Clinical Lab Scientist Microbiology Full-Time Days

If you are unable to complete this application due to a disability, contact this employer to ask for an accommodation or an alternative application process. Position Summary Perform high complexity clinical laboratory procedures to include bacteriology, mycobacteriology, mycology, and parasitology. Possess ability to exercise good independent judgment. Assume responsibility for daily department operations. Assist the department supervisor in evaluation and development of new procedures and training. Responsibilities Perform all microbiology procedures including bacteriology, mycobacteriology, mycology, and parasitology. Participate in the development of new techniques and procedures. Evaluate and solve problems related to specimen collection and processing. Demonstrate ability to engage in regular and continuous decision making, having an impact on people, costs and quality of service. Assume full responsibility for valid results and review. Assume responsibility for mycology and mycobacteriology areas including proficiency testing, quality control, policies and procedure development. Be familiar with laws and regulations for state and federal agencies, and College of American Pathologists (CAP). Assume responsibility for the department in the absence of the supervisor. Assist supervisor in developing in-service and continuing education programs for employees; participate in training and orientation of new employees; give guidance and direction to support personnel. Help develop new procedures and update old procedures as needed. Able to adjust shift hours to cover absences and vacations; assist in specimen processing and set up as needed. Able to work alone. Demonstrate knowledge of laboratory computer system regarding ordering, reporting, and verifying results, and computer downtime procedures. Perform quality control and calibration procedures that monitor instruments applying acceptability criteria. Execute predefined plans of action in response to quality control and document actions. Perform instrument preventive maintenance and troubleshoot malfunctioning test systems/instruments. Differentiates and resolves technical, instrument, physiological causes of problems or unexpected test results; institute corrective action for any problem in the laboratory. Process samples and orders based on physician requests. Perform inventories, order and maintain reasonable supplies. Demonstrate knowledge of age specific care, including but not limited to, identifying the need for additional safety measures, physiological normal values/readings, assessing skin integrity, behavior, motor skills, and activities that place patients at risk; communicate effectively in a clear, concise, understandable manner. Incorporate the HPMC mission of “quality care with compassion and respect” into daily performance of job functions. Communicate problems and concerns to Supervisor. Respond acceptably to priority specifications for tests. Shift Shift: Days Hours: 6:30am - 3:00pm Shift Hours: 8 Type: Full-Time

FTE: 1.0

Compensation Salary Range: $57.91 To $67.23 Hourly Minimum Education Bachelor's degree in biological science or related field. Minimum Work Experience and Qualifications Three to five years’ experience in a clinical laboratory. Two years recent experience in bacteriology, mycobacteriology, mycology, and parasitology. Ability to communicate effectively verbally and in writing. Must be able to work in a union environment. Required Licensure, Certification, Registration or Designation MT (ASCP) certification. California Clinical Laboratory Scientist license. Current Los Angeles County Fire Card required (within 30 days of employment). Assault Response Competency (ARC) required within 30 days of hire. #J-18808-Ljbffr Hollywood Presbyterian