Clinical Lab Scientist Per Diem Orange Coast Medical Center Fountain Valley, CA RN

Clinical Lab Scientist Per Diem

Location: Fountain Valley

Department: Clinical Lab - NonPatient

Status: Per Diem

Shift: Nights

Pay Range*: $60.00/hr.

*Every other weekend (Friday and Saturday) rotations. CLS generalist to rotate in all areas of the laboratory (no Blood Bank).

MemorialCare is a nonprofit integrated health system that includes four leading hospitals, award-winning medical groups consisting of over 200 sites of care, and more than 2,000 physicians throughout Orange and Los Angeles Counties. We are committed to increasing access to patient-centric, affordable, and high-quality healthcare; your personal contributions are integral to MemorialCare's recognition as a market leader and innovator in value-based and other care models.

Across our family of medical centers, we support each one of our bright, talented employees in reaching the highest levels of professional development, contribution, collaboration, and accountability. Whatever your role and whatever expertise you bring, we are dedicated to helping you achieve your full potential in an environment of respect, innovation, and teamwork.

Position Summary

The Clinical Laboratory Scientist will (CLS) will perform laboratory duties as scheduled; produce accurate and timely laboratory results in accordance with Orange Coast Memorial Medical Center Laboratory Services department standards and procedures. The Clinical Laboratory Scientist must be able to assess and interpret data about the patient's status in order to identify each patient's age specific needs and provide the care needed for that patient population.

Essential Functions and Responsibilities of the Job

1. Perform pre-analysis, analysis and post-analysis of laboratory tests according to the core lab department's protocols and procedures.

2. Follow laboratory protocol to ensure proper identification of patients and specimens.

3. Evaluate tests results, test processes, quality control and assurance requirements where applicable.

4. Ability to meet department scheduling and attendance requirements.

5. Require effective communication, verbally, in writing and through other means.

6. Consistently apply infection control policies and procedures.

7. Attend and actively participate in department specific education, training, in-services, process improvement initiatives and staff meetings.

8. Participates in performance improvement projects in the laboratory.

9. Ensures equipment and safety devices are used as intended and designed.

10. Ensures compliance at all times with hospital and laboratory policies and procedures.

11. Perform data management and documentation activities.

12. Perform other reasonably related duties as assigned.

13. Ability to be at work and be on time

14. Ability to follow company policies, procedures and directives

15. Ability to interact in a positive and constructive manner

16. Ability to prioritize and multitask

Placement in the pay range is based on multiple factors including, but not limited to, relevant years of experience and qualifications. In addition to base pay, there may be additional compensation available for this role, including but not limited to, shift differentials, extra shift incentives, and bonus opportunities. Health and wellness is our passion at MemorialCarethat includes taking good care of employees and their dependents. We offer high quality health insurance plan options, so you can select the best choice for your family. And there's more... Check out our MemorialCare Benefits for more information about our Benefits and Rewards.