Licensed CLS | Precision Diagnostic Scientist

Adventist Health; Delano (CA); On-site; USD 103,168 - 141,502; Full time

Job summary

Adventist Health Delano is seeking a Clinical Laboratory Scientist to perform a wide range of laboratory tests, ensure specimen integrity, and report results with accuracy. You will supervise trainees and contribute to quality assurance in a full-time capacity.

Qualifications include a CLS license in California and a Bachelor’s degree in medical technology or allied fields. Experience is preferred and E‑Verify applies to employment.

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
• Licenses / Certifications: Valid CLS license in CA required; ASCP or NCA: Preferred

Responsibilities

• Employs positive patient identification procedures to ensure specimen integrity across pre-analytical, analytical and post-analytical testing.
• Performs proper specimen collection, labeling, handling, processing and storage; adheres to HIPAA and confidentiality guidelines.
• Prioritizes lab orders (STAT to routine) and performs testing across chemistry, hematology, urinalysis, serology, microbiology and more.
• Reviews results for accuracy and validity; correlates findings with diagnoses and communicates critically valued results to clinicians.
• Performs equipment maintenance, calibration, inventories and restocks reagents and supplies.
• Trains and supervises laboratory staff; participates in performance improvement initiatives.

Education

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

Job description

Adventist Health Delano is seeking a Clinical Laboratory Scientist to perform a wide range of laboratory tests, ensure specimen integrity, and report results with accuracy. You will supervise trainees and contribute to quality assurance in a full-time capacity.

Qualifications include a CLS license in California and a Bachelor’s degree in medical technology or allied fields. Experience is preferred and E‑Verify applies to employment.