Clinical Laboratory Scientist - Full Time, Rotating Shift
Cherry Hill Free Clinic · Atascadero, CA · 1 wk ago
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About the Role
This position involves performing a wide range of clinical laboratory tests on biological specimens, ensuring accurate results, confidentiality, and adherence to safety protocols.
Responsibilities
- Prioritize and conduct tests across various departments, including chemistry, hematology, microbiology, and blood bank.
- Review, evaluate, document, and report test results, ensuring validity and accuracy.
- Employ proper specimen collection, handling, labeling, and storage procedures, following HIPAA and confidentiality guidelines.
- Perform quality control checks, equipment maintenance, troubleshooting, and calibration.
- Supervise and train laboratory assistants and clerks as needed.
- Participate in data collection for performance improvement and document adverse events.
- Expedite critical values and communicate results to clinicians efficiently.
Requirements
- Bachelor's degree in medical technology, clinical laboratory science, or related field (required).
- Valid Clinical Laboratory Scientist (CLS) license (required).
- Preferred certifications include ASCP or NCA.
- Experience in clinical laboratory testing is preferred.
Skills
- Strong attention to detail.
- Adherence to safety and confidentiality standards.
- Ability to troubleshoot laboratory equipment.