**Clinical Lab Scientist I -Clinical Lab

Overview Sherman Oaks Hospital is a 153-bed, not-for-profit, acute-care community hospital located in Sherman Oaks, California. Staffed with over 500 employees and a team of physicians, the hospital is recognized for advanced technology and compassionate care and provides 24/7 emergency care in addition to a full range of specialized medical, surgical, and diagnostic services. Why Prime Healthcare? At Sherman Oaks Hospital, our dedicated team of professionals are committed to core values of quality, compassion, and community. As a member of the Prime Healthcare Foundation, Sherman Oaks Hospital actively seeks new members to join its award‑winning team. Benefits Sherman Oaks Hospital offers competitive compensation and a comprehensive benefits package that provides employees the flexibility to tailor benefits according to their individual needs. Paid time off 401K retirement plan Medical coverage Dental coverage Vision coverage Tuition reimbursement Many more voluntary benefit options Responsibilities Adhere to the laboratory’s procedures for the collection, processing, analysis, and reporting of patient test results. Follow the laboratory’s established quality control policies and procedures in documenting all corrective actions taken when test systems deviate from established performance specifications. Be capable of identifying problems that may adversely affect test performance and either correct the problem or immediately notify the supervisor, director, or medical director. Perform a wide variety of laboratory procedures requiring independent judgment using both manual and automated methods in Hematology, Blood Bank, Chemistry, Urinalysis, Coagulation, Microbiology, Immunology, and any other discipline introduced into the laboratory. Perform and document maintenance—daily, weekly, monthly, or as needed—on instruments and equipment as appropriate. Review the accuracy of patient results prior to releasing or reporting. Recognize age‑specific differences in expected results for newborns to geriatrics. Ensure that proficiency testing samples are tested in the same manner as patient samples and that collaboration with other laboratories is prohibited prior to reporting proficiency testing results to the appropriate agencies. May be required to perform venipuncture or capillary puncture on various age groups from newborn to geriatrics. Assist in the development and maintenance of laboratory policies and procedures. Adhere to all department and hospital policies and procedures related to safety, infection control, emergency preparedness, and human resources. In the absence of a supervisor, may be assigned as Lead Tech, having responsibility for the section or department during the shift. May be assigned responsibilities related to point‑of‑care testing (POCT). Other tasks or responsibilities may be assigned by the department manager or director. Qualifications Requires a minimum one‑year work experience performing high‑complexity testing in hematology, chemistry, blood bank, and microbiology, or trained at an approved internship training program. Training or work experience must be comprehensive to cover all areas of the clinical laboratory. Bachelor’s Degree in biological science, chemical, physical, or biological science, medical laboratory technology, and/or equivalent from an accredited institution, or other educational requirements as stated in California Code of Registration, Title 17, Section 1032. Requires current and valid California State License. Pay Transparency Sherman Oaks Hospital offers competitive compensation and a comprehensive benefits package. Compensation estimate: $35.00 to $48.87 per hour. Final starting compensation will be determined at hiring based on skill set, experience, education, credentials, and licensure. Employment Status Full Time Shift Variable Equal Employment Opportunity Company is an equal employment opportunity employer. Discrimination against any applicant or employee based on race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, age, disability, military status, genetic information, or any other basis protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws is prohibited. Harassment based on these protected categories is also prohibited. Know Your Rights: Privacy Notice Privacy Notice for California Applicants: #J-18808-Ljbffr Sherman Oaks Hospital