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Torrance Memorial · 3 days ago

Clinical Lab Scientist Generalist I FT Nights

Torrance, CA

Full-time

Onsite

New Grad, Entry Level

$48.05/hr - $80.31/hr

Torrance Memorial is seeking a Clinical Lab Scientist I to perform moderate and high complexity testing in compliance with CLIA regulations. The role involves conducting laboratory tests, ensuring quality control, and maintaining accurate documentation while adhering to safety procedures.

Health CareHospitalMedicalNon ProfitPrimary and Urgent Care

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Responsibilities

Performs laboratory tests according to written laboratory procedure, evaluates test results for accuracy and clinical significance. Reports test results

Monitors test analyses and specimen examinations to ensure acceptable levels of analytic performance are maintained

Ensures that all remedial actions are taken whenever test systems deviate from the laboratory’s established performance specifications

Ensures that patient test results are not reported until all corrective actions have been taken and test systems are properly functioning

Maintains records that demonstrate that proficiency testing samples are tested in the same manner as patient specimens

Adheres to the laboratory’s quality control policies, documents all quality control activities, instrument and procedural calibrations and maintenance performed

Documents all corrective actions taken when test systems deviate from the laboratory’s established performance specifications

Performs clerical and computer-related documentation accurately

Prioritizes and coordinates work to achieve maximum productivity and efficiency

Uses the appropriate hand off communication techniques (SBAR) when appropriate

Assists in training of new employees

Demonstrates an active problem solving attitude & positive approach to all aspects of job

Maintains safe work area by observing all safety procedures and reporting any unsafe conditions or practices to the appropriate personnel

Participates in hospital performance improvement activities (kaizens, lean initiatives) when appropriate

Answers telephone inquiries of a technical nature from physicians or hospital personnel in other area of the hospital while maintaining good phone etiquette

Demonstrates proficiency in reading and interpreting stained smears

Dispense blood and blood products to Nursing Personnel according to Blood Bank policies and procedures

Issues tissue products and derivatives to personnel according to Blood Bank policies and procedures

Qualification

Clinical Laboratory Scientist licenseHigh Complexity TestingCLIA regulationsQuality control policiesProblem solving

Required

Performs laboratory tests according to written laboratory procedure, evaluates test results for accuracy and clinical significance. Reports test results

Monitors test analyses and specimen examinations to ensure acceptable levels of analytic performance are maintained

Ensures that all remedial actions are taken whenever test systems deviate from the laboratory's established performance specifications

Ensures that patient test results are not reported until all corrective actions have been taken and test systems are properly functioning

Maintains records that demonstrate that proficiency testing samples are tested in the same manner as patient specimens

Adheres to the laboratory's quality control policies, documents all quality control activities, instrument and procedural calibrations and maintenance performed

Documents all corrective actions taken when test systems deviate from the laboratory's established performance specifications

Performs clerical and computer-related documentation accurately

Prioritizes and coordinates work to achieve maximum productivity and efficiency

Uses the appropriate hand off communication techniques (SBAR) when appropriate

Assists in training of new employees

Demonstrates an active problem solving attitude & positive approach to all aspects of job

Maintains safe work area by observing all safety procedures and reporting any unsafe conditions or practices to the appropriate personnel

Participates in hospital performance improvement activities (kaizens, lean initiatives) when appropriate

Answers telephone inquiries of a technical nature from physicians or hospital personnel in other area of the hospital while maintaining good phone etiquette

Demonstrates proficiency in reading and interpreting stained smears

Dispense blood and blood products to Nursing Personnel according to Blood Bank policies and procedures

Issues tissue products and derivatives to personnel according to Blood Bank policies and procedures

Meets CLIA General Supervisor, High Complexity Testing requirements (42 CFR 493 1487)

California Clinical Laboratory Scientist Trainee License acceptable upon completion of California approved training program at time of hire

State License must be acquired within six months

Clinical Laboratory Scientist license

Company

Torrance Memorial

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Founded in 1925 by Jared Sidney and Helena Childs Torrance, Torrance Memorial Medical Center is a 443-bed, nonprofit medical center established to provide quality healthcare services predominantly to the residents of the South Bay, Peninsula and Harbor communities.

Founded in 1925

Torrance, California, USA

5001-10000 employees

https://www.torrancememorial.org

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