Clinical Laboratory Scientist - Per Diem - Blood Bank

Posting number: 26-98702- 02AL

Department: RUHS-Medical Center

Job classification: CLINICAL LABORATORY SCIENTIST - PER DIEM

Posting type: Open & Promotional

Categories: Laboratory, Allied Health, Health Sciences

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Riverside University Health System is seeking a Per Diem - Clinical Laboratory Scientist for the Laboratory of the Medical Center, located in Moreno Valley, CA.

Ideal candidates will bring significant understanding of and experience with blood bank/hematology testing and instrumentation, and have strong knowledge of quality control, quality assurance, and laboratory regulations (CAP, CLIA, AABB, OSHA). They will have the ability to manage multiple priorities within a busy laboratory environment while maintaining accuracy and attention to detail. Please ensure your resume reflects your experience with Blood Bank in detail.

Shifts will generally be 3pm-11:30pm and 11:00pm - 7:30 am, with every other weekend (required), along with holidays and other shift coverage as needed. A valid Clinical Laboratory Scientist (CLS) license (MTA) is required.

Meet the Team! At Riverside University Health System Medical Center, a dedicated team of healthcare professionals works collaboratively each day to improve lives throughout Riverside County. With nationally recognized programs and specialized services, the organization offers a dynamic environment where diverse talents are valued and team members find meaningful opportunities to contribute to high-quality patient care.

• Performs a range of general clinical laboratory work such as hematological, serological, chemical, bacteriological, parasitological, toxicological and radioimmunoassay tests using standardized procedures to determine incidence of disease or abnormal conditions.

• Groups, types, and cross matches blood and determines blood count.

• Performs qualitative and quantitative chemical analyses of blood, urine, and other body fluids.

• Operates and maintains manual and automated laboratory equipment.

• Prepares culture media, stains, and reagents; may maintain records of stock levels of various chemicals, reagents and diagnostic products in a section of the clinical laboratory.

• Analyzes and interprets laboratory data which may include the review of quality control reports to assure that test results are within proper parameters.

• May participate in the training of entry level and student clinical laboratory technology personnel.

• Maintains records and makes reports.

Recruiting Guidelines

Knowledge of:Principles, techniques, equipment, and terminology necessary for the full range of laboratory diagnosis of diseases and abnormal conditions; Common disease causes; Methods of transmission and control of communicable diseases; Proper laboratory safety procedures.

Ability to: Operate, calibrate, and maintain technical laboratory equipment; Skillfully perform a wide range of difficult standardized laboratory test; Maintain technical records and prepare reports; Establish and maintain effective working relationships with fellow employees; Assist in the instruction of entry level and student clinical laboratory technology personnel in laboratory techniques and procedures.

License: Possession of a valid Clinical Laboratory Scientist license issued by the State of California Department of Public Health.