Clinical Laboratory Scientist Senior

Tenet Healthcare; Joshua Tree (CA); On-site; USD 75,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life insurance

401(k) with employer match

Paid time off

Career development

Job summary

Hi-Desert Medical Center Hospital, part of the Desert Care Network, is seeking a Licensed Clinical Laboratory Scientist for a full‑time, day shift. The lab handles blood testing and morphology studies to support diagnostic and treatment decisions.

The position emphasizes safety, quality control, and collaboration with pathologists. Join a team dedicated to patient care in Joshua Tree, with opportunities for professional development and continuing education within a comprehensive benefits

Qualifications

• Licensed Clinical Laboratory Scientist (CLS)
• Sufficient prior experience in clinical lab operations
• Ability to follow safety, sanitation and QA protocols

Responsibilities

• Maintains department policies and quality programs and ensures safety standards.
• Draws blood (venous & arterial) as needed and follows standards.
• Consults with Pathologist on difficult analyses and abnormal findings.
• Performs QC/QA and maintains proper documentation.
• Directs and supports staff in daily laboratory operations.
• Participates in continuing education to stay current in the field.
• Escalates issues to lab management with actionable insights.
• Operates computer systems to perform job functions.

Skills

Clinical Laboratory Scientist

Blood testing

Quality control

Medical terminology

Job description

Overview

Hi-Desert Medical Center Hospital is committed to providing exceptional patient care in a supportive and collaborative environment. As a member of our team, you will have the opportunity to work with advanced technology and be part of a healthcare community dedicated to making a positive impact on the lives of our patients.

At Hi-Desert Medical Center, we understand that our greatest asset is our dedicated team of professionals. That’s why we offer more than a job – we provide a comprehensive benefit package that prioritizes your health, professional development, and work-life balance. The available plans and programs include:

• Medical, dental, vision, and life insurance
• 401(k) retirement savings plan with employer match
• Generous paid time off
• Career development and continuing education opportunities
• Health savings accounts, healthcare & dependent flexible spending accounts
• Employee Assistance program, Employee discount program
• Voluntary benefits include pet insurance, legal insurance, accident and critical illness insurance, long term care, elder & childcare, auto & home insurance

Note: Eligibility for benefits may vary by location and is determined by employment status

Job Summary

Shift: Days

Job Type: Full Time

Hours: 6AM-2:30pm Days worked will vary

Performs blood tests and studies morphology of constituents of blood to obtain data for use in diagnosis and treatment of disease. Ensures instrumentation of operating in accordance with laboratory practice.

Responsibilities

1. Maintains established departmental policies and procedures, objectives, quality improvement program, safety, environmental and infection control standards.
   • Conducts job duties in accordance with established hospital policy and safety/sanitation standards.
2. Draws blood (venous & arterial) as necessary following all standards.
3. Consults with Pathologist regarding difficult analyses or abnormal findings.
   • Pathologist is consulted with regarding difficult analyses or abnormal findings.
4. Follows QC, QA and PM program. Is accurate and complete in documentation; following through in appropriate manner.
5. Directs and monitors support staff; guiding in decisions and flow of department. Support staff is directed and monitored, and guides in decisions and flow of department.
6. Enhances professional growth and development through participation in educational programs, current literature, in-service meetings, and workshops. Attends continuing education courses related to area of specialization to remain current in the field.
7. Is a resource for problem solving, client concerns and over all laboratory practices. Serves as a resource to employees and clients.
8. Apprises lab management of issues, problems, concerns, as well as suggestions for lab functions. Management is apprised of issues, problems, concerns and suggestions.
9. Operates necessary computer system(s) to perform job functions.

Qualifications

Licensure

• Requires licensure as a Clinical Laboratory Scientist

Minimum Experience

• Sufficient previous experience in all areas of the lab.

Required Protective Equipment

• Face Protection
• Lab Coat or Apron
• Non-Sterile Medical Gloves
• Utility Gloves

Organization Description

Desert Care Network serves the healthcare needs of the Coachella Valley and Morongo Basin regions in Southern California with three hospitals Desert Regional Medical Center in Palm Springs, JFK Memorial Hospital in Indio and Hi-Desert Medical Center in Joshua Tree. The hospital network provides advanced care with services such as comprehensive stroke care, a cancer center, a Level 1 Trauma Center and the only Level 3 Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU) in the Coachella Valley. Desert Care Network is committed to healthcare equality. Join our team!

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