Clinical Laboratory Scientist

As a healthcare professional in an ever changing labor market, you are making an important choice about where to begin or continue your career. In exploring the options available, you will want to consider Pacifica Hospital of the Valley. We are a small hospital HEART, serving the San Fernando Valley community. Pacifica Hospital of the Valley provides our patients with quality healthcare, in a compassionate, friendly and healing environment.

We are currently seeking qualified candidates for the position of:

Clinical Laboratory Scientist

Under general direction, the Clinical Laboratory Scientist (CLS) is responsible for performing specialized tasks involving medical laboratory testing. The CLS performs laboratory testing and reports results, proof tests and assumes responsibility for accuracy.

Responsibilities:

• Performs procedures which include calibrating of instruments, assessing accuracy of equipment, determining accuracy of tests ensuring they are reproducible.
• Reads test results and examines and interprets outcome to identify departures from “norms.” Activities include hematological, biochemical, serological and microbiologic tests.
• Develops recording systems to assure necessary controls in each step of procedure and proper documentation.
• Responsible for simple maintenance and adjustment of equipment and making up more difficult reagents.
• May direct work of laboratory support staff.

Education/Training/Experience:

• Bachelor’s Degree in Biological Science.
• Current CA CLS License.
• Minimum 1-year clinical laboratory experience in an acute care environment.
• Ability to effectively communicate (verbal and written); Must be able to deal tactfully with patients, physicians and staff.