Clinical Laboratory Scientist: Precision Diagnostics & QC

Dominican Hospital; Santa Cruz (CA); On-site; USD 107,000 - 153,000; Full time

Job summary

Dominican Hospital in Santa Cruz, CA seeks a Clinical Laboratory Scientist to perform a variety of analyses, ensuring accuracy and quality across tests with LIS reporting. You will verify results, participate in QA, and adhere to regulatory standards in a fast-paced lab.

Weekend and varied shift rotations, including emergencies, are expected. A CA CLS licensure and a Bachelors in a related science are required; post-baccalaureate training and 1–3 years lab experience are preferred.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in chemical, physical, or biological science from an accredited institution.
• CA licensure as CLS (CLS: CA) or CLS-HEW: CA upon hire.
• Familiarity with medical terminology, typing, math and computer skills.
• Requires one year of training post baccalaureate.
• Preferred: 1–3 years laboratory experience; co-op or internship in a lab setting.

Responsibilities

• Perform a variety of technical analyses and ensure test accuracy under supervision.
• Verify results, participate in quality assurance, and report via LIS or phone.
• Evaluate test results using instrument protocols and maintain analytic performance.
• Support the quality control program across specimen receipt to reporting.
• Work weekends and varied shifts, including emergencies, as required.
• Establish cooperative relationships with patients and staff with a respectful attitude.

Skills

Medical terminology

Typing

Computer skills

Math

LIS experience

Post-baccalaureate training

Education

Bachelor's degree in chemical, physical, or biological science

Tools

LIS

Job description

Dominican Hospital in Santa Cruz, CA seeks a Clinical Laboratory Scientist to perform a variety of analyses, ensuring accuracy and quality across tests with LIS reporting. You will verify results, participate in QA, and adhere to regulatory standards in a fast-paced lab.

Weekend and varied shift rotations, including emergencies, are expected. A CA CLS licensure and a Bachelors in a related science are required; post-baccalaureate training and 1–3 years lab experience are preferred.