Up to $20,000 Sign-On bonus based on experience!
Shift: 10HR with Rotating Weekends
Job Type: Full Time
Hours: Days
Position Summary
Performs blood tests and studies morphology of constituents of blood to obtain data for use in diagnosis and treatment of disease. Ensures instrumentation of operating in accordance with laboratory practice.
Primary Duties
- Maintains established departmental policies and procedures, objectives, quality improvement program, safety, environmental and infection control standards.
- Conducts job duties in accordance with established hospital policy and safety/sanitation standards.
- Draws blood (venous & arterial) as necessary following all standards.
- Consults with Pathologist regarding difficult analyses or abnormal findings.
- Pathologist is consulted with regarding difficult analyses or abnormal findings.
- Follows QC, QA and PM program. Is accurate and complete in documentation; following through in appropriate manner.
- Directs and monitors support staff; guiding in decisions and flow of department. Support staff is directed and monitored, and guides in decisions and flow of department.
- Enhances professional growth and development through participation in educational programs, current literature, in-service meetings, and workshops. Attends continuing education courses related to area of specialization to remain current in the field.
- Is a resource for problem solving, client concerns and over all laboratory practices. Serves as a resource to employees and clients.
- Apprises lab management of issues, problems, concerns, as well as suggestions for lab functions. Management is apprised of issues, problems, concerns and suggestions.
- Operates necessary computer system(s) to perform job functions.
Licensure
- Requires licensure as a Clinical Laboratory Scientist
Minimum Experience
- Sufficient previous experience in all areas of the lab.
Required Protective Equipment
- Face Protection
- Lab Coat or Apron
- Non-Sterile Medical Gloves
- Utility Gloves
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About UsHi-Desert Medical Center Hospital is committed to providing exceptional patient care in a supportive and collaborative environment. As a member of our team, you will have the opportunity to work with advanced technology and be part of a healthcare community dedicated to making a positive impact on the lives of our patients.
At Hi-Desert Medical Center, we understand that our greatest asset is our dedicated team of professionals. That’s why we offer more than a job – we provide a comprehensive benefit package that prioritizes your health, professional development, and work-life balance. The available plans and programs include:
- Medical, dental, vision, and life insurance
- 401(k) retirement savings plan with employer match
- Generous paid time off
- Career development and continuing education opportunities
- Health savings accounts, healthcare & dependent flexible spending accounts
- Employee Assistance program, Employee discount program
- Voluntary benefits include pet insurance, legal insurance, accident and critical illness insurance, long term care, elder & childcare, auto & home insurance
Note: Eligibility for benefits may vary by location and is determined by employment status
About the TeamDesert Care Network serves the healthcare needs of the Coachella Valley and Morongo Basin regions in Southern California with three hospitals Desert Regional Medical Center in Palm Springs, JFK Memorial Hospital in Indio and Hi-Desert Medical Center in Joshua Tree. The hospital network provides advanced care with services such as comprehensive stroke care, a cancer center, a Level 1 Trauma Center and the only Level 3 Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU) in the Coachella Valley. Desert Care Network is committed to healthcare equality. Join our team!
Skills Required
- Licensure as a Clinical Laboratory Scientist
- Previous experience across all areas of the clinical laboratory
- Phlebotomy skills including venous and arterial blood draws
- Knowledge and practice of QC, QA, and preventive maintenance programs
- Ability to direct and monitor laboratory support staff
- Competence operating laboratory computer systems and instrumentation
- Use of required protective equipment (face protection, lab coat/apron, non-sterile medical gloves, utility gloves)
- Participation in continuing education and professional development
What We Do
Tenet Healthcare Corporation (NYSE: THC) is a diversified healthcare services company headquartered in Dallas. Our care delivery network includes United Surgical Partners International, the largest ambulatory platform in the country, which operates ambulatory surgery centers and surgical hospitals. We also operate a national portfolio of acute care and specialty hospitals, other outpatient facilities, a network of leading employed physicians and a global business center in Manila, Philippines. Our Conifer Health Solutions subsidiary provides revenue cycle management and value-based care services to hospitals, health systems, physician practices, employers, and other clients. Across the Tenet enterprise, we are united by our mission to deliver quality, compassionate care in the communities we serve. For more information, please visit www.tenethealth.com.
