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The Clinical Laboratory Scientist performs a variety of standardized and highly specialized Biochemical, Hematological, Microbiological and Blood Banking, etc. analysis in the Clinical Laboratory. The Clinical Laboratory Scientist is responsible for the accuracy, reliability and timeliness of patient test results used for the diagnosis, management and treatment of patients.Essential Duties:Performs a variety of manual, semi-automated and automated Biochemical, Hematological, Microbiological and/or Blood Bank analysis on varied patient specimens, maintaining a high degree of accuracy, reliability and productivity.Recognizes normal, abnormal, unusual and critical results and takes appropriate action as established by laboratory policy, including appropriate considerations for the age of the patient.Demonstrates proficiency in clerical and computer functions, for communicating results and for carrying out additional clinical and clerical duties to meet the needs of the Department.Assures results are available within defined TAT guidelines.Communicates and interacts effectively with co-workers, guests of the Institution and hospital clinical staff.Maintains professional growth and development.Participates in the Department’s Quality Assurance Program and continuing education sessions.Help monitor supply levels, communicating with the supervisor for supplies that are needed, assisting in monitoring inventory, as assignedAssists in training personnel.Functions independently in performing responsibilities, organizing and prioritizing work, assisting others when work is caught up.Adheres to Safety / Infection Control guidelines using personal protective equipment as requiredWillingness to take on new tasks and additional responsibilitiesDisplays flexibility to cover the lab in emergencies and difficult staffing situationsObtains specimens from designated patients as necessary.Adheres to established Hospital and Departmental policies and procedures.Possesses both a theoretical and working knowledge of all procedures and instrumentation in assigned areas. Understands the clinical significance of each test performed.Identifies and correct problems that may adversely affect test performance or reporting of test results. Adheres to, performs and documents all calibration, maintenance and quality control as required according to the laboratory policies and procedures.Performs other duties as assigned.Required Qualifications:Req Bachelor’s Degree Degree in Related fieldReq Specialized/technical training Training for California Clinical Laboratory Scientist or California Specialty (Limited) LicenseReq 1 year Prior experience and/or CLS training to include: specialized and complex analysis, quality control, calibration, QC evaluation, inventory control, preventative maintenance, and quality improvement related to Clinical Laboratory field.Pref 1 year Point of Care ExperienceReq Organization/time management skills.Req Demonstrates excellent verbal and written communication skills.Req Well-developed planning, marketing, organizational development, and business skills.Req The ability to work with physicians, staff and professionals in multiple settings and locations and to promote diversity in the workplace.Req Sensitivity for and understanding of academic disciplines and issues.Req Knowledge of GMP (good manufacturing practice in accordance with FDA, AABB, and State requirements.Req Knowledge of basic computer skills including Microsoft Office applicationsPreferred Qualifications: Pref Clinical Laboratory Specialist in Microbiology (ASCP)Required Licenses/Certifications: Req Clinical Laboratory Scientist – CLS OR Limited license from the State of California.Req Fire Life Safety Training (LA City) If no card upon hire, one must be obtained within 30 days of hire and maintained by renewal before expiration date. (Required within LA City only)The hourly rate range for this position is $46.00 – $76.07. When extending an offer of employment, the University of Southern California considers factors such as (but not limited to) the scope and responsibilities of the position, the candidate’s work experience, education/training, key skills, internal peer equity, federal, state, and local laws, contractual stipulations, grant funding, as well as external market and organizational considerations.

Under the supervision of the Laboratory Information System Manager, the IT Analyst for Laboratory Systems, will work with external vendors, system owners, community partners, contractors and Health Science Campus leadership to design, develop, implement and make operational laboratory information systems. This incumbent will identify and document information technology design specifications based on analysis/assessment of user needs and generate need-gap analyses. This person will use sound knowledge to generate and develop system scope and objective, analyze and evaluate existing or proposed systems and devise or modify procedures to solve problems using data processing.Essential Duties:Analyze application and interface problems and workflow as well as user requirements to independently and collaboratively develop solutions.Demonstrate in- depth understanding of fundamentals of requirement specification, design, and testing of Interfaces/Data Integration technologies.Analyze and help define and document departmental requirements. Analyze a chain of events and applies technical knowledge following established procedures.Participate in design, contributing technical insights and ideas. Help formulate project scope and objectives. Successfully troubleshoots applications problems independently.Typically responsible for completion of a phase or component of a project.Contribute to the development of project plans, identifies key milestones, and raise critical project issues such as resource needs and contingencies.May be responsible to instruct, direct and review the work of staff.Work directly with users in defining new application requirements, and resolving project issues. Respond to user problems; explain new technologies, and present deliverables.Build productive networks with internal and external customers and the vendor community.Act as a subject matter expert for department functions in relationship to implementing and managing responsible systems.Create scripts that perform interface functions.Must be self-motivated, detail-oriented and able to communicate and translate technical flow to workflow for multiple levels of the organization.Ability to fulfill On-Call requirements.Performs other duties as assigned.Required Qualifications:Req Bachelor’s degree in related fieldCombined work experience or certifications and education as equivalentPref 3 years 3 or more years of Cerner PathNet GenLab and Blood Bank Millennium experience including system design, documentation, maintenance, upgrades and troubleshooting highly preferred.Req 1 year Experience in a Clinical Laboratory in a healthcare setting required; blood bank experience a plus.Req Organization/time management skills.Req Demonstrate excellent customer service behavior.Req Excellent analytical, problem-solving, planning and evaluation skills.Req Able to function independently and as a member of a team.Preferred Qualifications:Required Licenses/Certifications: Req Fire Life Safety Training (LA City) If no card upon hire, one must be obtained within 30 days of hire and maintained by renewal before expiration date. (Required within LA City only)The hourly rate range for this position is $46.00 – $76.07. When extending an offer of employment, the University of Southern California considers factors such as (but not limited to) the scope and responsibilities of the position, the candidate’s work experience, education/training, key skills, internal peer equity, federal, state, and local laws, contractual stipulations, grant funding, as well as external market and organizational considerations.

The Clinical Laboratory Scientist performs a variety of standardized and highly specialized Biochemical, Hematological, Microbiological and Blood Banking, etc. analysis in the Clinical Laboratory. The Clinical Laboratory Scientist is responsible for the accuracy, reliability and timeliness of patient test results used for the diagnosis, management and treatment of patients.Essential Duties:Performs a variety of manual, semi-automated and automated Biochemical, Hematological, Microbiological and/or Blood Bank analysis on varied patient specimens, maintaining a high degree of accuracy, reliability and productivity.Recognizes normal, abnormal, unusual and critical results and takes appropriate action as established by laboratory policy, including appropriate considerations for the age of the patient.Demonstrates proficiency in clerical and computer functions, for communicating results and for carrying out additional clinical and clerical duties to meet the needs of the Department.Assures results are available within defined TAT guidelines.Communicates and interacts effectively with co-workers, guests of the Institution and hospital clinical staff.Maintains professional growth and development.Participates in the Department’s Quality Assurance Program and continuing education sessions.Help monitor supply levels, communicating with the supervisor for supplies that are needed, assisting in monitoring inventory, as assignedAssists in training personnel.Functions independently in performing responsibilities, organizing and prioritizing work, assisting others when work is caught up.Adheres to Safety / Infection Control guidelines using personal protective equipment as requiredWillingness to take on new tasks and additional responsibilitiesDisplays flexibility to cover the lab in emergencies and difficult staffing situationsObtains specimens from designated patients as necessary.Adheres to established Hospital and Departmental policies and procedures.Possesses both a theoretical and working knowledge of all procedures and instrumentation in assigned areas. Understands the clinical significance of each test performed.Identifies and correct problems that may adversely affect test performance or reporting of test results. Adheres to, performs and documents all calibration, maintenance and quality control as required according to the laboratory policies and procedures.Performs other duties as assigned.Required Qualifications:Req Bachelor’s Degree in Related fieldReq Specialized/technical training Training for California Clinical Laboratory Scientist or California Specialty (Limited) LicenseReq 1 year Prior experience and/or CLS training to include: specialized and complex analysis, quality control, calibration, QC evaluation, inventory control, preventative maintenance, and quality improvement related to Clinical Laboratory field.Req Organization/time management skills.Req Demonstrates excellent verbal and written communication skills.Req Well-developed planning, marketing, organizational development, and business skills.Req The ability to work with physicians, staff and professionals in multiple settings and locations and to promote diversity in the workplace.Req Sensitivity for and understanding of academic disciplines and issues.Req Knowledge of GMP (good manufacturing practice in accordance with FDA, AABB, and State requirements.Req Knowledge of basic computer skills including Microsoft Office applicationsPreferred Qualifications:Pref 1 year Point of Care ExperiencePref Clinical Laboratory Specialist in Microbiology (ASCP)Required Licenses/Certifications: Req Clinical Laboratory Scientist – CLS OR Limited license from the State of California.Req Fire Life Safety Training (LA City) If no card upon hire, one must be obtained within 30 days of hire and maintained by renewal before expiration date. (Required within LA City only)The hourly rate range for this position is $46.00 – $76.07. When extending an offer of employment, the University of Southern California considers factors such as (but not limited to) the scope and responsibilities of the position, the candidate’s work experience, education/training, key skills, internal peer equity, federal, state, and local laws, contractual stipulations, grant funding, as well as external market and organizational considerations.