Clinical Laboratory Scientist

01 Salinas Valley Health Medical Center; United States; On-site; USD 80,000 - 96,000; Full time

Job summary

Salinas Valley Health Medical Center's Laboratory department seeks a Clinical Laboratory Scientist to join night shift. The CLS performs complex analyses, ensures quality, and supports physicians in diagnosis and treatment by delivering accurate test results.

Experience of at least one year as CLS or trainee is required; California CLS license/ASCP is required, with BLS preferred. The role may involve supervising in the absence of a supervisor and work across multiple lab sections.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Medical Technology, Chemistry, Biology or equivalent.
• California CLS license/ASCP required.
• At least 1 year of experience as a Clinical Laboratory Scientist or Trainee within the last five years.

Responsibilities

• Perform technical and complex laboratory analyses in one or more sections of the Laboratory.
• Recognize deviations from expected results, analyze problems, and modify procedures to eliminate technical problems.
• Serve as a resource person for other hospital staff by answering questions and solving problems for peers and others.
• May assume the responsibility of a Section Supervisor or Lead in their absence.
• Performs other laboratory duties as assigned.
• Assist physicians in the diagnosis and treatment of patients by performing technical and complex laboratory tests, following established laboratory procedures.
• May work in multiple areas: Chemistry, Bench Chemistry, Blood Bank, Hematology, Histology, Microbiology, Therapeutic Drug Monitoring, and Urinalysis.
• Performs quality control procedures and documents test results.

Education

Bachelor's degree in Medical Technology, Chemistry, Biology or equivalent

California CLS license/ASCP

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

Responsibilities

• The Clinical Laboratory Scientist (CLS) works under the supervision of the Section Supervisor or Lead, contributing 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.
• Might 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.
• 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.

Job Specifications

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

Salinas Valley Health, formerly Salinas Valley Memorial Hospital, founded in 1953, is the cornerstone of what would eventually become Salinas Valley Health. Today, we serve thousands of individuals and families just like you throughout the Salinas Valley, Monterey Peninsula and the surrounding region.

Each year, our highly trained team of healthcare professionals takes our renowned quality of patient care to the next level. Our team actively utilizes the latest medical techniques with our state‑of‑the‑art technology to improve your health and well‑being.

In many cases this provides you and your family the opportunity to receive specialized care right here in your own community, without the need for travel.

Our 263‑bed acute care medical center employs more than 2,036 people and has a medical staff of more than 300 board‑certified physicians across a broad spectrum of specialties, all dedicated to your care.