Clinical Lab Scientist (CLS) - Microbiologist

Tenet Healthcare Corporation • San Ramon, CA

8d • $51 - $82

About The Position

Reporting to the Director of Laboratory Services, the Clinical Lab Scientist has the technical ability to perform clinical laboratory tests in departments assigned by management and to process specimens. The position processes samples and performs tests requested by physicians, assures the validity of test results, and applies specimen rejection criteria. It requires knowledge of quality control, instrument calibration and standardization, laboratory computer systems, applicable laws and regulations, and the ability to troubleshoot instruments and perform routine preventive maintenance. The scientist also participates in training new employees and applies age-specific knowledge when communicating with patients and families and performing testing duties.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in laboratory technology or a related science.
• California Clinical Laboratory Scientist License.

Nice To Haves

• One year of recent experience in a hospital laboratory.

Responsibilities

• Process samples and perform clinical laboratory tests per physician request.
• Assure the validity of test results.
• Apply criteria for specimen rejection.
• Demonstrate knowledge of quality control, calibration, and instrument standardization.
• Use sound judgment to interpret quality control data and take responsibility for decisions.
• Troubleshoot instruments and perform routine preventive maintenance.
• Use the laboratory computer system for ordering, reporting, and verifying results, and follow downtime computer procedures.
• Remain familiar with laws and regulations that apply to the laboratory.
• Participate in training new employees.
• Use age-specific knowledge when interacting with neonate, adolescent, geriatric, and adult patients or family members, and when performing testing duties.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, vision, and life insurance.
• 401(k) retirement savings plan with employer match.
• Paid time off.
• Career development and continuing education opportunities.
• Health savings accounts and healthcare and dependent flexible spending accounts.
• Employee Assistance Program.
• Employee discount program.
• Voluntary benefits including pet insurance, legal insurance, accident and critical illness insurance, long-term care, elder and childcare, and auto and home insurance.

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Mid Level