Clinical Laboratory Scientist II

CommonSpirit Health; Glendale (CA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

CommonSpirit Health is seeking a Clinical Lab Scientist to perform complex diagnostic tests across multiple lab disciplines at Glendale Memorial Hospital in California. You will analyze specimens, operate instruments, and ensure accurate results with strict quality control.

The role requires a strong scientific foundation, advanced technical proficiency, and meticulous attention to detail to support patient diagnosis and treatment in an acute care setting.

Qualifications

• Strong scientific foundation and advanced technical proficiency.
• Meticulous attention to detail and regulatory adherence.

Responsibilities

• Perform complex laboratory tests across hematology, chemistry, microbiology and other disciplines.
• Analyze specimens and interpret results to inform clinical decisions.
• Operate and maintain laboratory instruments and conduct quality control.
• Collaborate with physicians, nurses and lab staff to resolve specimen-related issues.

Skills

Attention to detail

Problem solving

Scientific foundation

Technical proficiency

Education

California Clinical Laboratory Scientist License

Tools

SOP procedures

Job description

Job Summary and Responsibilities

As our Clinical Lab Scientist, you will be a critical diagnostic expert, performing complex laboratory tests to ensure accurate, timely results vital for patient diagnosis and treatment.

Every day, you will execute a wide range of analytical procedures across various lab disciplines (hematology, chemistry, microbiology, etc.). You'll analyze specimens, operate/maintain instruments, interpret results, and conduct quality control, providing crucial data for clinical decisions.

To be successful in this role, you must demonstrate a strong scientific foundation, advanced technical proficiency, exceptional problem-solving skills, and meticulous attention to detail. Your paramount commitment will be to accuracy and regulatory adherence.

• Interacts with physician, nurses, ward clerks, phlebotomists, other clinical laboratory scientists and other health care professionals in the resolution of problems involving patient specimen collection and handling, appropriateness of specimens, clarification of orders and result reporting.

• Consults with Clinical Laboratory Scientists, Laboratory Supervisors, Administrative Director of Laboratory Services, Medical Director of Laboratory Services, or Pathologists for policy clarification and problem resolution.

• Specimen Processing and Testing

  Receives, processes and tests patient samples within established timelines.

  Performs routine and specialized procedures in all areas as assigned following procedure in SOP manual for that area.

• Quality Control and Proficiency Testing

  Receives, processes, tests and documents results of proficiency test samples in the same manner as patient specimens.

  Performs required quality control testing and documentation, and follows established guidelines for corrective action when results are not within the established acceptable levels of performance.

Job Requirements

Required

• Minimum five (5) years experience in an acute care facility laboratory working in 2-3 sections of the Laboratory or seven (7+) or more years working 1-2 sections.
• Internal candidate promotions based on total experience job performance as a CLS-II and potential for success as a CLS-III.
• California Clinical Laboratory Scientist License.

Where You'll Work

Founded in 1926, Dignity Health - Glendale Memorial Hospital and Health Center is a 334-bed, acute care, nonprofit hospital. Serving over 70,000 patients annually, the hospital offers a full complement of services including a Level III NICU, heart care, wound care and surgical services. Additionally, Glendale Memorial Hospital has been recognized as an LGBTQ+ Healthcare Equality High Performer by the Human Rights Campaign Foundation. It is a Joint Commission-certified Thrombectomy-Capable Stroke Center and a SRC Center of Excellence for Robotic Surgery and Colorectal Surgery. One Community. One Mission. One California