Clinical Laboratory Scientist Job Los Angeles area,California USA,Healthcare

Position: Clinical Laboratory Scientist I

Overview

Encino Hospital Medical Center is a 150-bed state-of-the‑art hospital located in Encino, California. Its multi-disciplinary staff consists of 330 physicians and 520 professional support staff. Encino Hospital Medical Center serves a diverse population and incorporates elements of urban and suburban medicine in a caring environment. It offers a wide array of inpatient and outpatient services. The hospital is consistently at the forefront in providing innovative and integrated healthcare.

Join an award‑winning team of dedicated professionals committed to our core values of quality
, compassion and community
!

Benefits

Paid Time Off
401K retirement plan
Outstanding Medical
Dental
Vision Coverage
Tuition Reimbursement
Many more Voluntary Benefit Options

Responsibilities

Each individual performs those waived, moderate, or highly complex tests authorized by CLIA, Bus. & Prof. Code Section 1204, and must possess a degree of skill commensurate with individual’s education, training or experience and technical abilities. Each individual performing the above procedures must:

adhere to the laboratory’s procedures for the collection, processing, analysis, and reporting of patient test results,

follow the laboratory’s established quality control policies and procedures in documenting all corrective actions taken when test systems deviate from the laboratory’s established performance specifications,

be capable of identifying problems that may adversely affect test performance and either correct the problem or immediately notify your immediate 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 any other discipline as 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 that the testing of proficiency testing samples are tested in the same manner as patient samples and that collaboration with other laboratories is prohibited prior to the reporting of proficiency testing 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,

adheres 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 POCT,

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

Qualifications

ASCP certification, or equivalent, required within 18 months of employment
One year hospital laboratory work experience preferred, but not required
Bachelor’s Degree in chemical, physical, biological science, or Medical Laboratory 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 and Benefits

Encino Hospital Medical Center offers competitive compensation. The current compensation range for this role is $47.79 per hour. Benefits may vary based on collective bargaining agreement requirements and/or the employment status. The exact starting compensation to be offered will be determined at the time of selecting an applicant for hire, in which a wide range of factors will be considered, including but not limited to, skillset, years of applicable experience, education, credentials and licensure.

Employment

Status

Per Diem

Shift

Nights

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 (subject to applicable law), 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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