Clinical Lab Specialist – Oncology, Santa Monica

General Information

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Work Location: Santa Monica, USA Onsite or Remote Fully On-Site Work Schedule Monday-Friday, 9:30am-6pm Posted Date 01/29/2025 Salary Range: $53.31 - 71.04 Hourly Employment Type 2 - Staff: Career Duration Indefinite Job # 21909

Primary Duties and Responsibilities

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The Clinical Lab Specialist is responsible for performing the daily functions of the laboratory including, but not limited to specimen processing, analyzing and reporting of specimen results to ensure quality of patient care.  Operate clinical laboratory instruments utilized for testing and perform required daily preventive maintenance and quality control.

 

Salary range: $53.31/hr - $71.04/hr

Job Qualifications

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Required:

• Current California Clinical Laboratory Scientist license
• Knowledge of all aspects of a medical laboratory
• Possession of BLS from the American Heart Association and American Red Cross
• Bachelor’s degree or higher in Clinical Laboratory Science or related degree
• Ability to organize, prioritize, and follow through for multiple patients on an ongoing basis
• Minimum of two years recent experience and demonstrated technical competence performing hematology, chemistry, immunochemistry, and coagulation testing in a high volume setting
• Working knowledge of lab safety and test methodologies used in chemistry, hematology, and urinalysis
• Knowledge to recognize abnormal laboratory values and report to physicians
• Skill in usage of medical diagnostic equipment as well as working knowledge of instruments and supplies required to perform necessary blood tests
• Ability to accept direction from leadership and act promptly
• Demonstrated ability to establish and maintain cooperative working relationships with patients, peers, physicians and administrators
• Skill in listening perceptively, conveying awareness, and responding to patients and visitors with health concerns using tact and discretion
• Ability to interact diplomatically and sympathetically with patients, their families, and general public in a high volume, clinical setting
• Skill in performing tasks with frequent interruptions and/or distractions and inst