Clinical Laboratory Scientist (CLS) - Per Diem, Variable (East Los Angeles)

Los Angeles Community Hospitals; Los Angeles (CA); On-site; USD 63,000 - 89,000; Full time

Job summary

Los Angeles Community Hospitals is seeking a Clinical Laboratory Scientist to perform comprehensive analyses across Chemistry, Immunology, Hematology, and more. You will ensure accuracy, reliability, and timely reporting of patient results while providing compassionate communication to patients and staff.

Required CA CLS licensure, a Bachelor’s degree in medical lab science or equivalent, and the ability to work variable shifts are essential.

Qualifications

• Current CLS licensure in California.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective relationships across the hospital.
• Ability to maintain a work pace appropriate to the workload.
• Excellent written and verbal English communication.
• Willing to work variable shifts and overtime.
• Strong customer service skills.
• Ability to identify and distinguish colors.
• Hospital Fire and Life Safety Card (LA City Employees only).
• Bachelor’s degree in Medical Technology/Clinical Laboratory Science/Biological Science or Equivalent.

Responsibilities

• Perform laboratory testing and report results accurately and timely.
• Adhere to quality control policies; document calibrations and maintenance.
• Participate in departmental process improvements and meet turnaround time guidelines.
• Provide empathetic patient and staff interactions.
• Identify and troubleshoot issues affecting test performance and report them as needed.
• Follow procedures for handling and disposing of specimens and hazards.
• Maintain records of proficiency testing and test results.

Skills

Communication

Color vision

Team collaboration

Customer service

English proficiency

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Medical Technology/Clinical Laboratory Science/Biological Science

Equivalent

Tools

Laboratory Information System (LIS)

Job description

Position Summary

The Clinical Laboratory Scientist performs a variety of standardized and highly specialized analysis of tests in Chemistry, Immunology, Hematology, Coagulation, Urinalysis, Microbiology and/or Blood Bank. The Clinical Laboratory Scientist is responsible for the accuracy, reliability and timeliness of patient test results (pre-analytical, analytical and post-analytical) used for the diagnosis, management and treatment of patients.

Provides support and facilitates communications by effectively navigating computer and phone systems, building and maintaining customer relationships, and providing a positive, professional and empathetic understanding to all customers.

Required Qualifications

• Current Licensure as a CLS License in the State of California
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships across the hospital
• Ability to maintain a work pace appropriate to the workload
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills in English
• Must be willing to work variable shifts and overtime as required
• Must demonstrate customer service skills appropriate to the job
• Ability to identify and distinguish colors
• Hospital Fire and Life Safety Card (Los Angeles City Employees only)
• Bachelor's Degree in Medical Technology/Clinical Laboratory Science/Biological Science or Equivalent

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with lab/hospital computer systems and software
• Applicable clinical lab work experience
• Bilingual skills to communicate effectively with patients and families

Physical Requirements

These are requirements normally expected to perform regular job duties. Reasonable accommodations may be made in compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990, and applicable, state and local law, to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Incumbent must be able to successfully perform all of the essential functions of the job with or without reasonable accommodation.

• Standing - Constantly
• Walking - Frequently
• Sitting - Occasionally
• Reaching with Hands and Arms - Frequently
• Climb or Balance - Occasionally
• Stooping, Kneeling, Crouching, or Crawling - Occasionally
• Talking - Frequently
• Hearing - Constantly
• Seeing - Constantly
• Performing repetitive motions with arms or hands - Constantly
• Lifting, carrying, pushing or pulling up to 10 lbs - Constantly
• Lifting, carrying, pushing or pulling up to 25 lbs - Occasionally
• Lifting, carrying, pushing or pulling up to 50 lbs - Occasionally
• Lifting, carrying, pushing, or pulling greater than 50 lbs - None
• Driving - None "

Essential Job Functions / Major Areas of Responsibility

The essential functions below are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all duties that may be assigned to this position, nor does it restrict the duties which may be assigned to this position if such duties reasonably relate to the position.

• The CLS is responsible for performing laboratory testing, quality control measures, and distribution of test results of biological specimens in an accurate and timely manner.
• Adheres to the laboratory's quality control policies; documents all quality control activities, instrument and procedural calibrations, and maintenance performed.
• Actively participates in departmental process improvement. Adheres to turnaround time (TAT) guidelines for STAT and routine tests. Ensures Infection Control procedures, HIPAA compliance and other regulatory standards.
• Empathizes with patient and patient support systems, expresses compassion and understanding for the situation and demonstrates care which is appropriate for the age, and cultural, religious, gender identity, or ethnic background.
• Engages in caring behaviors, taking conscious ownership for work and takes deliberate/thoughtful actions regarding how to best carry out interactions with the patient, families, physicians, and co-workers.
• Identifies and troubleshoots issues that may adversely affect test performance or reporting of test results and either corrects the problems or immediately notifies the Director/Manager/Supervisor. Documents all corrective actions taken when test systems deviate from the laboratory's established performance specifications.
• Follows the laboratory's procedures for handling and proper disposal of specimens, reagents, and biohazard waste.
• Accurately processes tests, reports, and maintains records of patient test results.
• Maintains records that demonstrate that proficiency testing samples are tested in the same manner as patient specimens.

Pay Rate: Min - $55.00 l Max - $55.00