Clinical Lab Scientist

Marshall Medical Center; Placerville (CA); On-site; USD 69,000 - 83,000; Full time

Job summary

Marshall Medical Center in Placerville seeks a Clinical Laboratory Scientist to perform a range of chemical, microscopic, microbiological and hematological tests. You will record data, participate in quality control, and help train new staff while maintaining expensive equipment and safe handling of infectious materials.

The role requires a California CLS license and a Bachelor’s degree in Medical Technology or related field, with strong attention to detail and teamwork in a fast-paced

Qualifications

• Be able to work well with others in high-stress medical emergencies in a fast-paced lab.
• Color discrimination is required to stain slides and interpret colors in specimens.
• Good near-visual acuity to read instructions and examine specimens.

Responsibilities

• Perform chemical, microscopic, microbiological and hematological tests to obtain data for diagnosis and treatment.
• Record lab test data, patient and quality control information.
• Participate in quality control procedures and corrective actions.
• Maintain care of expensive laboratory equipment and instruments.
• Assist in training new lab personnel, externs and students.
• Handle infectious material carefully to protect laboratory personnel and evaluate test results for accuracy.

Skills

Pressure handling

Color discrimination

Fine motor dexterity

Education

Bachelor's degree in Medical Technology or related field

California CLS license

Job description

Department:

Laboratory

Shift:

Variable (United States of America)

Employee Type:

Regular - Per Diem

Per Diem Type (if applicable):

Non-RN Per Diem 1

Minimum Pay Range:

$50.45 - $60.54

Job Description:

POSITION SUMMARY

The Clinical Laboratory Scientist performs various chemical, microscopic, microbiological and hematological tests to obtain data for use in diagnosis and treatment of disease. Records laboratory test data, patient and quality control information. Is actively involved in quality control procedures, review and corrective action and maintains care of expensive laboratory equipment and instruments and judicious use of materials. Assists in training new lab personnel, externs and students and carefully handles infectious material to protect all laboratory personnel. Utilizes knowledge of human physiology and science to evaluate test results for accuracy.

POSITION QUALIFICATIONS

Education/Licensure/Certification:

• Current State of California Clinical Laboratory Scientist License required.
• Bachelor’s degree in Medical Technology or related field required.

Skills:

• Ability to work well with other people in times of medical emergencies and in a fast-paced, heavy workload environment; form perception required to see detail of specimens under microscopic study.
• Color discrimination required to stain slides and to distinguish various shades and colors of specimens; near-visual acuity required to read detailed instructions and to examine specimens; finger and manual dexterity required to handle specimens and small pieces of laboratory equipment.