Clinical Laboratory Scientist II

CommonSpirit Health Philanthropy; Long Beach (CA); On-site; USD 60,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking healthcare organization as a Clinical Laboratory Scientist II, where you'll play a crucial role in ensuring accurate laboratory testing and quality control. This position offers the opportunity to work in various laboratory sections, including Chemistry, Hematology, Blood Bank, and Microbiology. You will be responsible for performing tests, initiating corrective actions for quality control failures, and maintaining laboratory instruments. This role is ideal for those passionate about healthcare and dedicated to making a difference in their community. If you have a strong background in laboratory science and a commitment to excellence, this position is perfect for you.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of bench experience with some supervisory experience preferred.
• Current California license as Clinical Laboratory Scientist required.

Responsibilities

• Perform all test procedures in the assigned section of the laboratory.
• Initiate QC failure corrective actions and troubleshoot instrument problems.

Skills

Laboratory Testing

Quality Control (QC)

Instrument Troubleshooting

Inventory Control

Education

Master's Degree in Laboratory Science

State of California License as Clinical Laboratory Scientist

Job description

Overview

Founded as a faith-based hospital in 1923 by the Sisters of Charity of the Incarnate Word, Dignity Health – St. Mary Medical Center is a 389-bed, acute care, nonprofit hospital located in Long Beach, California. The hospital offers a full complement of services, including a Level II trauma center, cardiac and vascular center, surgical weight loss, maternity and the CARE Center, which is a recognized PrEP center of excellence. The hospital shares a legacy of humankindness with Dignity Health, one of the nation’s five largest health care systems. Visit https://www.dignityhealth.org/socal/locations/stmarymedical for more information.

CommonSpirit Health was formed by the alignment of Catholic Health Initiatives (CHI) and Dignity Health. With more than 700 care sites across the U.S. from clinics and hospitals to home-based care and virtual care services, CommonSpirit is accessible to nearly one out of every four U.S. residents. Our world needs compassion like never before. Our communities need caring and our families need protection. With our combined resources, CommonSpirit is committed to building healthy communities advocating for those who are poor and vulnerable and innovating how and where healing can happen both inside our hospitals and out in the community.

One Community. One Mission. One California

Responsibilities

The responsibilities for a Clinical Laboratory Scientist II include performance of all test procedures in the assigned section. The Core Laboratory incumbent must be able to work in all areas of the Core Lab (Chemistry Coag/UA and Hematology). The position in Blood Bank and Microbiology must be able to work in all areas within the section. The position for shifts II/III must be able to work in all sections of the laboratory. The Clinical Laboratory Scientist must be able to perform the duties accurately, efficiently, and independently, meeting the standards of all departments. In addition, the Clinical Laboratory Scientist II is expected to initiate QC failure corrective action, participate in inventory control, perform instrument preventive maintenance, and troubleshoot instrument and reagent problems.

This job description may not be inclusive and may perform other related duties as assigned by Section Leader or Laboratory Supervisor.

Qualifications

Minimum:

• Three years bench experience is required with some supervisory experience is helpful.
• A Master's Degree in relevant laboratory science or in management is desirable or equivalent work experience may be substituted for academic requirements.
• A current State of California license as a Clinical Laboratory Scientist is required.

Preferred:

• ASCP registration or equivalent preferred.