Clinical Laboratory Scientist (CLS) – Clearlake, CA - URGENT

TMS; Clearlake (CA); On-site; USD 72,000 - 74,000; Full time

Job summary

Adventist Health Clear Lake in Clearlake, CA seeks an experienced Clinical Laboratory Scientist (CLS) for a 13-week travel assignment in a 25-bed hospital. The role covers evening shift (1:00 PM–9:00 PM), 40 hours per week, with pay rates of $52–$54 per hour and estimated weekly pay of $2,080–$2,160.

The CLS will perform laboratory testing, review QC, handle STAT and critical results, maintain instrumentation, and ensure timely reporting.

Qualifications

• Must have Bachelor's or BA/BS degree in Medical Technology or related sciences.
• California Clinical Laboratory Scientist license required.
• EPIC experience required; WellSky experience highly preferred.
• Experience with laboratory instrumentation and quality-control procedures.
• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision.
• Strong attention to detail and ability to manage multiple priorities.
• Ability to handle STAT and critical results appropriately.

Responsibilities

• Perform laboratory testing according to established procedures.
• Review QC, specimen integrity and instrumentation.
• Process STAT orders and report results within required timeframes.
• Communicate critical values to providers.
• Maintain accurate laboratory documentation.
• Perform venous and arterial specimen collection when required.
• Maintain reagents, calibrators, controls and laboratory supplies.
• Troubleshoot laboratory equipment and coordinate technical support when needed.
• Support regulatory and accreditation readiness.
• Supervise Laboratory Assistants as needed.
• Maintain HIPAA and patient confidentiality standards.

Skills

Attention to detail

Multitasking

STAT handling

Critical values communication

Education

Bachelor's or BA/BS in Medical Technology

California CLS license

Tools

EPIC experience

WellSky experience

Job description

Clinical Laboratory Scientist (CLS) – Clinical Laboratory – Clearlake, CA - URGENT

Facility & Assignment Details

Facility: Adventist Health Clear Lake
Location: Clearlake, CA
Address: 15630 18th Avenue, Clearlake, CA 95422
Department: Clinical Laboratory 1
Assignment Type: Travel Contract
Duration: 13 Weeks
Shift: Evening Shift – 1:00 PM–9:00 PM
Schedule: 5 × 8-Hour Shifts, Monday–Friday
Hours: 40 Hours/Week
Pay Rate: $52–$54/hour
Estimated Weekly Pay: $2,080–$2,160/week
Call: No Call

Job Summary

Adventist Health Clear Lake is seeking an experienced Clinical Laboratory Scientist (CLS) for a 13-week assignment supporting laboratory services at a 25-bed hospital.

The CLS will perform laboratory analysis on clinical specimens, evaluate quality controls and specimen integrity, maintain laboratory instrumentation, and ensure accurate and timely reporting of results.

Required Experience & Systems

Minimum 2 years of experience in all aspects of the clinical laboratory

EPIC experience – REQUIRED

WellSky experience – Highly Preferred

Experience with laboratory instrumentation and quality-control procedures

Ability to work independently with minimal supervision

Strong attention to detail and ability to manage multiple priorities

Ability to handle STAT and critical results appropriately

EMR Note: Facility Q&A identifies Cerner as the current laboratory charting system, while the requisition specifically requires EPIC experience. Candidates should be prepared for an environment involving both systems.

Education & Licensing

Bachelor's or BA/BS degree in Medical Technology or related sciences – Required

California Clinical Laboratory Scientist (CLS) license – Required

Ability to maintain required licensing, certifications and education requirements

Clinical Responsibilities

Perform laboratory testing according to established procedures

Review QC, specimen integrity and instrumentation

Process STAT orders and report results within required timeframes

Communicate critical values to providers

Maintain accurate laboratory documentation

Perform venous and arterial specimen collection when required

Maintain reagents, calibrators, controls and laboratory supplies

Troubleshoot laboratory equipment and coordinate technical support when needed

Support regulatory and accreditation readiness

Supervise Laboratory Assistants as needed

Maintain HIPAA and patient confidentiality standards

Facility Details

25-bed hospital

Provides inpatient and outpatient services

Phlebotomy services available 24/7 throughout the hospital

Laboratory scheduling managed by the Lab Director/Manager

No on-call requirement

Other laboratory shifts include early morning, evening and overnight coverage