Clinical Laboratory Scientist

salinasvalleyhealth; Salinas (CA); On-site; USD 166,366,000 - 200,234,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign-on Bonus

Relocation Assistance

Job summary

Salinas Valley Health in Salinas, CA is seeking a Clinical Laboratory Scientist (CLS) to perform technical and complex laboratory analyses across Chemistry, Hematology, Microbiology, and other areas, under supervision and with potential to lead in the absence of a supervisor.

The role requires a California CLS license/ASCP, a Baccalaureate degree in Medical Technology, and at least one year of CLS or trainee experience.

Qualifications

• Requires a Baccalaureate Degree in Medical Technology, Chemistry, Biology or equivalent.
• California Clinical Laboratory Scientist License/ASCP required; BLS/Healthcare status preferred.

Responsibilities

• Perform technical and complex laboratory analyses across Chemistry, Bench Chemistry, Blood Bank, Hematology, Histology, Microbiology, and Urinalysis.
• Conduct quality control procedures and document results; correct out-of-control results and document actions.
• Assist physicians in diagnosis and treatment; may supervise personnel in absence of supervisor or lead.
• Operate instruments, perform maintenance, and document all work and results.
• Handle specimens and adhere to safety procedures; communicate issues to supervisors.

Skills

Laboratory Skills

Attention to detail

Education

Baccalaureate Degree in Medical Technology/ Chemistry/ Biology

Job description

It's fun to work in a company where people truly BELIEVE in what they're doing!

We're committed to bringing passion and customer focus to the business.

Department:

Laboratory

Sign-on Bonus + Relocation Available

The Clinical Laboratory Scientist (CLS) works under the supervision of the Section Supervisor or Lead. Under General supervision, contributes to the quality of patient diagnosis and treatment by performing technical and complex laboratory analysis in one or more sections of the Laboratory. Recognizes deviations from expected results, analyzes problems and modifies procedures to eliminate technical problems. Serves as a resource person for other hospital staff by answering questions and solving problems for peers and others. May be asked to assume the responsibility of a Section Supervisor or Lead in their absence. Performs other laboratory duties as assigned.

Assists physicians in the diagnosis of disease and treatment of patients by performing technical and complex laboratory tests, following established laboratory procedures. May work in more than one of the following areas: Chemistry, Bench Chemistry, Blood Bank, Hematology, Histology, Microbiology, Therapeutic Drug Monitoring and Urinalysis.

Performs quality control procedures and documents the test results.

Takes appropriate actions to correct out of control results and documents the actions taken.

Serves as a resource for others: answers questions, resolves technical irregularities, and correlates new procedures.

May be asked to supervise personnel and technical operations in a laboratory section in the absence of an on‑site supervisor or Lead.

Performs instrument checks and preventative maintenance on laboratory instruments and makes minor repairs if needed. Documents all work performed and actions taken.

Reports normal and abnormal test results as established by Pathology and Hospital procedures.

Uses the Laboratory computers to edit, inquire, receive specimens, enter test results, and print results.

Receives patient specimens and prepares them for analysis; also collects certain specimens.

Adheres to the established Hospital safety standards by following safety procedures and reports any unsafe conditions immediately to the supervisor or department head.

Applies the Hospital's Policies and Procedures regarding guest relations.

Performs other duties as assigned or required.

Education:

Work requires knowledge generally acquired through a Baccalaureate Degree in Medical Technology, Chemistry, Biology or equivalent.

Licensure:

A California Clinical Laboratory Scientist License/ASCP required. Current BLS/Healthcare status as per American heart Association standards preferred.

Experience:

At least one year of experience as a Clinical Laboratory Scientist or Trainee is required. Experience must be within the last five years.

Pay Range:

The hourly rate for this position is $58.06 - $69.88. The range displayed on this job posting reflects the target for new hire salaries for this position.

*Shift Differential*

Job Specifications:

• Union: ESC
• Work Shift: Variable
• FTE: 1.0
• Scheduled Hours: 40

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