Per Diem Clinical Lab Scientist-CLS

Kaweah Health; Visalia (CA); On-site; USD 68,000 - 103,000; Full time

Job summary

Kaweah Health, Visalia, CA, seeks a Clinical Laboratory Scientist to perform automated and manual laboratory tests across multiple disciplines. You will file results in the computer system, maintain instrument performance, and ensure timely, accurate reporting of patient samples.

Under the Section Chief, you will monitor quality control procedures, maintain reagent inventories, and stay current with competency in technical skills. This role supports patient care on an eight-hour shift schedule.

Qualifications

• Certified license required: CA Clinical Laboratory Scientist license or CA Public Health Microbiologist Certification (Micro only).
• Experience in clinical laboratory settings preferred.

Responsibilities

• Performs tests in Chemistry, Microbiology, Immunology, Immunohematology or Hematology.
• Operates and maintains laboratory instruments and prepares samples.

Skills

Laboratory testing

Quality control

Tools

Clinical laboratory instruments

Job description

Kaweah Health is a publicly owned, community healthcare organization that provides comprehensive health services to the greater Visalia area in central California. With more than 5,000 employees, Kaweah Health provides state-of-the-art medicine and high-quality preventive services in our acute care hospital, specialized health centers and clinics. Our eight-campus healthcare district has 613 beds and offers comprehensive health services across a broad continuum of care.It takes a special person to work for Kaweah Health. We serve a region where the needs are great, which makes the rewards even greater. Every day, we care for people facing unique challenges and in need of healing. Throughout it all, our focus is to make a difference, and we do — in the health of our patients, our loved ones, and our community.Benefits EligibleNot Benefits EligibleWork ShiftVariable - 8 Hour or less Shift (United States of America)Department7500 Clinical LaboratoryUnder supervision of the Section Chief, the Clinical Laboratory Scientist performs clinical laboratory testing and assists in promoting a quality of service based on accuracy and timeliness in reporting results.QUALIFICATIONSLicense /CertificationRequired: CA Clinical Laboratory Scientist license; or CA Public Health Microbiologist Certification (Micro only)ExperiencePreferred: Prior lab experienceJOB RESPONSIBILITIESEssentialPerforms any tests in assigned Chemistry, Microbiology, Immunology, Immunohematology or Hematology. Performs automated and manual analysis that requires a complex network of steps and variables. Responsible to file test results in the computer.Operates and maintains clinical laboratory instruments or equipment.Maintains a proper inventory of reagents, controls or media. Routinely follows prescribed procedures for preparation. Evaluates and labels reagents, controls and media.Conducts required quality control and quality improvement procedures. Continually evaluates results of quality control.Maintains continued competence of technical skills and professional image.Collects and prepares human samples for analysis. Performs all functions of a Laboratory Aide in the area of specialty. Prepares, stores, or transports samples.AdditionalImplements new methods. Accurately performs comparison studies of precision, accuracy, linearity, cost and suitability on new or existing procedures. Documents results and reports them to the section chief according to conventional scientific formats.Demonstrates the knowledge and skills necessary to provide care and services appropriate to the population served on the assigned unit or work area.Performs other duties as assigned.Pay Range$49.72 -$74.58If you want to use your talents alongside people who face each day with courage and purpose, in an environment that empowers you to do your absolute best, this is where you belong.