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

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

Job summary

El Camino Health is seeking a Clinical Laboratory Scientist (CLS) in Mountain View. The CLS will perform laboratory testing to support diagnosis and treatment while adhering to laboratory policies and procedures to ensure quality and safety.

The role may involve assisting in instrument evaluation, process improvements, accreditation maintenance, and training interns/new staff. Weekend/holiday rotation and enterprise-wide shift availability are required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in clinical laboratory science or equivalent is required.
• Current California Clinical Laboratory Scientist license is required.
• Must be available to work weekends on a rotational basis and holidays.
• Available enterprise-wide and other shifts occasionally as needed for work assignments.

Responsibilities

• Perform accurate, reliable, and timely laboratory testing to provide information to physicians and other healthcare professionals for diagnosis and treatment.
• Follow Laboratory policies and procedures to ensure test quality and safety.
• Assist in evaluation/selection of instrumentation, process improvement, and maintaining accreditation.

Education

Bachelor's degree in clinical laboratory science or equivalent

Weekend/holiday availability

Shift flexibility

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.

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

Physical Requirements

The Physical Requirements and Working Conditions of this job are available. 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)

Equal Opportunity Employer

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.

When you choose El Camino Health for your care, you can count on:

• Distinguished hospitals. Our fully accredited hospitals, Los Gatos, and Mountain View, have received numerous awards and honors for high-quality healthcare.
• Exceptional talent. Our reputation attracts high-caliber doctors who are approachable and friendly, a nursing culture exceptional for its highly personalized patient and family care, and leadership with a deeply personal commitment.
• Innovative approaches to care. We seek new treatments and techniques, and contribute to the medical community through clinical trials.
• A focus on health. Our regional Men's Health Program offers a team approach to care and has a variety of specialists who are focused on men’s health issues, including heart and vascular, urology, sleep disorders, sexual dysfunction and healthy weight.
• A healing environment. Our spaces were specially designed for tranquility and comfort.