Clinical Laboratory Scientist (CLS) – Clinical Laboratory – Fort Bragg, CA - URGENT

Talented Medical Solutions; Fort Bragg (CA); On-site; USD 72,000 - 74,000; Full time

Job summary

Adventist Health Mendocino Coast is seeking an experienced Clinical Laboratory Scientist (CLS) for a 13-week travel assignment at its 25-bed critical access hospital in Fort Bragg, CA. The CLS will perform and evaluate a wide range of laboratory testing, review and document results, perform quality control, troubleshoot instrumentation, and ensure accurate specimen processing and reporting.

The role requires California CLS licensure, EPIC experience and familiarity with Cerner charting; the

Qualifications

• Microbiology experience required
• EPIC experience required
• Strong quality-control and result-validation skills
• Ability to recognize critical values and communicate results

Responsibilities

• Perform and evaluate a wide range of laboratory testing
• Review and document results and perform quality control
• Troubleshoot instrumentation and ensure accurate specimen processing and reporting
• Assist in maintaining compliance with laboratory standards

Job description

Clinical Laboratory Scientist (CLS) – Clinical Laboratory – Fort Bragg, CA - URGENT

Facility & Assignment Details

• Facility: Adventist Health Mendocino Coast


• Location: Fort Bragg, CA


• Address: 700 River Drive, Fort Bragg, CA 95437 (backup.adventisthealth.org)


• Department: Clinical Laboratory 1


• Assignment Type: Travel Contract


• Duration: 13 Weeks


• Shift: Day Shift – 7:00 AM–5:30 PM


• Shift Length: 10 Hours


• Schedule: Consecutive shifts


• Hours: 40 Hours/Week


• Pay Rate: $52–$54/hour


• Estimated Weekly Pay: $2,080–$2,160/week


• Call: No Call

Job Summary

Adventist Health Mendocino Coast is seeking an experienced Clinical Laboratory Scientist (CLS) for a 13-week assignment at its 25-bed critical access hospital in Fort Bragg. The CLS will perform and evaluate a wide range of laboratory testing, review and document results, perform quality control, troubleshoot instrumentation, and ensure accurate specimen processing and reporting.

Key Clinical Requirements

• Microbiology experience required


• Limited Core laboratory experience required


• EPIC experience required


• Experience with clinical laboratory testing across areas such as:




• Chemistry


• Hematology


• Coagulation


• Blood Bank


• Serology/Immunology


• Urinalysis


• Bacteriology/Microbiology




• Strong quality-control and result-validation skills


• Ability to recognize critical values and communicate results appropriately

Education & Licensing

• Bachelor's degree in:




• Medical Technology


• Clinical Laboratory Science


• Biological Sciences


• Chemical Sciences


• Allied Health Technologies


• Or equivalent




• California Clinical Laboratory Scientist (CLS) license – Required


• ASCP or NCA certification – Preferred


• Clinical laboratory experience preferred

Facility / Lab Details

• 25-bed critical access hospital


• Provides both inpatient and outpatient laboratory services


• Phlebotomy coverage for inpatient and outpatient services: approximately 5:00 AM–9:30 PM


• Current department charting system reported as Cerner


• No call requirement

Note:

The requisition specifically states limited core EPIC experience required, while the facility Q&A identifies Cerner as the current charting system. Candidates should be prepared for the possibility of working with both systems.