Flexible Microbiology Lab Assistant – Per Diem

Scripps Health; San Diego (CA); On-site; USD 41,000 - 57,000; Part time

Job summary

Scripps Health is seeking candidates to launch a clinical laboratory career in the Microbiology team at Scripps Medical Laboratory, a high-volume core lab handling millions of tests annually. This casual, per diem role offers exposure to a broad range of cases in a fast-paced setting.

Ideal applicants have strong analytical skills, good communication, and familiarity with medical terminology and computer systems; preferred experience includes microbiology lab work and a related Bachelor's degree.

Qualifications

• Good critical thinking and analytical skills.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Proficient with medical terminology, with an understanding of computer systems.

Responsibilities

• Assist the Clinical Lab Scientist in the preanalytical and analytical testing of samples.
• Proactively contribute to achieve team goals towards cost-effective, high quality patient care services.
• You are instrumental in impacting the workflow processes to identify areas of improvement.
• Answers phones and provides clerical support for the laboratory.
• Ensures performance and safety standards are met.
• Ensures inventory and supplies are stocked appropriately.
• Serves as a liaison for the laboratory and interacts with physicians, nurses and customers to provide a positive outcome.

Skills

Good critical thinking and analytical

Excellent written and verbal comms

Proficient with medical terminology

Education

Bachelor's degree in related field

Job description

Scripps Health is seeking candidates to launch a clinical laboratory career in the Microbiology team at Scripps Medical Laboratory, a high-volume core lab handling millions of tests annually. This casual, per diem role offers exposure to a broad range of cases in a fast-paced setting.

Ideal applicants have strong analytical skills, good communication, and familiarity with medical terminology and computer systems; preferred experience includes microbiology lab work and a related Bachelor's degree.