Clinical Lab Scientist

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

Job Description:

#AlliedMedical 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-timePay: $50.00 - $55.00 per hourSchedule:* Day shiftExperience:* Medical Lab Scientist: 2 years (Preferred)License/Certification:* CA CDPH (Preferred)* ASCP (Preferred)Work Location: In personby Jobble

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