Clinical Laboratory Scientist (Full-Time)

Bear Valley Community Healthcare District; Big Bear Lake (CA); On-site; USD 57,000 - 81,000; Full time

Job summary

Bear Valley Community Healthcare District is seeking a Clinical Laboratory Scientist (Full-Time) to work in the Laboratory Department. The CLS performs high, moderate, Provider Performed Microscopy, and waived testing under CLIA and accrediting body requirements, ensuring standards and safety for personnel and hospital objectives.

The role requires a California CLS license, a Bachelor's degree in MLS or related science, and BLS within 3 months.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Medical Laboratory Science or other science discipline that meets CLIA requirements.
• California CLS license is required.
• BLS certification within 3 months of hire.
• ASCP certification or equivalent preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provides accurate pre-analytical, analytical, and post-analytical testing.
• Performs qualitative and quantitative tests per procedure and regulatory requirements.
• Responsible for specimen acceptance, maintenance, calibration, QC, documentation and communications of test results.
• Ensures compliance with laws, regulations, and hospital policies; upholds ethical behavior.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Skills

Quality control

Regulatory compliance

Documentation

Pre-analytical/analytical/post-analys

Education

Bachelor's degree in Medical Laboratory Science

California CLS license

BLS certification

ASCP certification (preferred)

Job description

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Clinical Laboratory Scientist (Full-Time)

2 days ago Requisition ID: 1181

Salary Range: $41.61 To $58.99 Hourly

DEPARTMENT: LaboratoryDepartment

Shift: 12 Hour Shifts

POSITION SUMMARY

The Clinical Laboratory Scientist (CLS) is licensed with the State of California and works under the general technical supervision of the Laboratory Manager. The CLS performs high complexity, moderate complexity, Provider Performed Microscopy, and waived testing as indicated under the 1988 CLIA Amendments and as required by laboratory accrediting agencies. The CLS will ensure laboratory standards and procedures are followed and that hospital objectives, including safety of laboratory personnel are met.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES

• Provides accurate and timely pre-analytical, analytical, and post-analytical aspects of clinical laboratory testing.
• Performs qualitative and quantitative tests per procedure, meeting all regulatory requirements and following established procedures within the total laboratory quality program.
• Responsible for specimen acceptability, preventive maintenance, temperature control, reagent handling, calibration, quality control, documentation and communication of all tests performed.
• Accountability for compliance with laws, regulations, and policies to demonstrate
  ethical behavior
• All other duties or responsibilities as assigned

QUALIFICATIONS

Minimum Education (or substitute experience) Required:

• Bachelor's degree in Medical Laboratory Science or other science discipline which meets federal CLIA educational requirements
• California Clinical Laboratory Scientist (CLS) license
• BLS certification within 3 months of hire

Education Preferred:

• Certification by the American Society for Clinical Pathology (ASCP) or equivalent

Minimum Experience Required:

• Completion of an accredited training program in Medical Technology or Medical Laboratory Science

Experience Preferred:

• 2 years of generalist clinical laboratory experience
• Previous hospital clinical laboratory experience

Bear Valley Community Healthcare District Is An Equal Opportunity Employer