Clinical Laboratory Scientist

Overview:

Monterey Park Hospital, located in the San Gabriel Valley of Los Angeles County, is recruiting for a Clinical Laboratory Scientist for our Laboratory Department. Monterey Park Hospital is a 101 bed acute care community hospital. Monterey Park Hospital has provided our community with advanced medical and culturally sensitive healthcare services for over 40 years. The position reports to the Clinical Lab Director.

The Clinical Lab Scientist (CLS) assists in the operation of the hospital laboratory by overseeing and performing routine tests in a section of the laboratory. He/she assumes responsibility for the accuracy of results and the appropriate documentation of patient, quality control, and maintenance data. The CLS consults with the nursing and medical staff as needed. The candidate that is selected must be flexible to occasionally work other days/shifts as needed.

Qualifications:

Minimum Experience: One year experience in a clinical laboratory; hospital laboratory preferred; New Grads & Foreign Grads welcome; able to communicate properly in English because of physician, nurse, and patient contact.

Required Licensure: Valid Clinical Laboratory Scientist license from the State of California Department of Health Services. ASCP certification preferred.