Clinical Lab Scientist Per Diem

About the role

The Clinical Laboratory Scientist will perform laboratory duties as scheduled; produce accurate and timely laboratory results in accordance with Orange Coast Memorial Medical Center Laboratory Services department standards and procedures. The Clinical Laboratory Scientist must be able to assess and interpret data about the patient's status in order to identify each patient's age specific needs and provide the care needed for that patient population.

Responsibilities

• Perform pre-analysis, analysis and post-analysis of laboratory tests according to the core lab department’s protocols and procedures.
• Follow laboratory protocol to ensure proper identification of patients and specimens.
• Evaluate tests results, test processes, quality control and assurance requirements where applicable.
• Absolutely required to meet department scheduling and attendance requirements.
• Effective communication, verbally, in writing and through other means.
• Consistently apply infection control policies and procedures.
• Attend and actively participate in department specific education, training, in-services, process improvement initiatives and staff meetings.
• Participates in performance improvement projects in the laboratory.
• Ensures equipment and safety devices are used as intended and designed.
• Ensures compliance at all times with hospital and laboratory policies and procedures.
• Perform data management and documentation activities.
• Perform other reasonably related duties as assigned.

Requirements

The minimum requirement is 1 year of experience in general laboratory. Knowledge of current information system is preferred. A bachelor’s degree in a science discipline is preferred. Currently licensed as a Clinical Laboratory Scientist by the state of California.

Qualifications

Minimum 1 year of experience in general laboratory
Knowledge of current information system preferred.
Bachelor’s degree in a science discipline preferred.
Currently licensed as a Clinical Laboratory Scientist by the state of California.

Skills

Ability to meet department scheduling and attendance requirements
Effective communication, verbally, in writing and through other means
Consistently apply infection control policies and procedures
Attend and actively participate in department specific education, training, in-services, process improvement initiatives and staff meetings
Participates in performance improvement projects in the laboratory
Ensures equipment and safety devices are used as intended and designed
Ensures compliance at all times with hospital and laboratory policies and procedures
Perform data management and documentation activities
Perform other reasonably related duties as assigned

Benefits

Health and wellness is our passion at MemorialCare—that includes taking good care of employees and their dependents. We offer high quality health insurance plan options, so you can select the best choice for your family. And there’s more…
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Pay

Placement in the pay range is based on multiple factors including, but not limited to, relevant years of experience and qualifications. In addition to base pay, there may be additional compensation available for this role, including but not limited to, shift differentials, extra shift incentives, and bonus opportunities.

Schedule

Nights