Clinical Laboratory Scientist - Blood Bank - Full Time 8 Hour Nights

About the role

The Clinical Laboratory Scientist performs a variety of standardized and highly specialized Blood Banking, biochemical, hematological, microbiological, and blood bank analysis in the Clinical Laboratory. The role is responsible for the accuracy, reliability, and timeliness of patient test results used for the diagnosis, management, and treatment of patients. Responsibilities include performing manual, semi-automated, and automated procedures, recognizing normal, abnormal, unusual, and critical results, and communicating results effectively.

Responsibilities

• Performs a variety of manual, semi-automated, and automated biochemical, hematological, microbiological, and blood bank analysis on varied patient specimens, maintaining a high degree of accuracy, reliability, and productivity.
• Recognizes normal, abnormal, unusual, and critical results and takes appropriate action as established by laboratory policy, including appropriate considerations for the age of the patient.
• Demonstrates proficiency in clerical and computer functions, for communicating results and for carrying out additional clinical and clerical duties to meet the needs of the Department.
• Affirms results are available within defined TAT guidelines.
• Communicates and interacts effectively with co-workers, guests of the Institution, and hospital clinical staff.
• Maintains professional growth and development.
• Participates in the Department’s Quality Assurance Program and continuing education sessions.
• Helps monitor supply levels, communicates with the supervisor for supplies that are needed, assists in monitoring inventory, as assigned.
• Aids in training personnel.
• Functions independently in performing responsibilities, organizing and prioritizing work, assisting others when work is caught up.
• Adheres to Safety / Infection Control guidelines using personal protective equipment as required.
• Willingness to take on new tasks and additional responsibilities.
• Displays flexibility to cover the lab in emergencies and difficult staffing situations.
• Obtains specimens from designated patients as necessary.
• Adheres to established Hospital and Departmental policies and procedures.
• Possesses both a theoretical and working knowledge of all procedures and instrumentation in assigned areas. Understands the clinical significance of each test performed.
• Identifies and corrects problems that may adversely affect test performance or reporting of test results. Adheres to, performs, and documents all calibration, maintenance, and quality control as required according to the laboratory policies and procedures.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or equivalent.
• Equivalent training for California Clinical Laboratory Scientist or California Specialty (Limited) License.
• Organization/time management skills.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• The ability to work with physicians, staff, and professionals in multiple settings and locations and to promote diversity in the workplace.
• Basic computer skills including Microsoft Office applications.

Preferred Qualifications

• One year prior experience and/or CLS training to include: specialized and complex analysis, quality control, calibration, QC evaluation, inventory control, preventative maintenance, and quality improvement related to Clinical Laboratory field.
• ASCP Certification.

Required Licenses/Certifications

• Clinical Laboratory Scientist - CLS OR Limited license from the State of California.
• Fire Life Safety Training (LA City).