Clinical Laboratory Scientist; CLS II Job Huntington Beach area,California USA,Healthcare

Position: Clinical Laboratory Scientist (CLS II)

Clinical Laboratory Scientist (CLS II) Overview

Join an award‑winning team of dedicated professionals committed to quality, compassion and community. Huntington Beach Hospital, a member of the Prime Healthcare Foundation, offers incredible opportunities to expand your horizons and be part of a community dedicated to making a difference. Founded in 1967, Huntington Beach Hospital is a 131‑bed acute‑care community hospital and the only hospital in Huntington Beach. Fully accredited by The Joint Commission, we serve residents of Huntington Beach and surrounding areas for the past 50 years, with nearly 200 physicians and more than 400 healthcare professionals.

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Responsibilities

Adhere to the laboratory's procedures for collection, processing, analysis, and reporting of patient test results.

Follow established quality control policies and procedures, documenting corrective actions when test systems deviate from performance specifications.

Be capable of identifying problems that may adversely affect test performance and either correct the problem or immediately notify your supervisor, Director, or Medical Director.

Perform a wide variety of laboratory procedures requiring independent judgment using both manual and automated methods in Hematology, Blood Bank, Chemistry, Urinalysis, Coagulation, Microbiology, Immunology, and other disciplines introduced into the laboratory.

Perform and document maintenance daily, weekly, monthly, or as needed on instruments and equipment as appropriate.

Review the accuracy of patient results prior to releasing or reporting.

Recognize age‑specific differences in expected results for newborns to geriatrics.

Ensure proficiency testing samples are tested in the same manner as patient samples and that collaboration with other laboratories is prohibited prior to reporting results to the appropriate agencies.

May be required to perform venipuncture or capillary puncture on various age groups from newborn to geriatrics.

Assist in the development and maintenance of laboratory policies and procedures.

Adhere to all department and hospital policies and procedures related to safety, infection control, emergency preparedness, and human resources.

In the absence of a supervisor, may be assigned/identified as Lead Tech, having responsibility for the section or department during their shift.

May be assigned responsibilities related to LIS and/or POC.

Other tasks or responsibilities may be assigned by the department manager/director.

Qualifications

ASCP certification, or equivalent required.

Minimum two years of hospital laboratory work experience.

Bachelor's Degree in chemical, physical, biological, or clinical laboratory science, or medical technology from an accredited institution, or other educational requirements as stated in CLIA (42 CFR 493.1489).

Current and Valid State License if the laboratory is located in a state where required.

Pay Transparency

Huntington Beach Hospital offers competitive compensation and a comprehensive benefits package that provides employees the flexibility to tailor benefits according to their individual needs. Our Total Rewards package includes paid time off, a 401K retirement plan, medical, dental, and vision coverage, tuition reimbursement, and many more voluntary benefit options. A reasonable compensation estimate for this role, which includes estimated wages, benefits, and other forms of compensation, is $34.94 to $50.32.

The exact starting compensation to be offered will be determined at the time of selecting an applicant for hire, based on skillset, years of applicable experience, education, credentials, and licensure.

Employment Status

Part Time < 60

Shift

Variable

Equal Employment Opportunity

Company is an equal employment opportunity employer. Company prohibits discrimination against any applicant or employee based on race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, age, disability, military status, genetic information, or any other basis protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws. The Company also prohibits harassment of applicants or employees based on any of these protected categories.

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