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County of Los Angeles · 4 hours ago

CLINICAL LABORATORY SCIENTIST I (North County)

Los Angeles County, CA

Full-time

Onsite

New Grad, Entry Level

The County of Los Angeles is the second largest municipal health system in the nation, providing health services to a diverse population. They are seeking a Clinical Laboratory Scientist I to perform standardized clinical laboratory tests in various specialties and ensure the accuracy of laboratory results.

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Comp. & Benefits

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, Bence-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 and patient 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

Assists with inventory control, ordering supplies, storing supplies, stocking/restocking supplies and rotating supplies to ensure timely use

Oversees the work of Laboratory Assistants and Phlebotomy Technicians assigned to assist with testing

Qualification

Clinical Laboratory Scientist licenseBiochemical testingHematological testingMicrobiological testingQuality control proceduresInstructional skillsInventory controlComputer proficiency

Required

Valid and Current Clinical Laboratory Scientist's license, issued by the State of California Department of Health Services

Clinical Laboratory Scientist license issued by the State of California Department of Health Services

Applicants must attach a valid legible photocopy of their license to practice as a Clinical Laboratory Scientist at the time of filing

Applicants who currently practice and/or reside in another state, must have a valid and unrestricted license to practice as a Clinical Laboratory Scientist

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 Health Services

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