Clinical Lab Scientist II

HCA Healthcare • San Jose, CA

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About The Position

Good Samaritan Hospital is seeking a Clinical Lab Scientist II to perform clinical testing in one or more laboratory areas, including blood bank, chemistry, serology, hematology, urinalysis, coagulation, special chemistry, microbiology, and manual testing. The role performs automated, semi-automated, and manual laboratory procedures according to established procedures and policies.

The Clinical Lab Scientist maintains laboratory instrumentation, evaluates the accuracy and acceptability of results and critical limits, organizes work to meet deadlines, and records data. The role collaborates with nursing and other hospital staff to support timely patient care and regulatory compliance. The scientist also trains laboratory personnel and performs 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, procedures, technical safety procedures, and information system functions.
• Supervisory skills, including assuming responsibility, exercising independent judgment, making judicious decisions in response to issues and problems, and flexing staff to accommodate workload.
• Interpersonal skills to communicate effectively with physicians, hospital staff, laboratory staff, hospital administration, clients, and other healthcare professionals.
• Analytical skills to resolve technical and non-technical issues and problems.
• 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 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 medical, prescription drug, dental, vision, behavioral health, and telemedicine benefits.
• 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, 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.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior