Clinical Lab Scientist - Laboratory - Per Diem 8 Hours Days (6:00AM to 2:30PM) (Non-Union, Non-Exempt)

Absolutely Essential Job Functions

• Analyzes and prioritizes work duties.
• Solves technical problems and identifies difficulties during routine testing.
• Adheres to laboratory quality control policies, documents all activities, calibrations, and maintenance, and approves appropriate technical coordinator.
• Develops a recording system to document necessary controls in work steps.
• Develops and installs quality control standards to ensure accuracy in test results.
• Assists in training and orienting new employees and students.
• Assists the section supervisor in reviewing and solving quality control problems.
• Performs the role of a section supervisor when required.
• Identifies and corrects problems affecting test performance or reporting, or notifies supervisors immediately.
• Contributes to a safe, organized, and efficient workplace by complying with established policies.
• Demonstrates knowledge of the tests being performed.
• Ensures professional development through current competency, licensure, and credentialing files.
• Trains and guides staff and trainees as appropriate.
• Follows laboratory policies and procedures, especially when systems are out of performance specifications.
• Handles and processes specimens, performs tests, reports results, maintains records, and evaluates work systems for improvements.
• Assists in preparing and writing procedure manuals, calibrates instruments, assesses equipment accuracy, performs preventive and corrective maintenance, and reviews outgoing reports.
• Maintains proficiency testing sample records.
• Performs assigned tests and complex procedures with professional judgment.
• Performs phlebotomy or assists in the front office as needed.
• Promotes professionalism and cooperation by interacting calmly, courteously, and helpfully.
• Provides accurate and timely test results by following established procedures and policies.
• Interprets test results in relation to patient care and different age groups.
• Recognizes and adapts to administrative changes in staffing and scheduling.
• Understands and responds to deviations from norms scientifically and theoretically.

Job Requirements

• Education: Bachelor’s degree in medical technology or related field.
• Experience: Microbiology experience preferred.
• Licenses and Certifications: Valid State of California license as a Clinical Laboratory Scientist.

Pay and Benefits

The hourly salary rate range for this position is $50.76 - $68.22. When extending an offer of employment, the University of Southern California Arcadia Hospital considers various factors including the scope and responsibilities of the position, the candidate’s work experience, education/training, key skills, internal peer equity, federal, state, and local laws, contractual stipulations, grant funding, and external market and organizational considerations.