CLINICAL LABORATORY SCIENTIST (CLS) – FORT BRAGG, CA - URGENT

Talented Medical Solutions; Fort Bragg (CA); On-site; USD 108,000 - 115,000; Full time

Job summary

Talented Medical Solutions seeks a Clinical Laboratory Scientist (CLS) for Adventist Health Mendocino Coast in Fort Bragg, CA. This travel contract spans 13 weeks, with a 4×10 schedule, 10-hour days and start times around 8:00 AM.

The role requires EPIC experience and a California CLS license, with core lab duties including chemistry, hematology, blood bank, and microbiology. Responsibilities include STAT and routine testing, specimen collection as needed, QC, results interpretation, and

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Medical Technology, Clinical Laboratory Science, Biological/Chemical Sciences or equivalent
• EPIC experience required
• California CLS license required or eligible

Responsibilities

• Perform STAT, ASAP, routine and timed laboratory testing
• Conduct QC checks and document results
• Evaluate test accuracy and flag abnormal results
• Communicate critical values to clinicians
• Perform maintenance and calibration of equipment
• Assist with training of laboratory staff
• Phlebotomy as needed

Skills

Quality control

Communication of critical values

Independent work

Phlebotomy readiness

Education

Bachelor's degree in Medical Technology / CLS related field

Tools

EPIC

Cerner

Job description

CLINICAL LABORATORY SCIENTIST (CLS) – CORE LABORATORY – FORT BRAGG, CA - URGENT

Facility: Adventist Health Mendocino Coast

Facility Address: 700 River Drive, Fort Bragg, CA 95437

Location: Fort Bragg, CA

Category: Clinical Care / Allied Healthcare

Setting: Critical Access Hospital

Department: 073-750002 – Clinical Laboratory 1

Assignment: Travel Contract

Duration: 13 weeks

Assignment Details

• Specialty: Clinical Laboratory Scientist (CLS)
• Shift: Days
• Schedule: 4×10s
• Shift Length: 10 hours
• Start Time: Variable, generally around 8:00 AM
• Pay: $54/hour
• Estimated Weekly Pay: $2,160/week based on 40 hours
• EPIC Experience: Required
• Contract: 13 weeks

Laboratory / Facility Details

• 25-bed Critical Access Hospital
• Core Laboratory with some STAT Microbiology
• Provides both inpatient and outpatient laboratory services
• Phlebotomy coverage for inpatient and outpatient services
• Phlebotomy hours: 5:00 AM–9:30 PM
• Laboratory scheduling currently handled by the manager and Lead Phlebotomist
• Charting system: Cerner
• Clinical laboratory testing includes:
  • Chemistry
  • Hematology
  • Coagulation
  • Special Chemistry
  • Urinalysis
  • Blood Bank
  • Serology
  • Immunology
  • Bacteriology / Microbiology
  • Referral testing

Clinical Responsibilities

• Perform and prioritize STAT, ASAP, routine and timed laboratory testing
• Perform specimen collection and phlebotomy when necessary
• Conduct quality control checks and document results
• Evaluate test accuracy and recognize abnormal/incompatible results
• Communicate critical values to appropriate clinicians
• Perform equipment maintenance, troubleshooting and calibration
• Maintain laboratory supplies, reagents, controls and calibrators
• Follow laboratory safety, HIPAA and quality-assurance procedures
• Assist with training and supervision of laboratory assistants and clerks

Requirements

• 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
• EPIC experience – Required
• Clinical laboratory experience preferred
• ASCP or NCA certification – Preferred
• Experience with core laboratory testing
• Ability to perform or assist with phlebotomy
• Ability to work independently and prioritize STAT and routine testing