Travel Clinical Laboratory Scientist Job San Dimas area,California USA,Healthcare

Position: Travel Clinical Laboratory Scientist - $2,081 per week

Certification Details

ASCP certification or equivalent.
Current and valid State License.

Job Details

Perform waived, moderate, or highly complex tests authorized by CLIA and Bus. & Prof. Code Section 1204.
Adhere to laboratory procedures for collection, processing, analysis, and reporting of patient test results.
Follow quality control policies and document corrective actions when test systems deviate from performance specifications.
Identify and correct problems affecting test performance or notify supervisor/Director/Medical Director.
Perform a wide variety of laboratory procedures using manual and automated methods in Hematology, Blood Bank, Chemistry, Urinalysis, Coagulation, Microbiology, Immunology, and other disciplines.
Perform and document maintenance on instruments and equipment as appropriate.
Review accuracy of patient results prior to release or reporting.
Recognize age-specific differences in expected results from newborns to geriatrics.
Ensure proficiency testing samples are tested like patient samples and prohibit collaboration prior to reporting results.
May perform venipuncture or capillary puncture on various age groups.
Assist in development and maintenance of laboratory policies and procedures.
Adhere to department and hospital policies related to safety, infection control, emergency preparedness, and human resources.
May be assigned as Lead Tech in absence of supervisor, responsible for section or department during shift.
May have responsibilities related to Laboratory Information System (LIS) and/or Point of Care (POC).
Other tasks or responsibilities as assigned by department manager/director.

Job Requirements

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 required by state law.
Must perform tests authorized by CLIA and Bus. & Prof. Code Section 1204 with appropriate skill and technical abilities.

Schedule Information

Contract length is 13 weeks.

Additional Details

COVID-19 vaccine and booster required or declination completed.
Proof of MMR immunity (2 vaccines or positive titer) required.
Annual respirator fit test required.
Hepatitis B vaccination required; declinations not accepted at Shasta Regional Medical Center.
Influenza vaccine or declination required during flu season; declinations not accepted at certain facilities.
TB test within one year of start date required.
Driver's license, State , or Passport required.
Varicella vaccination or immunity required.
Tdap vaccination required; declinations not accepted at some hospitals.
Physical/Health statement required annually, must state clear to work.
Prime OIG check required.
Prime Core Competencies Exam with minimum 80% score required.
Prime Skills Checklist required.
Prime Color-blind test required annually.
National Criminal Background Check within one year of start date required with some state exceptions.
Prime Agency Attestation required after all credentials uploaded.
Prime SAM/EPLS exclusion search required.
Prime Form I-9 (Employment eligibility verification) required.
Prime Specialty Exam with minimum 80% score required.
Signed Prime Job Description required.
California Sexual Harassment Prevention Training valid for 2 years required.
Prime Drug Screening (minimum 10-panel test including THC saliva test) within 60 days of start required.
Up-to-date resume required at time of offer acceptance.
Two references required, including one from a manager or supervisor.
Name Verification Affidavit required for any name discrepancies between credentials.


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