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USC Verdugo Hills Hospital · 15 hours ago

Clinical Laboratory Scientist, Blood Bank - Blood Bank - Per Diem 8 Hour Days (Non-Exempt) (Non-Union)

Los Angeles, CA - Health Sciences Campus

Full-time

Onsite

Entry, Mid Level

$53/hr - $87.45/hr

1+ years exp

USC Verdugo Hills Hospital is seeking a Clinical Laboratory Scientist specialized in Blood Banking. The role involves performing a variety of blood banking analyses, ensuring the accuracy and reliability of patient test results, and adhering to laboratory standards.

Responsibilities

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, reliability and productivity

Recognizes normal, abnormal, unusual and critical results and takes appropriate action as established by laboratory policy, 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

Assists in training personnel

Functions independently in performing responsibilities, organizing and prioritizing work, assisting others 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

Adheres to established Hospital and Departmental policies and procedures

Possesses both a theoretical and working knowledge of all procedures and instrumentation in assigned areas. Understands the clinical significance of each test performed

Identifies and correct problems that may adversely affect test performance or reporting of test results. Adheres to, performs and documents all calibration, maintenance and quality control as required according to the laboratory policies and procedures

Performs other duties as assigned

Qualification

Clinical Laboratory ScientistCalifornia Clinical Laboratory LicenseQuality ControlASCP CertificationBiochemical AnalysisMicrosoft OfficeTime ManagementCommunication Skills

Required

High School or equivalent

And/or equivalent training for California Clinical Laboratory Scientist or California Specialty (Limited) License

Organization/time management skills

Demonstrates excellent verbal and written communication skills

The ability to work with physicians, staff and professionals in multiple settings and locations and to promote diversity in the workplace

Knowledge of basic computer skills including Microsoft Office applications

Clinical Laboratory Scientist - CLS OR Limited license from the State of California

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 Prior experience and/or CLS training to include: specialized and complex analysis, quality control, calibration, QC evaluation, inventory control, preventative maintenance, and quality improvement related to Clinical Laboratory field

ASCP Certification