Clinical Laboratory Scientist: Precision Diagnostics

University of Southern California; Los Angeles (CA); On-site; USD 73,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

The University of Southern California's Keck Medicine seeks a Clinical Laboratory Scientist to perform manual, semi-automated and automated Blood Bank analyses and related biochemical and hematological tests. You will ensure accuracy, reliability and timely patient results in a CAP and AABB compliant lab environment.

Responsibilities include recognizing critical results, communicating with clinicians, assisting in training, monitoring supplies, participating in quality assurance and maintaining

Qualifications

• Excellent verbal and written communication.
• Organization/time management skills.
• Ability to work with physicians, staff and professionals in multiple settings.
• Knowledge of basic computer skills including Microsoft Office applications.

Responsibilities

• Performs Blood Bank analyses along with manual, semi-automated and automated tests.
• Recognizes normal, abnormal, unusual and critical results and acts per policy.
• Ensures results are reported within defined turnaround times.
• Communicates results to clinicians and hospital staff; participates in QA programs.
• Maintains calibration and quality control per procedures; records results accurately.
• Assists in training personnel and monitors supplies/inventory.

Skills

Communication skills

Team collaboration

MS Office

Education

California CLS license

Fire Life Safety Training

Job description

The University of Southern California's Keck Medicine seeks a Clinical Laboratory Scientist to perform manual, semi-automated and automated Blood Bank analyses and related biochemical and hematological tests. You will ensure accuracy, reliability and timely patient results in a CAP and AABB compliant lab environment.

Responsibilities include recognizing critical results, communicating with clinicians, assisting in training, monitoring supplies, participating in quality assurance and maintaining