Senior Clinical Lab Scientist - Per Diem

Position Summary

The Clinical Laboratory Scientist will perform laboratory duties as scheduled; produce accurate and timely laboratory results in accordance with Orange Coast Memorial Medical Center Laboratory Services department standards and procedures. The Senior Clinical Laboratory Scientist will oversee the general operation of the laboratory in the absence of the Blood Bank Supervisor, assumes responsibility of special projects, and ensures protocols required for accreditation.

Essential Functions And Responsibilities Of The Job

• Perform pre-analysis, analysis, and post-analysis of laboratory tests according to the Blood Bank department’s protocols and procedures.
• Oversee the general operation of the laboratory in the absence of the Blood Bank Supervisor.
• Assume responsibility of special projects and assist in the development of programs and procedures.
• Absorb and evaluate test results, test processes, quality control and assurance requirements where applicable.
• Follow laboratory protocol to ensure proper identification of patients and specimens.
• Absorb and evaluate test results, test processes, quality control and assurance requirements where applicable.
• Evaluate test results, test processes, quality control and assurance requirements where applicable.
• Ability to meet department scheduling and attendance requirements.
• Require effective communication, verbally, in writing and through other means.
• Consistently apply infection control policies and procedures.
• Attend and actively participate in department specific education, training, in-services, process improvement initiatives and staff meetings.
• Participate in performance improvement projects in the laboratory.
• Ensure equipment and safety devices are used as intended and designed.
• Ensure compliance at all times with hospital and laboratory policies and procedures.
• Perform data management and documentation activities.
• Perform other reasonably related duties as assigned.

Qualifications/Work Experience

• Minimum five years of experience in general laboratory, including two years of experience in Blood Bank.
• Knowledge of current information system preferred.
• Bachelor’s degree in a science discipline preferred.
• Currently licensed as a Clinical Laboratory Scientist by the state of California.