Clinical Lab Scientist

Company: Talent Healthcare Staffing
Location: Fortuna
Posted on: April 9, 2025

Job Description:

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Medical Lab Scientist (no Techs)
Generalist duties. Acute lab in 25 bed/9bed ER. CLS must be able to work and think independently as there is only 1 CLS on duty per shift. Limited Microbiology, gram staining required. Blood Bank does Type and Screen, PEG/AHG, Electonic/IS/Full XM, DAT. Antibody ID is managed by the CLS on duty, but the Antibody ID and Antigen testing is sent to the BB reference lab. BB uses Wellsky.


* Collects, processes, and handles blood and/or other biological specimens according to established procedures; instructs patients in the proper collection of samples.
* Performs a variety of clinical laboratory tests in the areas of hematology, microbiology, immunology, clinical chemistry, and urinalysis, as assigned; conducts quantitative and qualitative chemical analyses of body fluids such as blood, urine, and spinal fluid; performs blood counts using microscope.
* Conducts blood tests for transfusion purposes; may draw blood from patient's finger, ear lobe, or vein observing principles of asepsis to obtain blood samples.
* Develops and maintains cell/tissue cultures for testing purposes, as appropriate; isolates and identifies specimens, using advanced laboratory techniques.
* Performs quality control on test results, ensuring validity and accuracy.
* Performs calibration and troubleshooting on testing systems and instruments to ensure adherence to established standards of accuracy.
* Keeps records and reports on results according to established procedures.
* Practices safety, environmental, and/or infection control methods.
* Performs miscellaneous job-related duties as assigned.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $50.00 - $55.00 per hour

Schedule:
* Day shift



Experience:
* Medical Lab Scientist: 2 years (Preferred)

License/Certification:
* CA CDPH (Preferred)
* ASCP (Preferred)

Work Location: In person

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