Clinical Lab Scientist - West Hollywood, United States - Mens Health Foundation

Mens Health Foundation
Mens Health Foundation
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West Hollywood, United States

2 weeks ago

Mark Lane

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Description

Are you in search of a fulfilling and meaningful position? Do you want to work for an organization that promotes growth and development?

  • Here at Men's Health Foundation, we envision a world where inequity and stigma do not separate people from healthcare.
    "Reimagining Healthcare" is our commitment to affirming the unique experience of every patient. We prioritize our patients' evolving needs and strive to help each patient feel comfortable, understood, and respected.

Why Men's Health Foundation?
Men's Health Foundation is seeking compassionate, mission-driven individuals.

We believe that by reimagining how healthcare is delivered, we can help create greater health equity for those most at risk, breaking down barriers to care.

We welcome all backgrounds, gender identities, and expressions.


_ We recognize our staff as the heart of our organization and seek to provide a __generous and competitive benefits package_
_ to support our employee's well-being


We offer the following:
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  • Medical, Dental, Vision, Life and LTD insurance _(may be eligible on the 1st of the month following date of hire)_
  • 11 Paid Holidays + 1 mental health day
  • 401(k) Retirement plan _(may be eligible for employer matching up to 5% following completion of 90th day of employment)_
  • Flexible Spending Account (FSA)
  • 40 hours of sick pay _(following completion of 90th day of employment)_
  • 120 hours of PTO accrued within the 1st year of employment

Overview:


Reporting to the Lab Manager, performs pre-analytical, analytical, and post-analytical phase testing of all complexities as defined by the Clinical Laboratory Improvement Act/Amendment (CLIA) to include specialized tests in all areas of the laboratory.

The Clinical Laboratory Scientist is responsible for the accuracy, reliability, and timeliness of patient test results used to diagnose, manage, and treat patients.

Communicates technical or general information to the laboratory manager, director, and medical staff. Monitors routine laboratory functions initiates corrective action and works to improve laboratory service and patient care.


Essential Functions and Responsibilities (This list may not include all the duties assigned.)
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  • Demonstrates proficiency, competency and understanding of fundamental principles of clinical laboratory procedures with mínimal amount of supervision.
  • Monitors and is accountable for test data, quality control, quality assurance, preventive maintenance, proficiency testing, and all operations related to laboratory testing procedures.
  • Notifies Laboratory Manager of any irregularities of factors, which may influence test results.
  • Ability to troubleshoot equipment and test methods.
  • Identifies and resolves unusual laboratory situations and notifies laboratory Manager.
  • Assists in evaluating new tests procedures when requested.
  • Maintains overall safety (including chemical and biological) of the department in accordance with established safety, infection control and procedure protocols.
  • Accepts responsibility of assisting in work areas not primarily his/her own.
  • Monitors supplies and reagents and notifies appropriate parties of par levels.
  • As necessary and appropriate, may perform any clerical or other duties of support staff/laboratory assistants that may be assigned such as performing phlebotomy or sample Accessioning.
  • Other duties may be assigned, as required.

Qualifications:


  • Valid California Clinical Laboratory Scientist license required.
  • ASCP Board of Registry certification as Medical Technologist is preferred.
  • Bachelor's degree in biology or related science.
  • Minimum 2 years clinical Hematology experience.

Language Skills:

Must be able to read, write and speak the English language fluently. Ability to read, analyze, and interpret general business periodicals, professional journals, technical procedures, or governmental regulations.

Must have the ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from groups of managers, clients, customers, and the public in person.


Mathematical Skills:


Ability to calculate figures and amounts such as dollar totals, monetary conversions, discounts, interest, fractions, decimals, percentages, area, and volume.


Reasoning Ability:


Ability to solve technical and practical problems and deal with various intangibles in situations where only limited communication, support, information, and access exist.

Ability to interpret various instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form.


Computer Skills:


Must have good computer skills and be proficient in the use of systems to complete correspondence, documents, spreadsheets, and presentations, such as Microsoft Outlook and Office, Word, Excel and PowerPoint, and Adobe Acrobat
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Physical Demands:


The physical demands described here represent those that must be met by an employee to perform the essential functions of this job successfully.

Reasonable accommoda
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