Clinical Laboratory Scientist Per Diem Night Shift

About the role

The Clinical Laboratory Scientist is responsible for performing moderately complex and complex laboratory tests, as defined by CLIA, in hematology, chemistry, urinalysis, microbiology, blood bank and serology. Professional application of the principles, theories, techniques, and quality controls of laboratory science is used. This position reports to the lead clinical laboratory scientist, laboratory manager/supervisor, and/or the administrative director of Laboratory services.

Responsibilities

• Fulfills the hospital's policies and procedures and documents their review.
• Ensures all daily Quality controls (QC) (or as required, Levy-Jennings and Westgard Rules) is acceptable before releasing patient results.
• Performs and documents all maintenance, temperatures, specimen rejection and troubleshooting, conforms to schedules and completion of work, leaves little for the next shift.
• Maintains the inventory of supplies and reagents.
• Participates in the laboratories in-service and competency assessment programs.
• Trains and orient new team members.
• Completes and attends monthly training assigned.
• Performs other duties assigned by the lead CLS/lab manager/supervisor/lab administrative director.

Requirements

• Fulfills the hospital's policies and procedures and documents their review.
• Ensures all daily Quality controls (QC) (or as required, Levy-Jennings and Westgard Rules) is acceptable before releasing patient results.
• Performs and documents all maintenance, temperatures, specimen rejection and troubleshooting, conforms to schedules and completion of work, leaves little for the next shift.
• Maintains the inventory of supplies and reagents.
• Participates in the laboratories in-service and competency assessment programs.
• Trains and orient new team members.
• Completes and attends monthly training assigned.
• Performs other duties assigned by the lead CLS/lab manager/supervisor/lab administrative director.

Qualifications

• A minimum of six (6) months’ experience in an accredited hospital laboratory in at least two (2) laboratory sections preferred.
• Critical thinking, service excellence and good interpersonal communication skills, ability to read/comprehend written instructions, strong organizational skills, ability to follow verbal instructions, and PC (computer) skills.
• A capacity to learn, synthesize, make critical judgments, work independently, place patients and families first, and collaborate with the team members who are recognized leaders within healthcare.
• Licensed as a MT (Medical Technologist), or MLS (Medical Laboratory Scientist), CLT (Clinical Laboratory Technician).
• ASCP, NCA (merged with ACP) and AMT certifications for work in a clinical laboratory setting that does not require state licensure outside of California.
• Military Facility with proof of military clinical experience.
• Medical Facilities outside the United States and territories that are CAP (College of American Pathologist) and The Joint Commission accredited are acceptable.
• Education Doctoral, Master’s or bachelor’s degree in a Chemical, Biological, Clinical or Medical Laboratory Science, or Medical Technology from accredited school. OR Falls within the CMS interpretive guidelines for education requirements.
• All foreign degrees must be accompanied by a confirmation letter certifying that your education is US equivalent.