Clinical Laboratory Scientist II (CLS) - Clinical Lab

Prime Healthcare; San Dimas (CA); On-site; USD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

San Dimas Community Hospital seeks a Clinical Laboratory Scientist to join their award-winning team. This role involves performing diverse laboratory procedures, maintaining strict adherence to safety protocols, and requires a minimum of two years of clinical laboratory experience. Join a dedicated community-focused environment and be part of a team committed to high-quality patient care.

Benefits

Paid time off

401K retirement plan

Outstanding Medical, Dental, and Vision coverage

Tuition reimbursement

Voluntary benefit options

Qualifications

• Requires two years of clinical laboratory experience.
• Current and valid California State License required.

Responsibilities

• Adhere to laboratory procedures for collection and reporting of test results.
• Perform laboratory procedures using manual and automated methods.
• Identify problems affecting test performance and correct them.

Skills

Attention to Detail

Laboratory Techniques

Problem Solving

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Biological Sciences

Job description

Overview

San Dimas Community Hospital is a 101-bed facility located on a 13-acre campus in the heart of San Dimas. With a multidisciplinary team of experts and state-of-the-art technology, we are committed to serving the community with personalized, high-quality care. We offer a full range of comprehensive services, including 24-hour emergency services, a family birth center, orthopedic surgery, advanced diagnostic services, cardiopulmonary, and gastrointestinal services. San Dimas Community Hospital has received multiple awards, including the "100 Top Hospitals," Women's Choice Award for America's Best Hospitals for Patient Safety, and Healthgrades awards, including the "Patient Safety Excellence Award." Learn more at sandimashospital.com.

Join an award-winning team of dedicated professionals committed to our core values of quality, compassion, and community!

Why Prime Healthcare? San Dimas Community Hospital, a member of Prime Healthcare, offers incredible opportunities to expand your horizons and be part of a community dedicated to making a difference.

San Dimas Community Hospital offers competitive compensation and a comprehensive benefits package that provides employees the flexibility to tailor benefits according to their individual needs.

Our Total Rewards package includes, but is not limited to:

• Paid time off
• 401K retirement plan
• Outstanding Medical, Dental, and Vision coverage
• Tuition reimbursement
• Many voluntary benefit options!

Benefits may vary based on collective bargaining agreement requirements and/or employment status, i.e., full-time or part-time.

This is a fast-paced work environment where you can take pride in serving an underserved community. Come join a team of dedicated healthcare workers!

San Dimas Community Hospital is nationally recognized, locally preferred, and community-focused.

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Responsibilities

Each individual performs only those waived, moderate, or highly complex tests authorized by California Business & Professions Code (Sections §1206.5 (a)(b)(c), §1261, §1210, §1269, §1260.3, 17 CFR 1031 (b) (1-5), 17 CFR 1032.5) and must possess a degree of skill commensurate with their education, training, or experience and technical abilities. Responsibilities include:

1. Adhere to laboratory procedures for collection, processing, analysis, and reporting of patient test results.
2. Follow established quality control policies and document corrective actions when test systems deviate from performance specifications.
3. Identify problems affecting test performance and correct or notify supervisors immediately.
4. Perform a variety of laboratory procedures using manual and automated methods across disciplines such as Hematology, Blood Bank, Chemistry, Urinalysis, Coagulation, Microbiology, and Immunology.
5. Perform and document maintenance on instruments and equipment as needed.
6. Review patient results for accuracy before reporting.
7. Recognize age-specific differences in expected results from newborns to geriatrics.
8. Ensure proficiency testing samples are tested similarly to patient samples and collaborate with other labs appropriately.
9. Perform venipuncture or capillary puncture as required.
10. Assist in developing and maintaining laboratory policies and procedures.
11. Adhere to safety, infection control, emergency preparedness, and human resources policies.
12. May serve as General Supervisor during shifts or be assigned responsibilities related to LIS and POC.
13. Perform other tasks as assigned by the department manager or director.

Qualifications

Education, Experience, and Training

• Requires two years of clinical laboratory experience covering all areas of a clinical laboratory.
• Bachelor’s Degree in biological sciences, chemistry, physics, or medical technology from an accredited institution, or as specified in California Code of Registration, Title 17, Section 1032, Clinical Laboratory Scientist (generalist).
• Current and valid California State License required.

Estimated compensation for this role is $54.33 per hour. The final offer will consider skills, experience, education, credentials, and licensure.