Keck Medicine of USC · 1 day ago
Clinical Lab Scientist, Senior - Clinical Lab - Full Time 8 Hour Days (Non-Exempt) (Non-Union)
Los Angeles, CA
Full-time
Onsite
Mid, Senior Level
$46/hr - $76.07/hr
4+ years expKeck Medicine of USC is seeking a Senior Clinical Laboratory Scientist who will perform specialized Blood Banking analysis and manage staff within the Clinical Laboratory. The role involves technical supervision, administrative management, and ensuring quality control and proficiency of laboratory staff.
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Responsibilities
Coordinates and integrates department services on intradepartmental, interdepartmental And hospital wide levels
Plans for provision of service through provision of appropriate levels of qualified competent staff. Policies and procedures are in place to support scope of service
Establishes and maintains performance improvement and quality control activities which support the department and the hospital
Provides for orientation, training, and continuing education of staff
Monitor space/resource requirements and utilization of outside resources
Performs a variety of manual, semi-automated and automated Biochemical, Hematological, Microbiological and/or Blood Bank analysis on varied patient specimens, maintaining a high degree of accuracy and productivity
Recognizes normal, abnormal and critical results and taking appropriate action as required, including appropriate considerations for the age of the patient
Demonstrates proficiency in clerical and computer functions, for communicating results and for carrying out additional clinical and clerical duties to meet the needs of the Department
Assures results are available within defined TAT guidelines
Communicates and interacts effectively with co-workers, guests of the Institution and hospital clinical staff
Maintains professional growth and development
Participates in the Department’s Quality Assurance Program and continuing education sessions
Help monitor supply levels, communicating with the supervisor for supplies that are needed, assisting in monitoring inventory, as assigned
Functions independently in performing responsibilities, organizing and prioritizing work, assisting other when work is caught up
Adheres to Safety / Infection Control guidelines using personal protective equipment as required
Willingness to take on new tasks and additional responsibilities
Displays flexibility to cover the lab in emergencies and difficult staffing situations
Obtains specimens from designated patients as necessary
Maintains an English speaking environment in all work areas
Adheres to established Hospital and Departmental policies and procedures
Performs other related duties as assigned or requested by the supervisor
Qualification
Required
High school or equivalent
Bachelor's degree Laboratory technology or related field
3 years Experience in an Acute Care Facility setting
1 - 2 years In a senior/ lead capacity or experience in a specialized area
Prior experience to include: specialized and complex analysis, computer experience, quality control, calibration, QC evaluation, inventory control, preventative maintenance, and quality improvement
Organization/time management skills
Able to function independently and as a member of a team
Committed to excellence in patient care and customer service
Knowledge of medical procedures and conditions and ability to understand, follow and successfully perform duties, including whole blood collection, and apheresis procedures, in accordance with administrative and clinical policies, regulations and procedures
Knowledge of GMP (good manufacturing practice in accordance with FDA, AABB, and State requirements
Knowledge of basic computer skills including Microsoft Office applications
Clinical Laboratory Scientist - CLS California Clinical Laboratory Scientist license or Clinical Laboratory Scientist Limited License
Fire Life Safety Training (LA City) If no card upon hire, one must be obtained within 30 days of hire and maintained by renewal before expiration date. (Required within LA City only)
Preferred
1 year 1-2 year experience in tertiary healthcare
Clinical Laboratory Specialist in Chemistry (ASCP) OR in Microbiology
Company
Keck Medicine of USC
Keck Medicine of USC is a Healthcare Center.
5001-10000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageLeadership Team
Rod Hanners
CEO of Keck Medicine of USC | President and CEO of USC Health System
Paige Asawa
Co-Founder & Program Director
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