Bachelor's Degree from an accredited college or university
Valid Clinical Laboratory Scientist license from California Department of Public Health
Current BLS (Basic Life Support) Certificate (30-day grace period post-hire)
2-3 years of experience as a Clinical Lab Technologist
Strong independent and team-working skills with effective communication
Commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion in the workplace
Responsibilities
Perform a variety of clinical tests using professional judgment
Conduct quality control procedures and maintain laboratory equipment
Supervise and instruct lab assistants, phlebotomists, and trainees
Compile and prepare laboratory reports and update procedures
Provide in-service training to laboratory personnel
Perform clerical functions related to the laboratory area
Attend meetings as required and maintain departmental standards
Benefits
Opportunities for professional growth and development
Participation in educational programs and workshops
Supportive work environment fostering diversity and inclusion
Collaborative relationships with medical staff and other departments
Involvement in quality assurance and safety programs
Full Job Description
Who you are: Clinical Laboratory Scientist performs clinical laboratory procedures, quality assurance, and instrument maintenance. The medical technologist also maintains cooperative working relationships with intradepartmental and inter-departmental personnel as well as provides assistance to laboratory co-workers in resolution of clinical problems.
Major Areas of Responsibility include but are not limited to:
Performs a variety of tests requiring use of professional judgment in such areas as hematology, microbiology, clinical chemistry, urinalysis, and serology.
Performs quality control procedures, equipment maintenance and calibration and reagent preparation.
Provides clinical supervision and instructions to lab assistants, phlebotomist's, and trainees.
Compiles and prepares reports; reviews and updates laboratory procedures.
Provides in-service training to other laboratory personnel within a designated area.
Performs clerical functions associated with the designated laboratory area.
Attends meeting as needed.
Maintains established departmental policies and procedures, objectives, quality assurance programs, and safety, environmental, and infection control standards.
Maintains good relations with patients, medical staff, and other departments as well as other hospitals that use services.
Enhances professional growth and development through participation in educational programs, current literature, in-service meetings, and workshops.
Other duties as assigned by supervisor.
Minimum Job Requirements
Possess a Bachelor's Degree from an accredited college or university
Possess a valid license as Clinical Laboratory Scientist by the State of California Department of Public Health.
Must hold a current BLS (Basic Life Support) Certificate. You will have 30-day grace period to obtain your certificate from the date of hire.
Two (2) to Three (3) years experience as Clinical Lab Technologist.
Ability to work independently and with team, supervises and instructs others and communicate effectively.
Ability to work across cultures and demonstrate support of diversity, equity and inclusion.
