CHA Hollywood Presbyterian Medical Center · 6 hours ago
Clinical Lab Scientist Per-Diem Varied
LA Metro Area
Full-time
Onsite
Entry Level
1+ years expCHA Hollywood Presbyterian Medical Center is seeking a Clinical Lab Scientist to ensure the validity of test results and maintain quality control in the laboratory. The role involves troubleshooting instruments, training new employees, and adhering to compliance regulations while providing quality care to various patient populations.
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Responsibilities
Assures validity of test results
Applies criteria for specimen rejection
Demonstrates knowledge of Quality Control, calibration and standardization of instruments
Exercises good judgment and proper interpretation of Quality Control data and assumes responsibility for decisions
Trouble-shoots instruments and performs routine preventive maintenance
Demonstrates knowledge of laboratory computer system regarding ordering, reports and verifies results and downtime computer procedures
Is familiar with laws and regulations that apply to the laboratory
Participates in training of new employees
Demonstrates knowledge of age specific care, including but not limited to, identifying the need for additional safety measures, physiological normal values/readings; and assessing skin integrity, behavior, motor skills and/or activities that place patients at risk as well as communicates effectively in a clear, concise, understandable manner
Applicable for the populations Infant, Pediatric, Adult and Geriatrics
Incorporates HPMC mission of “quality care with compassion and respect” into daily performance of job functions
Communicates problems/concerns to Supervisor
Responds acceptably to priority specifications for tests
Understands and can verbalize VBP goals/targets. Consistently participates in the unit and hospital specific action plans to improve HCAHPS scores
Is able to use AIDET in all settings
Understands is individually accountable for achieving core measures, HCAHPS and other VBP goals
Consistently supports compliance and the Code of Conduct (Hollywood Presbyterian Medical Center's code of Conduct) by maintaining the privacy and confidentiality of information, protecting the assets of the organization, acting with ethics and integrity, reporting non-compliance, and adhering to applicable federal, state and local laws and regulations, accreditation and license requirements (if applicable), and Hollywood Presbyterian Medical Center's policies and procedures
Qualification
Required
Assures validity of test results
Applies criteria for specimen rejection
Demonstrates knowledge of Quality Control, calibration and standardization of instruments
Exercises good judgment and proper interpretation of Quality Control data and assumes responsibility for decisions
Trouble-shoots instruments and performs routine preventive maintenance
Demonstrates knowledge of laboratory computer system regarding ordering, reports and verifies results and downtime computer procedures
Is familiar with laws and regulations that apply to the laboratory
Participates in training of new employees
Demonstrates knowledge of age specific care, including but not limited to, identifying the need for additional safety measures, physiological normal values/readings; and assessing skin integrity, behavior, motor skills and/or activities that place patients at risk as well as communicates effectively in a clear, concise, understandable manner
Applicable for the populations Infant, Pediatric, Adult and Geriatrics
Incorporates HPMC mission of 'quality care with compassion and respect' into daily performance of job functions
Communicates problems/concerns to Supervisor
Responds acceptably to priority specifications for tests
Understands and can verbalize VBP goals/targets. Consistently participates in the unit and hospital specific action plans to improve HCAHPS scores
Is able to use AIDET in all settings
Understands is individually accountable for achieving core measures, HCAHPS and other VBP goals
Consistently supports compliance and the Code of Conduct (Hollywood Presbyterian Medical Center's code of Conduct) by maintaining the privacy and confidentiality of information, protecting the assets of the organization, acting with ethics and integrity, reporting non-compliance, and adhering to applicable federal, state and local laws and regulations, accreditation and license requirements (if applicable), and Hollywood Presbyterian Medical Center's policies and procedures
Bachelor's Degree in laboratory technology or related field
One year experience in a hospital laboratory
Excellent communication skills
Extensive experience working with physicians and other clinicians; must have examples of successful collaborative efforts
Must be able to work in a union environment
California Clinical Laboratory Scientist license
Fire Card
Assault Response Competency (ARC) (within 30 days of employment)
Company
CHA Hollywood Presbyterian Medical Center
CHA Hollywood Presbyterian Medical Center is a full-service, acute care hospital. It serves multicultural communities with quality medical.
1001-5000 employees
Funding
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Jamie Yoo
Chief Executive Officer
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