Clinical Laboratory Scientist I

Prime Healthcare; Los Angeles (CA); On-site; USD 57,598 - 82,034; Part time

Job summary

Encino Hospital Medical Center in Encino, CA seeks a skilled Medical Laboratory Scientist to perform high‑complexity testing across hematology, chemistry, microbiology and more. Per Diem position; requires California state license and a bachelor’s degree in a biological field with 1+ year of relevant experience.

The role emphasizes quality control, timely reporting, and adherence to safety policies. The position offers competitive compensation; starting pay will reflect experience, credentials,

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in biological science or closely related field.
• California State license (CLS) currently valid.
• Minimum one year of high‑complexity testing experience in hematology, chemistry, blood bank or microbiology.
• Comprehensive training to cover all areas of the clinical laboratory as required by California Code.

Responsibilities

• Adhere to procedures for collection, processing, analysis, and reporting of test results.
• Follow QC policies and document corrective actions.
• Identify problems affecting test performance and escalate as needed.
• Perform manual and automated laboratory procedures across multiple disciplines.
• Maintain instruments and equipment per schedule.
• Review accuracy of patient results before reporting.
• Ensure age‑specific reference ranges are used appropriately.
• Perform venipuncture or capillary collection when required.

Skills

High‑complexity testing

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in biological science

California State license (CLS)

Job description

Overview

Encino Hospital Medical Center is a 150‑bed state‑of‑the‑art hospital located in Encino, California. Its multi‑disciplinary staff consists of 330 physicians and 520 professional support staff. Encino Hospital Medical Center serves a diverse population and incorporates elements of urban and suburban medicine in a caring environment. It offers a wide array of inpatient and outpatient services. The hospital is consistently at the forefront in providing innovative and integrated healthcare.

Responsibilities

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 is performed 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. Adhere to all department and hospital policies and procedures related to safety, infection control, emergency preparedness, and human resources.
12. In the absence of a supervisor, may be assigned/identified as Lead Tech, having responsibility for the section or department during their shift.
13. May be assigned responsibilities related to POCT.
14. Other tasks or responsibilities may be assigned by the department manager/director.

Qualifications

Education, experience, training

1. Requires - minimum one year of work experience performing high complexity testing in hematology, chemistry, blood bank, and microbiology, or have trained at an approved internship training program.
2. Training or work experience must be comprehensive to cover all areas of the clinical laboratory.
3. Bachelor’s Degree in biological science, chemical, physical, biological science, Medical Laboratory Technology and/or equivalent from an accredited institution, or other educational requirements as stated in California Code of Registration, Title 17, Section 1032, Clinical Laboratory Scientist (generalist).
4. Requires current and valid California State license.

Pay Transparency

Encino Hospital Medical Center offers competitive compensation and the current compensation range for this role is $50.68. Benefits may vary based on collective bargaining agreement requirements and/or the employment status. 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

Per Diem

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.

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