Clinical Laboratory Scientist - Elevate Patient Diagnostics

CommonSpirit Health; San Bernardino (CA); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Clinical Laboratory Scientist (CLS) at St. Bernardine Medical Center in San Bernardino, CA, performs essential diagnostic testing to support patient care and clinical decisions.

You will ensure accurate results, quality control, and collaboration with healthcare teams. Role requires California CLS license, a Bachelor's degree in a biological or chemical science, and at least one year of generalist hospital experience.

Qualifications

• One year of experience as a generalist in an acute hospital clinical laboratory.
• California Clinical Laboratory Scientist license.
• Bachelor's degree in a biological or chemical science as defined by CLIA.

Responsibilities

• Receive and evaluate clinical specimens, ensuring quality and adherence to testing protocols.
• Perform qualitative and quantitative testing following approved policies and procedures.
• Review test results for accuracy, medical relevance, and compliance before releasing reports.
• Communicate critical values promptly and document actions taken.
• Perform quality control, instrument maintenance, and troubleshooting as required.
• Maintain reagent inventory and participate in proficiency surveys.
• Assist in training and orienting new staff to laboratory operations.
• Participate in quality improvement initiatives and remain current with departmental updates, policies, and procedures.

Education

Bachelor's degree in biological or chemical science (as defined by CLIA)

Job description

Clinical Laboratory Scientist (CLS) at St. Bernardine Medical Center in San Bernardino, CA, performs essential diagnostic testing to support patient care and clinical decisions.

You will ensure accurate results, quality control, and collaboration with healthcare teams. Role requires California CLS license, a Bachelor's degree in a biological or chemical science, and at least one year of generalist hospital experience.