5005 - Clinical Laboratory Scientist (ESC)

Salinas Valley Health; Salinas (CA); On-site; USD 80,000 - 96,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign-on bonus

Relocation assistance

Job summary

Salinas Valley Health Laboratory is seeking a Clinical Laboratory Scientist to work under supervision, performing complex analyses across chemistry, hematology, microbiology and more. The role supports patient diagnosis and treatment, with potential to supervise in the absence of leadership.

The successful candidate will possess a Baccalaureate Degree in Medical Technology, Chemistry, or Biology, and a California CLS license.

Qualifications

• Work requires knowledge generally acquired through a Baccalaureate Degree in Medical Technology, Chemistry, Biology or equivalent.
• California Clinical Laboratory Scientist License/ASCP required.
• Current BLS/Healthcare status per American Heart Association preferred.
• At least one year of experience as a Clinical Laboratory Scientist or Trainee is required.

Responsibilities

• Assists physicians in the diagnosis of disease and treatment by performing technical laboratory tests.
• Performs quality control procedures and documents the test results.
• Takes appropriate actions to correct out of control results and documents the actions taken.
• Serves as a resource for others: answers questions and resolves technical irregularities.
• May supervise personnel in the absence of an on-site supervisor or Lead.
• Performs instrument checks and preventative maintenance on laboratory instruments.

Skills

Quality control procedures

Laboratory analysis

Troubleshooting techniques

Supervisory-in-absence

Education

Baccalaureate Degree in Medical Technology, Chemistry, Biology or equivalent

Job description

It's fun to work in a company where people truly BELIEVE in what they're doing!

We're committed to bringing passion and customer focus to the business.

Department:

Laboratory

SIGN-ON BONUS + RELOCATION ASSISTANCE AVAILABLE

The Clinical Laboratory Scientist (CLS) works under the supervision of the Section Supervisor or Lead. Under General supervision, contributes to the quality of patient diagnosis and treatment by performing technical and complex laboratory analysis in one or more sections of the Laboratory. Recognizes deviations from expected results, analyzes problems and modifies procedures to eliminate technical problems.Serves as a resource person for other hospital staff by answering questions and solving problems for peers and others.May be asked to assume the responsibility of a Section Supervisor or Lead in their absence.Performs other laboratory duties as assigned.

• Assists physicians in the diagnosis of disease and treatment of patients by performing technical andcomplex laboratory tests, following established laboratory procedures. May work in more than one of the following areas: Chemistry, BenchChemistry, Blood Bank, Hematology, Histology, Microbiology, Therapeutic Drug Monitoring and Urinalysis.

• Performs quality control procedures and documents the test results.

• Takes appropriate actions to correct out of control results and documents the actions taken.

• Serves as a resource for others: answers questions, resolves technical irregularities, and correlates newprocedures.

• May be asked to supervise personnel and technical operations in a laboratory section in the absence of an on-site supervisor or Lead.

• Performs instrument checks and preventative maintenance on laboratory instruments and makesminor repairs if needed. Documents all work performed and actions taken.

• Reports normal and abnormal test results as established by Pathology and Hospital procedures.

• Uses the Laboratory computers to edit, inquire, receive specimens, enter test results, and print results.

• Receives patient specimens and prepares them for analysis; also collects certain specimens.

• Adheres to the established Hospital safety standards by following safety procedures and reports any unsafe conditions immediately to the supervisor or department head.

• Applies the Hospital’s Policies and Procedures regarding guest relations.

• Performs other duties as assigned or required.

Education: Work requires knowledge generally acquired through a Baccalaureate Degree in Medical Technology, Chemistry, Biology or equivalent.

Licensure: A California Clinical Laboratory Scientist License/ASCP required.Current BLS/Healthcarestatus as per American heart Association standards preferred.

Experience: At least one year of experience as a Clinical Laboratory Scientist or Trainee is required.Experience must be within the last five years.

Pay Range: The hourly rate for this position is $58.06 - $69.88. The range displayed on this job posting reflects the target for new hire salaries for this position.

Job Specifications:

Union: ESC

Work Shift: Variable

FTE: 1.0

Scheduled Hours: 40

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