Clinical Laboratory Scientist: Precision Diagnostics & Training

Adventist Health; Bakersfield (CA); On-site; USD 68,000 - 94,000; Full time

Job summary

Adventist Health Bakersfield is seeking a Clinical Laboratory Scientist to prioritize and perform a wide range of laboratory tests on various specimens. The role involves reviewing, evaluating, and reporting results while maintaining patient confidentiality and adhering to safety protocols.

The candidate will train and supervise trainees as needed and participate in QA operations to ensure accuracy. A California CLS license is required, with ASCP/NCA certification preferred.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in medical technology, clinical laboratory science, biological sciences, chemical sciences or allied health technologies or equivalent: Required
• Clinical laboratory experience: Preferred

Responsibilities

• Employs positive patient identification procedures to ensure specimen integrity and follows HIPAA guidelines.
• Prioritizes lab orders (STAT, ASAP, routine) and performs testing across chemistry, hematology, microbiology and more with quality controls.
• Reviews test results for validity, correlates with diagnoses, and communicates critical results to clinicians.
• Performs equipment maintenance, inventories reagents and calibration materials as needed.
• Orients, instructs and supervises laboratory assistants and clerks as needed.

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in medical technology, clinical laboratory science, biological sciences, chemical sciences or allied health technologies or equivalent

Job description

Adventist Health Bakersfield is seeking a Clinical Laboratory Scientist to prioritize and perform a wide range of laboratory tests on various specimens. The role involves reviewing, evaluating, and reporting results while maintaining patient confidentiality and adhering to safety protocols.

The candidate will train and supervise trainees as needed and participate in QA operations to ensure accuracy. A California CLS license is required, with ASCP/NCA certification preferred.