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Clinical Lab Scientist

Bakersfield Memorial Hospital

#Quality Control #OSHA #Medical Terminology #Specimen Collection #Microbiology #Acute Care #Patient Diagnosis #CDC #Laboratory Services

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Perform complex analytical laboratory tests across various disciplines to provide accurate diagnostic data for patient treatment. Collaborate with healthcare professionals to resolve specimen handling issues and assist in training laboratory students.

Requirements summary

Must possess a California Clinical Laboratory Scientist (CLS) license and the necessary education for certification. One year of acute care hospital experience is preferred.

professional certificateQuality ControlOrganizational SkillsCommunication SkillsProblem SolvingRegulatory ComplianceMedical TerminologyData EntryMicrobiologyChemistryHematologySpecimen AnalysisLaboratory Instrument Maintenance

Job description

Where You’ll Work Founded in 1956, Dignity Health - Memorial Hospital is a 385-bed, acute care, nonprofit hospital located in Bakersfield, California.
Serving nearly 100,000 patients annually, the hospital offers a full complement of services including heart care, maternity care, and orthopedics.
Additionally, Memorial Hospital has been recognized as an LGBTQ+ Healthcare Equality Leader by the Human Rights Campaign Foundation.
It is a Joint Commission-certified Primary Stroke Center, and its Lauren Small Children’s Center is the first comprehensive pediatric program in Kern County.
One Community.
One Mission.
One California Job Summary and Responsibilities As our Clinical Lab Scientist, you will be a critical diagnostic expert, performing complex laboratory tests to ensure accurate, timely results vital for patient diagnosis and treatment.Every day, you will execute a wide range of analytical procedures across various lab disciplines (hematology, chemistry, microbiology, etc.).
You'll analyze specimens, operate/maintain instruments, interpret results, and conduct quality control, providing crucial data for clinical decisions.To be successful in this role, you must demonstrate a strong scientific foundation, advanced technical proficiency, exceptional problem-solving skills, and meticulous attention to detail.
Your paramount commitment will be to accuracy and regulatory adherence.
Interacts with physician, nurses, ward clerks, phlebotomists, other clinical laboratory scientists and other health care professionals in the resolution of problems involving patient specimen collection and handling, appropriateness of specimens, clarification of orders and result reporting.
Consults with Clinical Laboratory Scientists, Laboratory Supervisors, Administrative Director of Laboratory Services, Medical Director of Laboratory Services, or Pathologists for policy clarification and problem resolution.
Operates lab computer system according to manuals in each department.
Familiarity and compliance with general laboratory safety practices, MSDS guidelines, State of California regulations and requirements, OSHA standards, CDC recommendation and universal precautions.
Participates in the clinical laboratory scientist teaching program to assist in the training of Clinical Laboratory Scientist students, MLT students, or other established programs.
Performs other related duties as assigned.
Job Requirements Minimum Requirements: CA CLS Education level necessary to obtain required licensure and certifications Preferred Skills: One year acute care hospital experience preferred.

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