Clinical Laboratory Scientist (ESC) - Blood Bank

01 Salinas Valley Health Medical Center; Salinas (CA); On-site; USD 79,983 - 96,266; Full time

Job summary

01 Salinas Valley Health Medical Center in Salinas, California, is seeking a Clinical Laboratory Scientist. This role involves performing technical laboratory analysis, assisting physicians in diagnosis and treatment, and adhering to laboratory safety standards.

Qualifications include a Baccalaureate Degree in Medical Technology or related field, a California Clinical Laboratory Scientist License, and at least one year of experience in a similar role.

The position offers an hourly pay range of $58.06 - $69.88 with scheduled hours of 40 per week.

Qualifications

• Baccalaureate Degree in Medical Technology, Chemistry, Biology, or equivalent.
• California Clinical Laboratory Scientist License (ASCP) required.
• Current BLS/Healthcare status as per American Heart Association standards preferred.

Responsibilities

• Perform technical and complex laboratory analysis.
• Assist physicians in diagnosis and treatment by conducting tests.
• Document all work performed and report test results.

Skills

Technical laboratory analysis

Quality control procedures

Problem-solving

Technical supervision

Laboratory safety standards

Education

Baccalaureate Degree in Medical Technology, Chemistry, Biology or equivalent

California Clinical Laboratory Scientist License (ASCP)

Job description

Responsibilities

• The Clinical Laboratory Scientist (CLS) works under the supervision of the Section Supervisor or Lead.
• Under general supervision, contributes to the quality of patient diagnosis and treatment by performing technical and complex laboratory analysis in one or more sections of the Laboratory.
• Recognizes deviations from expected results, analyzes problems, and modifies procedures to eliminate technical problems.
• Serves as a resource person for other hospital staff by answering questions and solving problems for peers and others.
• May be asked to assume the responsibility of a Section Supervisor or Lead in their absence.
• Performs other laboratory duties as assigned.
• Assists physicians in the diagnosis of disease and treatment of patients by performing technical and complex laboratory tests, following established laboratory procedures.
• May work in more than one of the following areas: Chemistry, Bench Chemistry, Blood Bank, Hematology, Histology, Microbiology, Therapeutic Drug Monitoring, and Urinalysis.
• Performs quality control procedures and documents the test results.
• Takes appropriate actions to correct out of control results and documents the actions taken.
• Serves as a resource for others; answers questions, resolves technical irregularities, and correlates new procedures.
• May be asked to supervise personnel and technical operations in a laboratory section in the absence of an on‑site supervisor or Lead.
• Performs instrument checks and preventative maintenance on laboratory instruments and makes minor repairs if needed.
• Documents all work performed and actions taken.
• Reports normal and abnormal test results as established by Pathology and Hospital procedures.
• Uses the Laboratory computers to edit, inquire, receive specimens, enter test results, and print results.
• Receives patient specimens and prepares them for analysis; also collects certain specimens.
• Adheres to the established Hospital safety standards by following safety procedures and reports any unsafe conditions immediately to the supervisor or department head.
• Applies the Hospital's Policies and Procedures regarding guest relations.
• Performs other duties as assigned or required.

Education and Licensure

• Baccalaureate Degree in Medical Technology, Chemistry, Biology or equivalent.
• California Clinical Laboratory Scientist License (ASCP) required.

Qualifications and Experience

• Current BLS/Healthcare status as per American heart Association standards preferred.
• At least one year of experience as a Clinical Laboratory Scientist or Trainee within the last five years.

Compensation and Work Schedule

• Hourly Pay Range: $58.06 - $69.88.
• Work Shift: Variable.
• Full Time Equivalent (FTE): 1.0.
• Scheduled Hours: 40 per week.
• Union: ESC.