Clinical Lab Scientist I - FT - Eves - Clinical Laboratory MV

El Camino Health; Mountain View (CA); On-site; USD 95,000 - 126,000; Full time

Job summary

El Camino Health is seeking a Clinical Laboratory Scientist for evening shifts in Mountain View, California. The CLS will perform accurate, reliable laboratory testing and report results to physicians and other clinicians.

The role includes potential involvement in instrument evaluation, process improvements, accreditation, and training interns and new staff. Qualifications include a California CLS license plus a Bachelor’s degree in clinical laboratory science; MT/MLS(ASCP) certification is

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in CLS or equivalent.
• Must be available for weekend work on a rotational basis.
• Available enterprise-wide and other shifts as needed.

Responsibilities

• Perform accurate, reliable, and timely laboratory testing and report results to physicians.
• Assist in evaluation/selection of instrumentation and process improvement projects.
• Provide training to CLS student interns and new CLS employees; support accreditation efforts.

Skills

Weekend availability

Education

Bachelor's degree in clinical laboratory science

Tools

California CLS license

MT/MLS(ASCP) certification (preferred)

Job description

El Camino Health is committed to hiring, retaining and growing the best and brightest professionals who will carry our mission and vision forward. We are proud of our reputation in the community: One built on compassion, innovation, collaboration and delivering high-quality care. Come join the team that makes this happen.

FTE

1

Scheduled Bi-Weekly Hours

80

Work Shift

Evening: 8 hours

Job Description

The Clinical Laboratory Scientist (CLS) performs accurate, reliable, and timely laboratory testing that provides laboratory information to physicians and other healthcare professionals for the diagnosis and treatment of their patients. The Clinical Laboratory Scientist follows the Laboratory’s written policies and procedures in order to safely perform testing, ensure the quality of that testing. The Clinical Laboratory Scientist may also assist in the evaluation and selection of laboratory instrumentation, in process improvement projects, in maintaining laboratory accreditation, training CLS student interns and new CLS employees, and in providing expertise in other areas that are consistent with the CLS scope of practice.

Qualifications

Bachelors degree in clinical laboratory science or equivalent.

Previous CLS work experience preferred.

Must be available to work weekends on a rotational basis and holidays.

Available enterprise-wide and other shifts occasionally as needed for work assignments.

License/Certification/Registration Requirements

Current California Clinical Laboratory Scientist license

MT/MLS(ASCP) certification preferred

If required to drive to other sites; valid California Driver License and proof of automobile insurance

Salary Range:

$68.68 - $91.24 USD Hour

The Physical Requirements and Working Conditions of this job are available. El Camino Health will provide reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with a disability if that will allow them to perform the essential functions of a job unless doing so creates an undue hardship for the hospital, or causes a direct threat to these individuals or others in the workplace which cannot be eliminated by reasonable accommodation.

Light Work - Walking or standing up to 49% of shift, duties require standard movement, may occasionally lift up to 20 lbs. - (Physical Requirements-United States of America)

An Equal Opportunity Employer:

El Camino Health seeks and values a diverse workforce. The organization is an equal opportunity employer and makes employment decisions on the basis of qualifications and competencies. El Camino Health prohibits discrimination in employment based on race, ancestry, national origin, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, disability, marital status, age, medical condition or any other status protected by law. In addition to state and federal law, El Camino Health also follows all applicable fair and equitable employment policies from the County of Santa Clara.