Clinical Laboratory Scientist

Dignity Health; Grass Valley (CA); On-site; USD 69,000 - 102,000; Full time

Job summary

Dignity Health - Sierra Nevada Memorial Hospital in Grass Valley, CA is seeking a Clinical Lab Scientist to perform complex tests across hematology, chemistry, microbiology, and more, ensuring accurate, timely results for patient care. You will operate and maintain instruments, run quality control, interpret results, and document issues, contributing to regulatory adherence and diagnostic decision-making.

A strong scientific foundation, meticulous attention to detail, and teamwork are essential

Qualifications

• Must hold licensure/certification as Clinical Lab Scientist or equivalent.
• Experience performing lab analyses and interpreting results is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Analyzes samples across hematology, chemistry, microbiology, and other departments.
• Assesses validity of results, records and reports findings.
• Performs calibration and adjustment of equipment; maintains standardization curves.
• Receives specimens and prepares them for analysis.
• Performs quality control with each test and addresses out-of-control results.

Skills

Clinical laboratory science

Quality control

Instrumentation calibration

Diagnostic testing

Job description

Job Summary and Responsibilities

As our Clinical Lab Scientist, you will be a critical diagnostic expert, performing complex laboratory tests to ensure accurate, timely results vital for patient diagnosis and treatment.

Every day, you will execute a wide range of analytical procedures across various lab disciplines (hematology, chemistry, microbiology, etc.). You'll analyze specimens, operate/maintain instruments, interpret results, and conduct quality control, providing crucial data for clinical decisions.

To be successful in this role, you will demonstrate a strong scientific foundation, advanced technical proficiency, exceptional problem-solving skills, and meticulous attention to detail. Your paramount commitment will be to accuracy and regulatory adherence.

• Analyzes various samples in all departments of the Laboratory, following standard procedures
• Assesses the validity of results obtained according to age and sex, accurately records and reports results
• Documents problems in the Laboratory and solves and/or suggest corrective action(s)
• Performs routine calibration and adjustment of equipment, checks standardization curves
• Receives or obtains specimens for laboratory analysis
• Performs and assesses quality control with each test to verify accuracy and reproducibility of tests; if out of control, takes corrective action

Job Requirements

Required

• Clinical Lab Scientist

Where You'll Work

Founded in 1958, Dignity Health - Sierra Nevada Memorial Hospital is a 104-bed, acute care, nonprofit hospital located in Grass Valley, California. Serving over 80,000 patients annually, the hospital offers a full complement of services including heart care, cancer care, women’s health, and neurology. Additionally, Sierra Nevada Memorial Hospital, has been recognized as an LGBTQ+ Healthcare Equality Leader by the Human Rights Campaign Foundation and is a Joint Commission-certified Primary Stroke Center. It has been named a Top Rural Hospital by The Leapfrog Group for three consecutive years, one of only 16 rural hospitals in the US to achieve this award.

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Pay Range

$49.78 - $74.05 /hour

We are an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer.