CLINICAL LAB SCIENTIST

Universal Hospital Services Inc.; Temecula (CA); Hybrid; USD 80,000 - 105,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Growth opportunities

Competitive compensation

Medical/Dental/Vision

401k plan

Job summary

Temecula Valley Hospital, part of Universal Health Services, seeks a Clinical Lab Scientist to perform routine and STAT laboratory testing under established procedures. You will read and record patient test results, learn new procedures quickly, and maintain instrument operation knowledge.

Reporting to the Director of Laboratory Services, you will support accurate diagnostics in a high-volume clinical setting.

Qualifications

• This CLS role requires California state certification and licensure compliance.
• Two years of CLS experience is preferred but not required.

Responsibilities

• In addition, the CLS reviews pending reports and resolves specimen/test issues in a timely manner.
• Maintains up-to-date knowledge of all department procedures and instrumentation.
• Communicates with CLS Manager and Medical Director on matters beyond own scope.

Education

California CLS Certification

DHS Laboratory Field Services licensure requirements

Job description

Responsibilities

About Temecula Valley Hospital

Temecula Valley Hospital (TVH), part of Southwest Healthcare, brings advanced technology, innovative programs, patient-centered and family sensitive care to area residents. The hospital features 140 private patient rooms; emergency care; advanced cardiac and stroke care; orthopedics; general and surgical specialties. TVH is nationally recognized for Patient Safety designated by The Leapfrog Group as a Top Hospital in both 2017 and 2020 and has received 12 “A” Leapfrog Hospital Safety Grades, most recently in Spring 2026. The hospital was recently recognized by U.S. News & World Report’s Best Hospitals 2025-2026 for Heart Attack, Heart Failure, Stroke, Arrythmia and Pacemaker. TVH is a DNV Certified Comprehensive Stroke Center and has received eight Women’s Choice Award Achievements as One of America’s Best Hospitals for Stroke Care and One of America’s Best Hospitals for Patient Safety. Other accolades include: the American Heart Association/American Stroke Association’s Get With The Guidelines® - Stroke GOLD PLUS with Target: Stroke Honor Roll Elite and Target: Type 2 Diabetes Honor Roll, Mission Lifeline® - STEMI Receiving Center – GOLD PLUS, Mission Lifeline® - NSTEMI – GOLD, Blue Distinction® Center Designation for Quality in Knee and Hip Replacement Surgeries, The Joint Commission’s Gold Seal of Approval for Certification for Hip and Knee Replacement, first hospital in the state of California to achieve certification as a Gluten-Free Food Service facility, 4 Star Medicare Hospital Compare Rating, the American College of Cardiology Chest Pain Center with Primary PCI and Resuscitation Accreditation, the honor of the Inland Empire’s Top Workplaces 2017 and 2018, has been designated an Aetna Institute of Quality Cardiac Care Facility for comprehensive heart and vascular treatment-including Cardiac Medical Intervention, Cardiac Rhythm Programs and Cardiac Surgery. For more information, please visit www.SWHtemeculavalley.com.

Clinical Lab Scientist (CLS)

Reporting to the Director of Laboratory Services, the Clinical Lab Scientist is responsible for following established procedures to perform routine and STAT clinical laboratory testing in all areas of the laboratory.

Essential Job Duties:

The CLS accurately reads, interprets, records, and maintains records of patient testing and is required to learn new procedures/assignments in a timely manner.

The Clinical Lab Scientist maintains an up to date working knowledge of all technical procedures in the department and operation of all instrumentation.

In addition, the CLS routinely reviews pending reports and investigates and manages all outstanding specimen/test issues and delays as well as consults with or apprises CLS, Manager, or Medical Director regarding matters beyond own scope of responsibility of knowledge.

Qualifications

Education/Training/Experience

• A valid CLS certification from the State of California required
• Follows the State of California, DHS, Laboratory Field Services requirements of education for licensure of a Clinical Lab Scientist (CLS) required
• Two years as a clinical laboratory scientist (CLS) preferred

This opportunity offers the following:

• Challenging and rewarding work environment
• Growth and development opportunities within UHS and its subsidiaries
• Competitive compensation
• Excellent Medical, Dental, Vision and Prescription Drug Plan
• 401k plan with company match

About Universal Health Services

One of the nation’s largest and most respected providers of hospital and healthcare services, Universal Health Services, Inc. (UHS) has built an impressive record of achievement and performance. Growing steadily since its inception into an esteemed Fortune 500 corporation, annual revenues were $15.8 billion in 2024. UHS was again recognized as one of the World’s Most Admired Companies by Fortune; listed in Forbes ranking of America’s Largest Public Companies. Headquartered in King of Prussia, PA, UHS has approximately 99,000 employees and continues to grow through its subsidiaries. Operating acute care hospitals, behavioral health facilities, outpatient facilities and ambulatory care access points, an insurance offering, a physician network and various related services located all over the U.S. States, Washington, D.C., Puerto Rico and the United Kingdom. www.uhs.com

EEO Statement

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