewards package

Tuition reimbursement

Medical, dental, and vision coverage

401K retirement plan

Job summary

Montclair Hospital Medical Center, part of Prime Healthcare, is seeking a clinical laboratory professional in California. The role requires two years of lab experience, a CLS-generalist license, and a Bachelor’s degree in a biological science track.

The position may involve venipuncture and various lab disciplines, with a focus on accuracy and safety. Compensation is discussed during hire, with a comprehensive Total Rewards package including PTO, 401K, medical/dental/vision coverage, and tuition

Qualifications

• Requires two years of clinical laboratory work experience.
• Bachelor’s Degree in biological science, chemical, physical, biological, or clinical laboratory science, or medical technology.
• Requires current and valid California State License.

Responsibilities

• Adhere to laboratory procedures for collection, processing, analysis and reporting of results.
• Follow quality control policies and document corrective actions.
• Identify problems that may affect test performance and notify supervisor or Medical Director.
• Perform a wide variety of lab procedures across hematology, chemistry, microbiology, immunology, and related disciplines.
• Maintain instruments and equipment on a daily/weekly/monthly basis as needed.
• Review accuracy of patient results prior to reporting.
• Recognize age-specific differences in results from newborns to geriatrics.
• Ensure proficiency testing samples are tested consistently with patient samples.
• May perform venipuncture or capillary puncture across age groups.
• Assist in development and maintenance of lab policies and procedures.
• Adhere to safety, infection control and emergency preparedness policies.
• May be assigned as General Supervisor during shifts.
• May be assigned responsibilities related to LIS and/or POC.
• Other tasks may be assigned by the department manager/director.

Skills

Clinical lab experience

Procedural accuracy

Attention to detail

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in biological/clinical lab science

California State License (CLS generalist)

Tools

LIS

POC testing

Job description

Overview

At Montclair Hospital Medical Center, our dedicated team of professionals are committed to our core values of quality, compassion, and community. As a member of the Prime Healthcare Foundation, Montclair Hospital Medical Center is actively seeking new members to join its award-winning team!Founded in 1973, Montclair Hospital, a 106-bed acutecare, not-for-profit community hospital, received the “100 Top Hospital” in the nation award from IBM Watson Health, thePatient Safety Excellence award from Healthgrades®, and the Women's Choice Award® for America'sBest Emergency Care. For more information visitMontclair-hospital.org

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

• Requires two years of clinical laboratory work experience that cover all areas of a clinical laboratory.
• 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).
• Requires current and valid California State License.

Pay Transparency

Montclair Hospital Medical Center offers competitive compensation and a comprehensive benefits package that provides employees the flexibility to tailor benefits according to their individual needs. Our Total Rewards package includes, but is not limited to, paid time off, a 401K retirement plan, medical, dental, and vision coverage, tuition reimbursement, and many more voluntary benefit options. A reasonable compensation estimate for this role, which includes estimated wages, benefits, and other forms of compensation, is $44.45 to $54.33. 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

Part Time > 59

Shift

Variable

Equal Employment Opportunity

Company is an equal employment opportunity employer. Company prohibits discrimination against any applicant or employee based on race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, age (subject to applicable law), disability, military status, genetic information or any other basis protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws. The Company also prohibits harassment of applicants or employees based on any of these protected categories.Know Your Rights:https://www.eeoc.gov/sites/default/files/2022-10/EEOC_KnowYourRights_screen_reader_10_20.pdf

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