Clinical Lab Scientist - Tustin

Principle Duties And Responsibilities

• Ensures accurate and timely performance of tests requested by physicians and facilities, following laboratory policies and procedures.
• Handles and processes specimens, reports results, and maintains records of patient test results.
• Identifies and verifies patient and specimen information, ensuring specimen integrity throughout the process.
• Adheres to quality control policies, documenting all activities and deviations from performance specifications.
• Identifies and addresses issues affecting test performance or result reporting.
• Performs routine and new test procedures, demonstrating knowledge of underlying theories.
• Calibrates instruments, assesses equipment accuracy, and performs preventive and corrective maintenance.
• Verifies test results, accepts or rejects based on delta checks, requests redrawing, cancels results due to abnormalities, and reviews outgoing reports for errors.
• Communicates with healthcare professionals and works collaboratively with others.
• Maintains supplies and inventory levels, assists in developing and implementing quality control standards, and solves quality control problems.
• Initiates and implements technical and administrative changes as directed by the Laboratory Director.

Experience / Skills Required

• Bachelor’s degree in medical technology, microbiology, chemistry, biology, or a related field.
• Clinical Laboratory Scientist’s license from the State of California or equivalent approved by LFS.
• CLIA certification for High Complexity Testing.
• Training and experience in relevant departments (Microbiology, Hematology, Chemistry, Immunology).
• Strong analytical, interpersonal, and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to work independently and handle fast-paced environments.
• Customer service orientation and self-motivation.
• Flexibility and adaptability in a changing work environment.
• High cognitive, interpretive, and judgment skills.