Clinical Laboratory Scientist, Full Time, Variable Shift

PIH Health; Whittier (CA); Hybrid; USD 68,000 - 116,000; Full time

Job summary

PIH Health Whittier Hospital is seeking a Laboratory Scientist to perform all laboratory testing across assigned sections, ensuring accurate, timely results in a leading healthcare system in Whittier, CA.

This role requires an active California CLS/MT/ASCP license, with preferred acute care hospital experience, and a commitment to quality, SOP adherence, and ongoing competency training for staff.

Qualifications

• Technical skills in laboratory science.
• Working knowledge of quality control rules.
• Precise with details and organizational skills.
• Basic knowledge of computers.

Responsibilities

• Performs all laboratory testing and related duties within the assigned sections and provides accurate and timely results.
• Adheres to the department's SOP, quality assurance policy, regulatory compliance, and hospital policies.
• Provides guidance and oversight for department laboratory assistants, including training and competency.

Skills

Lab science

Quality control

Attention to detail

Computer basics

Education

CLS/MT/ASCP license

Job description

PIH Health is a nonprofit, regional healthcare network that serves approximately 3 million residents in the Los Angeles County, Orange County and San Gabriel Valley region. The fully integrated network is comprised of PIH Health Downey Hospital, PIH Health Good Samaritan Hospital, PIH Health Whittier Hospital, 37 outpatient medical office buildings, a multispecialty medical (physician) group, home healthcare services and hospice care, as well as heart, cancer, digestive health, orthopedics, women’s health, urgent care and emergency services. The organization is nationally recognized for excellence in patient care and patient experience, and the College of Healthcare Information Management Executives (CHIME) has identified PIH Health as one of the nation’s top hospital systems for best practices, cutting-edge advancements, quality of care and healthcare technology. For more information, visit PIHHealth.org or follow us on Facebook, Twitter, or Instagram.

Performs all laboratory testing and related duties within the assigned sections and provides accurate and timely results. Adheres to the assigned department’s standard operating procedure, quality assurance policy, regulatory compliance, and hospital policies. Provides guidance and oversight for department laboratory assistants, including but not limited to conducting training and competency.

Required Skills

• Technical skills in laboratory science
• Working knowledge of quality control rules
• Precise with details and organizational skills
• Basic knowledge of computers

Required Experience

Required:

• Active California Clinical Laboratory Scientist license (CLS) or National Medical Technologist license (MT, ASCP) or MTE-Microbiology

Preferred:

• Eighteen (18) months previous CLS experience in an acute care hospital

Beyond the benefits that come with working for the area's leading community healthcare provider – one that also recognizes the need to ensure patient safety and comfort – you'll enjoy an extremely competitive compensation and benefits package. We are an equal opportunity employer and seek diversity in our workforce. EOE M/F/D/V

Address

12401 Washington Blvd.

Salary

49.27-84.15

Shift

Variable

Zip Code

90602