Per Diem-Clinical Laboratory Scientist-Laboratory-Placentia Linda-Evenings

About the role

Provides professional leadership and technical skills and knowledge to ensure accurate and timely performance of laboratory services and reporting of results to responsible party. Reports to the Director of Laboratory Services. Performs as Technical Lead CLS of laboratory in Director's absence.

Responsibilities

• Performs as Technical Lead CLS of laboratory in Director's absence.
• Responsible for implementing and maintaining a Quality Assurance program, establishing and maintaining an approved procedure manual, providing coordination of the technical and administrative functions for the operations of the Clinical Laboratory.
• Verifies the test procedures performed and establishes and maintains an approved Proficiency Testing (PT) program.
• Verifies test systems have established acceptable performance specifications for the performance characteristics of accuracy, precision, analytical sensitivity, and analytical specificity.
• Establishes and maintains a program for troubleshooting, maintenance and calibration of instrumentation and equipment used to perform the testing.
• Resolves technical problems and ensures that remedial actions are taken whenever test systems deviate from the laboratory's established performance specifications.
• Evaluates test results for completeness, accuracy and quality and ensures that patient test results are not reported until all corrective actions have been taken and the test system is functioning properly.
• Identifies training needs and assures that each individual performing tests and Quality Controls receives in-service training and education.
• Perform the duties of Clinical Laboratory Scientist.

Requirements

• Requires a Clinical Laboratory Scientist License issued by the State of California.
• Possesses the knowledge and skills necessary to provide accurate and timely testing of clinical laboratory specimens in multiple laboratory disciplines.
• Good clinical judgment and problem-solving abilities.
• Demonstrates good communication skills both verbal and written.
• Can work in team-based environments.
• Ability to implement and maintain a Quality Assurance program, including establishing and maintaining an approved Proficiency Testing (PT) program and a program for troubleshooting, maintenance and calibration of instrumentation and equipment.
• Must be able to resolve technical problems, evaluate test results for completeness, accuracy and quality and ensuring that patient test results are not reported until all corrective actions have been taken.
• Ability to provide training needs and assure that each individual performing tests are competent in evaluating Quality Controls with their corrective actions.
• Current California Clinical Laboratory Scientist or Specialty License.
• Bachelor’s degree in biological sciences preferred.
• Knowledge of Cerner Mellinium desirable.
• Hospital Mandatory Education Requirements: Orientation, Environment of Care, OSHA, Infection Control, Abuse/ Neglect, and Ethics, Tuberculosis Screening, Licensure renewal.

Qualifications

• Must possess the skill, knowledge and ability essential to the successful performance of assigned duties.
• Must demonstrate customer service skills appropriate to the job.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills in English.
• Able to maintain a work pace appropriate to the workload.
• Able to establish and maintain effective working relationships across the Health System.

Skills

• Knowledge of University and medical center organizations, policies, procedures and forms.

Benefits

Includes medical insurance, sick and vacation time, retirement savings plans, and access to a number of discounts and perks. Please utilize the links listed here to learn more about our compensation practices and benefits.

Conditions of Employment

• Background Check and Live Scan
• Employment Misconduct*
• Legal Right to Work in the United States
• Vaccination Policies
• Smoking and Tobacco Policy
• Drug Free Environment
• Misconduct Disclosure Requirement

UCI is an Equal Opportunity Employer

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, age, protected veteran status, or other protected categories covered by the UC Anti-Discrimination Policy. We are committed to attracting and retaining a diverse workforce along with honoring unique experiences, perspectives, and identities. Together, our community strives to create and maintain working and learning environments that are inclusive, equitable, and welcoming.