Clinical Laboratory Scientist (CLS)

Madera Community Hospital; California; On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Madera Community Hospital in Central California seeks a Clinical Lab Scientist (CLS) Generalist to join our laboratory team. You will collect, prepare, and analyze specimens across the age spectrum, performing analyses in chemistry, microbiology, immunology, immunohematology, and hematology.

Requires 2-5 years' CLS Generalist experience, California CLS license, and a BS degree. Preference for experience in clinical chemistry, immunoassays, quality control, and validation protocols.

Qualifications

• Requires 2-5 years' experience as a CLS Generalist.
• Experience in clinical chemistry, immunoassays, quality control, and validation/verification protocols preferred.
• Must handle medical specimens and follow Universal Infection Control procedures; communicate effectively with staff.

Responsibilities

• Collect, prepare and analyze specimens across age range.
• Perform chemistry, microbiology, immunology, immunohematology, and hematology analyses.
• Calculate and report results per hospital policies and standards.

Skills

Specimen handling

Quality control

Interdepartmental communication

Laboratory safety

Education

Bachelor of Science

California Clinical Lab Scientist License

Tools

Chemistry analyzers

Immunoassay equipment

Hematology analyzers

Job description

Madera Community Hospital

Located in the heart of Central California, Madera Community Hospital is a General Acute Care, private, not-for-profit hospital dedicated to improving and maintaining the health and wellness of residents throughout the Central Valley. We are committed to identifying and serving our community's needs with compassion, concern, care and safety for every patient. Madera Community Hospital is a growing acute care facility seeking talented individuals with a drive to provide quality care and dedicated to making a difference in our community.

Position Summary:

Clinical Lab Scientist (CLS) is responsible for collecting, preparing and analyzing specimens which may include blood, urine, sputum, feces, exudates, secretions and other body fluids on a complete age spectrum of patients, newborn through geriatric. Specimen analysis is accompanied by following prescribed procedures in Chemistry, Microbiology, Immunology, Immunohematology, and Hematology. Calculates and reports results to meet laboratory and hospital policies and standards.

Qualifications:

Requires 2-5 years' experience as a CLS Generalist. Prefer experience in clinical chemistry, immuno assay, quality control, unity lab, validation/verification protocols. Must be able to handle medical specimens and conform to Universal Infection Control procedures. Must be able to communicate effectively with staff and supervisors, nursing and medical staff.

Requires Current State of California Clinical Lab Scientist License.

Schedule: Full Time, 10-hour shifts

Requires Bachelors of Science

Madera Community Hospital provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.