CLINICAL LABORATORY TECHNOLOGIST (SAFETY)

State of California; California; On-site; USD 64,000 - 81,000; Full time

Job summary

State of California's Department of State Hospitals - Coalinga is seeking a Permanent, Full Time Clinical Laboratory Technologist (Safety). Salary ranges from $5,778.00 to $7,237.00 per month, with in-office work and telework options as noted.

The role requires a valid CLT license and ongoing CE credits, with duties spanning specimen analysis, data validation, and instrument troubleshooting. New hires start at the minimum of the classification; 12 state-approved CE hours annually are required to

Qualifications

• Must possess a valid Clinical Laboratory Technologist license issued by the State Department of Health Services and/or ASCP.
• Ability to obtain 12 contact hours of state-approved continuing education each calendar year.

Responsibilities

• Perform technical work in Clinical Laboratory, analyzing specimens qualitatively and quantitatively.
• Validate results through participation in external proficiency testing and implement corrective actions for flagged results.
• Perform skin puncture and venipuncture for blood specimens using proper PPE and safety devices.
• Troubleshoot and repair faulty equipment/instrumentation as needed.

Skills

Venipuncture

Skin puncture

Proficiency testing

Quality control

Education

Clinical Laboratory Technologist License

Job description

Job Posting:Clinical Laboratory Technologist (Safety)

Department of State Hospitals - Coalinga

JC-534974 -

JC-534974 - Clinical Laboratory Technologist (Safety)
CLINICAL LABORATORY TECHNOLOGIST (SAFETY)

$5,778.00 - $7,237.00 per Month
New to State candidates will be hired into the minimum salary of the classification or minimum of alternate range when applicable.

Final Filing Date: 10/19/2026

Application Methods: Electronic (Using your CalCareer Account) By Mail Drop-off

Job Description and Duties

Performs technical work in Clinical Laboratory. Analyzes various types of specimensfor various constituents, qualitatively and quantitatively, using variousavailable methodologies, accurately, precisely, and in a timely manner. Validates reported results throughactive participation in performance and reporting of external proficiencytesting programs, including the investigation and reporting of correctiveactions for flagged results. Performs skin puncture proceduresfor obtaining blood specimens, accurately and efficiently, using appropriatepersonal and protective equipment and safety equipment. Performs venipuncture procedures forobtaining blood specimens, accurately and efficiently, using appropriatepersonal protective equipment and safety devices. Demonstrates at least an averageability and willingness to recognize, troubleshoot, and repair faultyequipment/instrumentation. Possess a valid Clinical Laboratory technologist’slicense or a similar license of equal or higher level issued by the StateDepartment of Health Services and/or American Society of Clinical Pathologist(ASCP) Obtains 12 Contact Hours of state-approvedContinuing Education each calendar year, in or to maintain licensure.

You will find additional information about the job in the Duty Statement .

Minimum Requirements

You will find the Minimum Requirements in the Class Specification.

• CLINICAL LABORATORY TECHNOLOGIST (SAFETY)

Clinical Laboratory Technologist (Safety)

Classification:

$5,778.00 - $7,237.00A

CLINICAL LABORATORY TECHNOLOGIST (SAFETY) $5,778.00 - $7,237.00A New to State candidates will be hired into the minimum salary of the classification or minimum of alternate range when applicable.

# of Positions:

1

Work Location:

Telework:

In Office

Job Type:

Permanent, Full Time

Department Information

DSH-Coalinga opened in 2005 and began treating forensically committed patients, mostly of which are sexually violent predators. It is a self-contained psychiatric hospital constructed with a security perimeter. California Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation (CDCR) provides perimeter security as well as transportation of patients to outside medical services and court proceedings.

• The position(s) require(s) a Background Investigation be cleared prior to being hired.
• The position(s) require(s) Medical Clearance prior to being hired.
• The position(s) require(s) a(n) Clinical Laboratory Technologist License. You will be required to provide a copy of your license prior to being hired.

Unless otherwise requested by the candidate, all communications and correspondence regarding this recruitment from our agency will be sent electronically via your CalCareers account and/or email listed on your State Application, STD. 678. It is the applicant’s responsibility to check their email inbox, including junk/spam emails for any correspondence regarding their application status. In addition, applicants are encouraged to keep their CalCareers profile updated with a current telephone number, mailing address, and email.

To be considered for this Job Opportunity, applicants must have permanent civil service status, be reachable on an employment list, have transfer eligibility, or have reinstatement eligibility. IF

Who May Apply

Individuals who are currently in the classification, eligible for lateral transfer, eligible for reinstatement, have list or LEAP eligibility, are in the process of obtaining list eligibility, or have SROA and/or Surplus eligibility (please attach your letter, if available). SROA and Surplus candidates are given priority; therefore, individuals with other eligibility may be considered in the event no SROA or Surplus candidates apply.

Applications will be screened and only the most qualified applicants will be selected to move forward in the selection process. Applicants must meet the Minimum Qualifications stated in the Classification Specification(s).

Applicants requiring reasonable accommodations for the hiring interview process must request the necessary accommodations if scheduled for a hiring interview. The request should be made at the time of contact to schedule the interview. Questions regarding reasonable accommodations may be directed to the EEO contact listed on this job posting.

All state civil service employees are currently subjected to a mandatory Personal Leave Program (PLP), which entails a reduction in monthly gross salary but provides PLP leave credits in lieu of Pay through June 20, 2027. The amount of salary reduction is dependent upon the classification and associated union Bargaining Unit (BU). The BU for this position is NAME UNION, subject to PERCENTAGE in salary reduction, accruing approximately 3-5 hours of PLP each month.

The State of California offers a comprehensive benefits package that includes Health Benefits, Vision, Dental, Retirement and an array of other options. For more information on the benefits offered by the State of California you can visit the California Department of Human Resources web site: http://www.calhr.ca.gov/employees/Pages/salary-and-benefits.aspx

Contact Information

The Human Resources Contact is available to answer questions regarding the position or application process.

Department Website: www.dsh.ca.gov

Please direct requests for Reasonable Accommodations to the interview scheduler at the time the interview is being scheduled.You may direct any additional questions regarding Reasonable Accommodations or Equal Employment Opportunity for this position(s)to the Department's EEO Office.

California Relay Service: 1-800-735-2929 (TTY), 1-800-735-2922 (Voice)TTY is a Telecommunications Device for the Deaf, and is reachable only from phones equipped with a TTY Device.

Equal Opportunity Employer

The State of California is an equal opportunity employer to all, regardless of age, ancestry, color, disability (mental and physical), exercising the right to family care and medical leave, gender, gender expression, gender identity, genetic information, marital status, medical condition, military or veteran status, national origin, political affiliation, race, religious creed, sex (includes pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding and related medical conditions), and sexual orientation.

It is an objective of the State of California to achieve a drug-free work place. Any applicant for state employment will be expected to behave in accordance with this objective because the use of illegal drugs is inconsistent with the law of the State, the rules governing Civil Service, and the special trust placed in public servants.