Clinical Lab Scientist II

HCA Healthcare•San Jose, CA

About The Position

Clinical Lab Scientists II perform clinical testing in one or more laboratory areas, including blood bank, chemistry, serology, hematology, urinalysis, coagulation, special chemistry, microbiology, and manual testing. They perform automated, semi-automated, and manual procedures in bacteriology, parasitology, hematology, coagulation, serology, chemistry, urinalysis, immunology, and immunohematology, following established procedures and policies. The role includes maintaining laboratory instrumentation, evaluating results for accuracy, acceptability, and critical limits, organizing work to meet deadlines, and recording data. Clinical Lab Scientists work cooperatively with nursing and other hospital staff to support timely patient care and regulatory compliance. They also train laboratory personnel and perform in-charge assignments when a manager is absent.

Requirements

Valid California State Department of Health Services Clinical Laboratory Scientist License.
Bachelor’s degree in medical technology or equivalent.
In-depth knowledge of laboratory organization, policies, and procedures, including technical safety procedures and information system functions.
Successful completion of a supervised one-year clinical laboratory internship.
Minimum five years’ experience as a Clinical Laboratory Scientist.
Ability to learn and use a computerized patient care management system.
Ability to understand and follow verbal and written instructions.
Ability to effectively read, write, and verbally communicate in English.

Responsibilities

Perform clinical testing in one or more laboratory areas, including blood bank, chemistry, serology, hematology, urinalysis, coagulation, special chemistry, microbiology, and manual testing.
Perform automated, semi-automated, and manual procedures in bacteriology, parasitology, hematology, coagulation, serology, chemistry, urinalysis, immunology, and immunohematology according to established procedures and policies.
Perform preventative maintenance on laboratory instrumentation.
Interpret results for accuracy, acceptability, and critical limits.
Organize work to meet established deadlines and record all data obtained.
Work cooperatively with nursing and other hospital staff to ensure timely patient care and assist with regulatory compliance.
Train laboratory personnel.
Perform in-charge assignments in the absence of a manager.

Benefits

Comprehensive benefits for medical, prescription drug, dental, vision, behavioral health, and telemedicine services.
Wellbeing support, including free counseling and referral services.
Paid time off, paid family leave, long- and short-term disability coverage, and leaves of absence.
401(k) plan with a 100% match on 3% to 9% of pay, based on years of service.
Employee Stock Purchase Plan and flexible spending accounts.
Preferred banking partnerships, retirement readiness tools, rollover support, and financial wellbeing counseling.
Tuition assistance, student loan assistance, certification support, dependent scholarships, and a partnership with Galen College of Nursing.
Fertility and family-building benefits and adoption assistance.
Life insurance and supplemental health protection plans.
Auto and home insurance, legal counseling, identity theft protection, and consumer discounts.