Clinical Lab Scientist (Travel)

Job Description

Job Summary:

• Under general supervision, performs and reports routine and special laboratory tests on clinical specimens to aid in the diagnosis and monitoring of patients.
• Performs analyses in hematology, chemistry, urinalysis, coagulation, blood bank, and microbiology according to expected performance standards.
  Performs venipuncture, finger stick, or heel stick on identified patients by physician’s request in a timely, accurate, and caring manner.
• Maintains documented records regarding maintenance and quality control.
• Follows laboratory procedures for specimen handling, processing, test analyses, reporting, and maintaining records of patient test results.
• Ensures proficiency testing samples are tested in the same manner as patient specimens.
• Adheres to laboratory quality control policies and documents all quality control activities, instrument and procedural calibrations, and maintenance performed.
• Identifies problems that may adversely affect test performance or reporting of test results, correcting issues or immediately notifying appropriate supervisors or directors.
• Follows established corrective action policies whenever test systems are not within acceptable performance levels and documents all corrective actions taken.

Facility Requirements:

• Associate’s Degree in laboratory science or medical laboratory technology from an accredited institution.
• BLS certification through the American Heart Association (must be attached to submission).
• 2 years recent CLS experience in a hospital setting.
• California license for CLS (must be attached to submission).