Clinical Laboratory Scientist; CLS II - Clinical Lab

Position: Clinical Laboratory Scientist (CLS II) - Clinical Lab

Overview

Montclair Hospital Medical Center is a 106-bed acute care, not-for-profit community hospital recognized with national awards. The facility values quality, compassion, and community.

We are seeking a Clinical Laboratory Scientist (CLS II) – Clinical Lab to join our team. This is a per diem position with a variable shift.

Facility

Montclair Hospital Medical Center

Location

US-CA-Montclair

Position details

• Location:
  
  US-CA-Montclair
• :
• Category:
  Clinical Professional
• Position Type:
  Per Diem
• Shift: Variable
• Job Type: Non-Exempt

Responsibilities

Adhere to the laboratory's procedures for the collection, processing, analysis, and reporting of patient test results, per applicable CA regulations and scope of practice.

Follow the laboratory's established quality control policies and procedures, documenting corrective actions taken when test systems deviate from specifications.

Identify problems that may affect test performance and either correct the problem or promptly notify the supervisor, Director, or Medical Director.

Perform a wide variety of laboratory procedures requiring independent judgment using manual and automated methods in Hematology, Blood Bank, Chemistry, Urinalysis, Coagulation, Microbiology, Immunology, and related disciplines.

Maintain instruments and equipment (daily, weekly, monthly, or as needed) and document maintenance performed.

Review the accuracy of patient results prior to release or reporting.

Recognize age-specific differences in expected results from newborns to geriatrics.

Ensure proficiency testing samples are tested in the same manner as patient samples and collaborate with other laboratories as required by regulations.

May be required to perform venipuncture or capillary puncture across age groups from newborn to geriatrics.

Assist in development and maintenance of laboratory policies and procedures.

Adhere to all department and hospital policies related to safety, infection control, emergency preparedness, and human resources.

May be assigned as General Supervisor, with responsibility for the section or department during the shift.

May have responsibilities related to LIS and/or point-of-care testing (POC).

Other tasks or responsibilities may be assigned by the department manager/director.

Qualifications

Education, Experience, Training

Requires two years of clinical laboratory work experience covering all areas of a clinical laboratory.

Bachelor's Degree in biological science, chemical, physical, biological, or clinical laboratory science, or medical technology from an accredited institution, or other educational requirements per California Code of Registration, Title 17, Section 1032, Clinical Laboratory Scientist (generalist).

Requires current and valid California State License.

Pay Transparency

Montclair Hospital Medical Center offers competitive compensation. A reasonable compensation estimate for this role is $54.33 per hour. The exact starting compensation will be determined at the time of hire, considering factors such as skillset, years of applicable experience, education, credentials, and licensure.

Employment Status

Per Diem

Shift

Variable

Equal Employment Opportunity

Company is an equal employment opportunity employer. Company prohibits discrimination based on race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, age (as allowed by law), disability, military status, genetic information, or any other basis protected by applicable laws. The company also prohibits harassment based on these protected categories. Know Your Rights: EEOC Know Your Rights

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