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County of Los Angeles · 21 hours ago

CLINICAL LABORATORY SCIENTIST I (Non-Competitive)

Los Angeles County, CA

Full-time

Onsite

New Grad, Entry Level

The County of Los Angeles is seeking a Clinical Laboratory Scientist I to perform a variety of standardized clinical laboratory tests in a specialized area. The role involves calibrating laboratory instruments, overseeing Laboratory Assistants, and conducting biochemical and hematological tests to support healthcare services for the community.

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Comp. & Benefits

Responsibilities

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

Oversees the work of Laboratory Assistants assigned to assist with testing

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

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

Qualification

Clinical Laboratory Scientist licenseClinical Chemist Scientist LicenseClinical Microbiologist Scientist LicenseClinical Immunohematologist Scientist LicenseClinical Toxicologist Scientist LicenseClinical Hematologist Scientist LicenseQuality control proceduresLaboratory equipment maintenanceSpecimen collection instructionsBench-level instruction

Required

Clinical Laboratory Scientist license -OR- Limited Clinical Laboratory Scientist Licenses issued by the State of California Department of Public Health in one of the following specialties when assigned to a specialized area such as chemistry, microbiology, hematology, toxicology, and immunohematology

Clinical Chemist Scientist License

Clinical Microbiologist Scientist License

Clinical Immunohematologist Scientist License

Clinical Toxicologist Scientist License

Clinical Hematologist Scientist License

Applicants must ensure the License and Certification Section of the application is completed. Provide the title of your required license, the certificate number, date of issue, date of expiration, and the name of the issuing agency for the required license as specified in the selection requirements -OR- applicants must attach a legible photocopy of the license issued at the time of filing or email a copy to the analyst within 7 calendar days from the date of filing your application online. All required licenses and certifications must be active and unrestricted, or your application will not be accepted

Applicants claiming experience in a state other than California must provide their Clinical Laboratory Scientist License Number from that state on the application at the time of filing. Out-of-State experience provided on the application without the required license number will not be considered