CLINICAL LABORATORY SCIENTIST

Commonspirit-Health; San Bernardino (CA); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Clinical Laboratory Scientist (CLS) at St. Bernardine Medical Center in San Bernardino, CA, performs essential diagnostic testing to support patient care and clinical decisions.

You will ensure accurate results, quality control, and collaboration with healthcare teams. Role requires California CLS license, a Bachelor's degree in a biological or chemical science, and at least one year of generalist hospital experience.

Qualifications

• One year of experience as a generalist in an acute hospital clinical laboratory.
• California Clinical Laboratory Scientist license.
• Bachelor's degree in a biological or chemical science as defined by CLIA.

Responsibilities

• Receive and evaluate clinical specimens, ensuring quality and adherence to testing protocols.
• Perform qualitative and quantitative testing following approved policies and procedures.
• Review test results for accuracy, medical relevance, and compliance before releasing reports.
• Communicate critical values promptly and document actions taken.
• Perform quality control, instrument maintenance, and troubleshooting as required.
• Maintain reagent inventory and participate in proficiency surveys.
• Assist in training and orienting new staff to laboratory operations.
• Participate in quality improvement initiatives and remain current with departmental updates, policies, and procedures.

Education

Bachelor's degree in biological or chemical science (as defined by CLIA)

Job description

Job Summary and Responsibilities

Clinical Laboratory Scientist - St. Bernardine Medical Center

At St. Bernardine Medical Center, every role contributes to our mission of delivering exceptional, compassionate care to the community we serve. We are seeking a skilled Clinical Laboratory Scientist (CLS) to join our laboratory team in performing essential diagnostic testing that supports patient care and clinical decision-making.

In this role, you will apply the principles of fundamental sciences to analyze human specimens, providing accurate and timely results that guide diagnosis, treatment, and disease management. You will ensure that all testing meets the highest standards of quality and compliance, while working collaboratively with other healthcare professionals to support the needs of our patients.

Key Responsibilities

• Receive and evaluate clinical specimens, ensuring quality and adherence to testing protocols.
• Perform qualitative and quantitative testing following approved policies and procedures.
• Review test results for accuracy, medical relevance, and compliance before releasing reports.
• Communicate critical values promptly and document actions taken.
• Perform quality control, instrument maintenance, and troubleshooting as required.
• Maintain reagent inventory and participate in proficiency surveys.
• Assist in training and orienting new staff to laboratory operations.
• Participate in quality improvement initiatives and remain current with departmental updates, policies, and procedures.

Why Join Us?

As a CLS at St. Bernardine Medical Center, you will be an integral part of the diagnostic process, directly impacting patient outcomes. We offer a supportive, team-focused environment, professional development opportunities, and the chance to work with advanced laboratory technology while contributing to our mission of excellence in care.

Job Requirements

• One year experience working as a generalist in an acute hospital clinical laboratory
• State of California Clinical Laboratory Scientist License
• Bachelor's Degree in a biological or chemical science as defined by CLIA.

Where You'll Work

Founded in 1928, Dignity Health - St. Bernardine Medical Center is a 342-bed, acute care, nonprofit hospital located in San Bernardino, California. Serving nearly 100,000 patients annually, the hospital offers a full complement of services including a Level III NICU, heart care, stroke care and orthopedics. Additionally, St.Bernardine Medical Center has been recognized as an LGBTQ+ Healthcare Equality High Performer by the Human Rights Campaign Foundation. It is a Joint Commission-certified Primary Stroke Center and was recently awarded AMA/ASA's Get the Guidelines - Stroke Gold Plus Quality Achievement, recognizing the hospital's commitment to providing the best stroke care. It was named one of Healthgrades America's 100 Best Hospitals for Prostate Surgery in 2026.

One Community. One Mission. One California