Clinical Lab Scientist

• Perform a variety of technical analyses, verify results and assure quality and accuracy of tests
• Interact with physician, nurses, ward clerks, phlebotomists, other clinical laboratory scientists and other health care professionals in the resolution of problems involving patient specimen collection and handling, appropriateness of specimens, clarification of orders and result reporting
• Consult with Clinical Laboratory Scientists, Laboratory Supervisors, Administrative Director of Laboratory Services, Medical Director of Laboratory Services, or Pathologists for policy clarification and problem resolution
• Operate lab computer system according to manuals in each department
• Maintain familiarity and compliance with general laboratory safety practices, MSDS guidelines, State of California regulations and requirements, OSHA standards, CDC recommendation and universal precautions
• Participate in the clinical laboratory scientist teaching program to assist in the training of Clinical Laboratory Scientist students, MLT students, or other established programs
• Perform other related duties as assigned

• CA CLS
• Education level necessary to obtain required licensure and certifications
• One year acute care hospital experience preferred
• Above average communication and organizational skills
• Ability to adapt to workload demands and function efficiently during difficult or emergency situations
• Ability to maintain and operate laboratory equipment
• Must have medical terminology, basic computer terminology and data entry skills

One year acute care hospital experience

• medical
• prescription drug
• dental
• vision plans
• life insurance
• paid time off (full-time benefit eligible team members may receive a minimum of 14 paid time off days, including holidays annually)
• tuition reimbursement
• retirement plan benefit(s) including, but not limited to, 401(k), 403(b), and other defined benefits offerings