Clinical Laboratory Scientist — Precision Diagnostics

Southern California Hospitals; Culver City (CA); On-site; USD 68,000 - 96,000; Full time

Job summary

Southern California Hospitals in Culver City is seeking a Clinical Laboratory Scientist to perform a wide range of analyses across Chemistry, Immunology, Hematology and Microbiology, ensuring the accuracy, reliability and timeliness of patient results.

You will maintain quality controls, document calibrations, support continuous process improvements, and communicate effectively with patients and staff while complying with HIPAA and safety standards.

Qualifications

• Current Licensure as a CLS in the State of California.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships across the hospital.
• Ability to maintain a work pace appropriate to the workload.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills in English.
• Must be willing to work variable shifts and overtime as required.
• Must demonstrate customer service skills appropriate to the job.
• Ability to identify and distinguish colors.
• Hospital Fire and Life Safety Card (Los Angeles City Employees only).
• Bachelor's Degree in Medical Technology/Clinical Laboratory Science/Biological Science or Equivalent.

Responsibilities

• Perform laboratory testing, quality control measures, and distribution of test results of biological specimens in an accurate and timely manner.
• Adhere to quality control policies; document all quality control activities, instrument and procedural calibrations, and maintenance performed.
• Actively participate in departmental process improvement; adhere to turnaround time guidelines for STAT and routine tests; ensure HIPAA compliance and other regulatory standards.
• Empathize with patient and patient support systems, showing compassion appropriate to age, culture, and background.
• Identify and troubleshoot issues affecting test performance or reporting; notify relevant supervisors and document corrective actions.
• Follow procedures for handling and proper disposal of specimens, reagents, and biohazard waste.
• Accurately process tests, reports, and maintain records of patient test results.
• Maintain records demonstrating proficiency testing samples are tested like patient specimens.

Skills

Effective communication

Customer service

Color vision

Relationship building

Work under variable shifts

Education

Bachelor's degree in Medical Technology/Clinical Laboratory Science/Biological Science or Equivalent

Job description

Southern California Hospitals in Culver City is seeking a Clinical Laboratory Scientist to perform a wide range of analyses across Chemistry, Immunology, Hematology and Microbiology, ensuring the accuracy, reliability and timeliness of patient results.

You will maintain quality controls, document calibrations, support continuous process improvements, and communicate effectively with patients and staff while complying with HIPAA and safety standards.