Medical Laboratory Scientist - Clinical Laboratory

Providence Health & Services; Fortuna (CA); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Providence Redwood Memorial Hospital in Fortuna, CA is seeking a Medical Laboratory Scientist for a full-time evening shift. The position involves performing routine and specialized tests in clinical and microbiology laboratories under supervision of the Laboratory Services Manager.

Required: Bachelor's Degree in Medical Technology or related science and California CLS license at hire. Experience in clinical/microbiology labs is preferred.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Medical Technology or related science is required.
• California CLS license is required upon hire.
• Experience in clinical or microbiology labs is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Perform routine and specialized tests in the Clinical and/or Microbiology Laboratory with minimal supervision.
• Troubleshoot technical problems requiring judgment and expertise.

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Medical Technology or related science

California Clinical Laboratory Scientist License

Job description

Description

Medical Laboratory Scientist at Redwood Memorial Hospital in Fortuna, CA. This position is Full time and will work 8-hour, Evening shifts.

Under the general supervision of the Manager of Laboratory Services, the Medical Technologist is responsible for the performance of routine and specialized tests carried out in the Clinical and/or Microbiology Laboratory(ies). Solves technical problems requiring a complex degree of judgment with minimum supervision.

Providence Redwood Memorial Hospital is committed to delivering top-notch healthcare, earning a 5-star rating from the Center for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) as well as a Top Performing Hospital rating from the Partnership Health Plan's Hospital Quality Improvement Program in 2024. Join our reputable team and be part of a healthcare institution known for its clinical excellence and compassionate care.

Staff members who treat patients of a specific age group must be aware of the JCAHO requirements specific to that population. The specific information skills related to the position in this job description will be related to the following age group populations: infant, child, adolescent, adult, and geriatric.

Providence caregivers are not simply valued - they're invaluable. Join our team at Redwood Memorial Hospital and thrive in our culture of patient-focused, whole-person care built on understanding, commitment, and mutual respect. Your voice matters here, because we know that to inspire and retain the best people, we must empower them.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree: Medical Technology or a related science.
• Upon hire: California Clinical Laboratory Scientist License California.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience.

Why Join Providence?

Our best-in-class benefits are uniquely designed to support you and your family in staying well, growing professionally, and achieving financial security. We take care of you, so you can focus on delivering our Mission of caring for everyone, especially the most vulnerable in our communities.

About Providence

At Providence, our strength lies in Our Promise of "Know me, care for me, ease my way." Working at our family of organizations means that regardless of your role, we'll walk alongside you in your career, supporting you so you can support others. We provide best-in-class benefits and we foster an inclusive workplace where diversity is valued, and everyone is essential, heard and respected. Together, our 120,000 caregivers (all employees) serve in over 50 hospitals, over 1,000 clinics and a full range of health and social services across Alaska, California, Montana, New Mexico, Oregon, Texas and Washington. As a comprehensive health care organization, we are serving more people, advancing best practices and continuing our more than 100-year tradition of serving the poor and vulnerable.

Posted are the minimum and the maximum wage rates on the wage range for this position. The successful candidate's placement on the wage range for this position will be determined based upon relevant job experience and other applicable factors. These amounts are the base pay range; additional compensation may be available for this role, such as shift differentials, standby/on-call, overtime, premiums, extra shift incentives, or bonus opportunities.

Providence offers a comprehensive benefits package including a retirement 401(k) Savings Plan with employer matching, health care benefits (medical, dental, vision), life insurance, disability insurance, time off benefits (paid parental leave, vacations, holidays, health issues), voluntary benefits, well-being resources and much more. Learn more at providence.jobs/benefits.

Applicants in the Unincorporated County of Los Angeles: Qualified applications with arrest or conviction records will be considered for employment in accordance with the Unincorporated Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers and the California Fair Chance Act.

About the Team

The Sisters of Providence and Sisters of St. Joseph of Orange have deep roots in California, bringing health care and education to communities from the redwood forests to the beach shores of Orange county - and everywhere in between. In Northern California, Providence provides health care services to Eureka, Fortuna, Healdsburg, Napa, Petaluma and Santa Rosa.

Our award-winning and comprehensive medical centers are known for outstanding programs in cancer, cardiology, neurosciences, orthopedics, women's services, emergency and trauma care, pediatrics and neonatal intensive care. Our not-for-profit network also provides a full spectrum of care with leading-edge diagnostics and treatment, outpatient health centers, physician groups and clinics, numerous outreach programs, and hospice and home care.

Providence is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are committed to the principle that every workforce member has the right to work in surroundings that are free from all forms of unlawful discrimination and harassment on the basis of race, color, gender, disability, veteran, military status, religion, age, creed, national origin, sexual identity or expression, sexual orientation, marital status, genetic information, or any other basis prohibited by local, state, or federal law. We believe diversity makes us stronger, so we are dedicated to shaping an inclusive workforce, learning from each other, and creating equal opportunities for advancement.