*Clinical Laboratory Scientist (Per Diem)

Prime Healthcare; Lynwood (CA); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a leading healthcare institution in Lynwood as a laboratory professional. You'll perform complex tests and ensure quality control while adhering to safety policies. This role offers competitive compensation and a comprehensive benefits package tailored to individual needs.

Benefits

Paid time off

401K retirement plan

Medical, Dental, and Vision coverage

Tuition reimbursement

Qualifications

• ASCP certification or equivalent required within 18 months.
• One year hospital laboratory experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Perform tests authorized by CLIA, following lab procedures.
• Maintain instruments and review patient results.
• Possibly perform venipuncture and develop lab policies.

Skills

Laboratory Procedures

Quality Control

Problem Solving

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Science

ASCP Certification

Job description

Overview

St. Francis Medical Center is a leading healthcare institution serving Southeast Los Angeles. It provides vital healthcare services for over 1 million residents, including a full range of diagnostic and treatment services in specialties such as Cardiovascular, Surgical, Orthopedics, Maternal-Child Health, Behavioral Health, and Emergency and Trauma Care. The hospital is recognized as a Certified Primary Stroke Center, Approved STEMI Receiving Center, and a Baby-Friendly healthcare facility. For more information, visit www.stfrancismedicalcenter.com.

Join an award-winning team of dedicated professionals committed to our core values of quality, compassion, and community!

Why Prime Healthcare? St. Francis Medical Center, a member of Prime Healthcare, offers opportunities to expand your horizons and be part of a community dedicated to making a difference.

We offer competitive compensation and a comprehensive benefits package that can be tailored to individual needs.

Our Total Rewards package includes, but is not limited to:

• Paid time off
• 401K retirement plan
• Outstanding Medical, Dental, and Vision coverage
• Tuition reimbursement
• Many voluntary benefit options

Benefits may vary based on collective bargaining agreements and employment status.

We are an equal opportunity employer. Discrimination or harassment based on race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, age, disability, military status, genetic information, or other protected categories is prohibited. Know Your Rights: EEOC Rights.

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Responsibilities

The individual performs waived, moderate, or highly complex tests authorized by CLIA, adhering to laboratory procedures for collection, processing, analysis, and reporting. Responsibilities include following quality control policies, identifying and correcting problems, performing manual and automated laboratory procedures across various disciplines, maintaining instruments, reviewing patient results, recognizing age-specific differences, testing proficiency samples, possibly performing venipuncture, developing lab policies, and adhering to safety and HR policies. In the absence of a supervisor, may serve as Lead Tech or handle responsibilities related to LIS and POCT. Additional tasks may be assigned by the department manager or director.

Qualifications

Education, Experience, and Training

• ASCP certification or equivalent required within 18 months of employment
• One year hospital laboratory experience preferred but not required
• Bachelor’s Degree in chemical, physical, biological science, or Medical Laboratory Technology from an accredited institution, or other educational requirements as per CLIA
• Current and valid State License if required by the state

The role offers a starting compensation of $59.85 per hour. Benefits vary based on collective bargaining and employment status. The final offer will consider skills, experience, education, credentials, and licensure.