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County of Los Angeles · 1 month ago

CLINICAL LABORATORY SCIENTIST I (Blood Bank)

Los Angeles, CA

Full-time

Onsite

New Grad, Entry Level

0+ years exp

The County of Los Angeles is seeking a Clinical Laboratory Scientist I for its Department of Health Services. The role involves performing a variety of standardized clinical laboratory tests within a blood bank area, including biochemical tests, hematological tests, and blood component activities.

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Responsibilities

Performs specific biochemical tests on body specimens such as whole blood, blood plasma, serum, urine, spinal fluid, gastric secretions and similar products to determine the presence and quantity of metabolic and endocrine substances such as glucose, albumin, protein, urea, electrolytes, enzymes, acetone bodies, thyroid proteins, reproductive hormones, and tumor markers or to identify the presence and amount of toxic substances such as drugs and poisons

Performs macroscopic and microscopic examination of urine samples for the determination of blood glucose and albumin; to detect the presence of acetone bodies, blood, bile derivatives, Bruce-Jones protein, drugs and poisons in the urine using a urinometer and determines specific gravity of urine

Conducts hematological tests such as red blood cell count, reticulocyte, platelet, eosinophil, and leukocyte counts; microscopically examines blood smears for abnormal cells, and performs blood sedimentation tests, hemoglobin determinations, and hematocrits

Cultures, isolates, and identifies enteric pathogens, parasites, tubercle bacilli, pathogenic bacteria, fungi, and other micro-organisms in blood, sputum, urine, feces, exudates, tissues, spinal fluid and similar substances using standardized laboratory procedures

Draws, groups, types, and cross-matches donor-recipient blood; performs antibody screening tests and antibody identification tests to resolve cross-matching problems; issues whole blood and blood components for transfusion purposes and performs related blood bank activities

Performs immuno serological test methods such as flocculation, agglutination, complement filtration, direct and indirect fluorescence, enzyme immuno assays, molecular pathology, and serologic tests to determine the efficacy of test performed and to identify the presence and measure the quantities of antibodies associated with various medical conditions

Calibrates laboratory instruments following prescribed methods, and performs other quality control and improvement procedures to assure the operational accuracy of equipment and test reproducibility; performs manufacturer recommended period routine maintenance on such equipment

Utilizes computer programs that operate in conjunction with laboratory equipment; enters test results, quality control and improvement data

Provides instructions to medical personnel on specimen collection requirements such as the type of container and appropriate volume, type of preservative and other handling instructions

Provides bench-level instruction on the detailed aspects of assignment to licensed trainees and new laboratory scientists and medical personnel in training

Oversees the work of Laboratory Assistants assigned to assist with testing

Qualification

Clinical Laboratory Scientist licenseBlood bank experienceBiochemical testingHematological testsImmuno serological methodsQuality control proceduresLaboratory equipment calibrationSpecimen collection instructionsTrainingInstruction

Required

Six (6) months experience as a Clinical Laboratory Scientist in an approved laboratory• blood bank

A valid and current license to practice as a Clinical Laboratory Scientist issued by the State of California Department of Public Health

An approved laboratory is defined as a clinical laboratory that has a federal issued Clinical Laboratory Improvement Amendment Laboratory Certificate of Accreditation that authorizes the laboratory to accept human specimens for the purpose of performing laboratory examinations, and is accredited by the College of American Pathologists (CAP) or The Joint Commission

At the time of appointment, the successful candidate must have a license to practice as a Clinical Laboratory Scientist issued by the State of California Department of Public Health

All required licenses and certifications must be active and unrestricted, or your application will not be accepted