MLK Community Healthcare · 1 day ago
Clinical Lab Scientist - Microbiology - Per Diem
LA Metro Area
Full-time
Onsite
Entry Level
$39/hr - $57/hr
1+ years expMLK Community Healthcare is seeking a Clinical Laboratory Scientist specializing in Microbiology. The primary responsibility of this role is to perform laboratory testing on patient samples, ensure quality control, and maintain equipment within the Microbiology section of the laboratory.
Health CareHospitalNon ProfitTherapeutics
Responsibilities
Processes samples and performs the required sample transport, accessioning and prenalytical processing
Performs all aspects of laboratory testing and according to standard operating procedures to include pre analytical, analytical and post analytical phases. Demonstrates the required skill set to solve most problems and handles difficult situations with little or no supervision. Has the written and oral communicative abilities adequate to comprehend technical material and communicate with medical professionals
Adheres to the required quality control set up and review. Maintains a level of understanding for quality control requirements for review and approval prior to patient sample testing
Performs the required equipment maintenance based on bench assignment within specified timeframes and maintains accurate and complete documentation. Takes the initiate for equipment maintenance log replacement as needed
Performs the required daily Microbiology Quality Control and maintains accurate and complete documentation
Demonstrates the required competency with instrument/equipment operation. Able to trouble shoot and follow through with service repair to ensure instrument is functioning in a timely manner
Demonstrates the required competency to evaluate and work up Microbiology cultures. Ability to correlate biochemical and morphological results and antimicrobial patterns
Adheres to the required documentation when using supplies. Performs parallel testing as required
Assists with ordering labeling and putting supplies away-demonstrates self-direction with inventory management
Maintains an organized and clean work environment
Performs other related duties as assigned
Qualification
Required
Bachelor Degree - Science
1 year Microbiology clinical laboratory experience, including internship experience, may be considered
CA Clinical Laboratory Scientist License or Clinical Microbiologist Scientist
One year clinical laboratory experience, including internship experience, may be considered
Strong interpersonal and organizational skills
Proficient with computer
Company
MLK Community Healthcare
MLK Community Healthcare (MLKCH) is an award-winning health system that provides quality care to the medically-underserved community of South Los Angeles.
1001-5000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageLeadership Team
Elaine Batchlor
CEO
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