Clinical Laboratory Scientist (Per Diem)(2 positions)

Bear Valley Community Healthcare District (BVCHD); Big Bear Lake (CA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Bear Valley Community Healthcare District seeks a Clinical Laboratory Scientist licensed in California to perform high and moderate complexity testing under supervision. The CLS ensures quality and safety while handling pre-analytical, analytical, and post-analytical steps in a hospital laboratory setting.

The role requires an approved CLS credential, a completed accredited training program, and BLS within three months of hire.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Medical Laboratory Science or equivalent meeting CLIA requirements.
• California CLS license is required.
• BL S certification within 3 months of hire.

Responsibilities

• Provide accurate pre-analytical, analytical, and post-analytical testing.
• Perform qualitative and quantitative tests per procedures and regulatory requirements.
• Maintain specimen handling, calibration, quality control, documentation, and communication.
• Ensure compliance with laws and policies to demonstrate ethical behavior.
• Carry out any other duties as assigned.

Skills

Laboratory testing

Quality control

Regulatory compliance

Pre/post-analytical processes

Education

Bachelor's degree in Medical Laboratory Science

California CLS license

BLS certification within 3 months of hire

ASCP certification preferred

Job description

DEPARTMENT: Laboratory Department

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