Memorial Hospital of Gardena · 2 months ago
Clinical Laboratory Scientist Full Time Night Shift
Gardena, CA
Full-time
Onsite
New Grad, Entry Level
0+ years expMemorial Hospital of Gardena is seeking a Clinical Laboratory Scientist for their night shift positions. The role involves performing complex laboratory tests in various areas such as hematology and microbiology, while maintaining quality controls and contributing to departmental operations.
Health CareHospital
Responsibilities
Follows the hospital’s policies and procedures and documents their review
Ensure all daily Quality controls (QC) (or as required, Levy-Jennings and Westgard Rules) is acceptable before releasing patient results
Performs and documents all maintenance, temperatures, specimen rejection and troubleshooting, conforms to schedules and completion of work, leaves little for the next shift
Maintains the inventory of supplies and reagents
Participates in the laboratories in-service and competency assessment programs
Help train and orient new team members
Conforms to schedules and completion of work, leaves little for the next shift
Performs other duties assigned by the lead CLS/lab manager/supervisor/lab administrative director
Participates in the laboratories in-service and competency assessment programs
Uses clear, concise, professional communication with coworkers, patients, all customers internal and external
Uses AIDET in interactions with patients and family members
Acts with a sense of urgency when performing tasks
Basic unit/department maintenance such as keeping files, drawers, cabinets free from unnecessary clutter
Reports on any equipment and or environmental issues for repair
Abides by HIPAA (Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act) regulations
Speaks up to stop the line and escalates potential safety events if necessary
Completes and attends monthly training assigned
Other duties as assigned
Qualification
Required
A minimum of six (6) months' experience in an accredited hospital laboratory in at least two (2) laboratory sections preferred
Critical thinking, service excellence and good interpersonal communication skills, ability to read/comprehend written instructions, strong organizational skills, ability to follow verbal instructions, and PC (computer) skills
A capacity to learn, synthesize, make critical judgments, work independently, place patients and families first, and collaborate with the team members who are recognized leaders within healthcare
Licensed as a MT (Medical Technologist), or MLS (Medical Laboratory Scientist), CLT (Clinical Laboratory Technician)
ASCP, NCA (merged with ACP) and AMT certifications for work in a clinical laboratory setting that does not require state licensure outside of California
Military Facility with proof of military clinical experience
Medical Facilities outside the United States and territories that are CAP (College of American Pathologist) and The Joint Commission accredited are acceptable
Doctoral, Master's or bachelor's degree in a Chemical, Biological, Clinical or Medical Laboratory Science, or Medical Technology from accredited school
Falls within the CMS interpretive guidelines for education requirements
All foreign degrees must be accompanied by a confirmation letter certifying that your education is US equivalent
Benefits
$10,000 Sign on Bonus for Full Time Night Shift Positions!
Company
Memorial Hospital of Gardena
Memorial Hospital of Gardena is a 172-bed acute care hospital which has been providing high quality medical services to the city of Gardena and the surrounding areas of Los Angeles County for over 50 years.
201-500 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Growth StageLeadership Team
Araceli Lonergan
CEO
Victor Carrasco, FACHE
Chief Executive Officer
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