Clinical Lab Scientist

Henry Mayo Newhall Hospital•Santa Clarita, CA

About The Position

Under the supervision of a Laboratory Supervisor, the Clinical Lab Scientist is responsible for specimen processing, test performance test result reporting, clerical and patient care support services with a high level of accuracy, precision and timeliness while ensuring compliance with departmental and regulatory agency standards.

Requirements

Current California CLS License
BS/BA
1-2 years previous experience preferred
CLS training in a USA program or if foreign trained, experience in a hospital based laboratory located in the USA.
Ability to work well within a team environment.
Ability to speak, read, and write fluently and professionally in English as well as follow verbal instructions with minimal supervision.
Ability to work flexible shifts
Strong organizational skills
Critical thinking skills
Problem solving skills
Basic computer skills
Frequent sitting and standing/walking with frequent position change.
Continuous use of bilateral upper extremities in fine motor activities requiring fingering, grasping, and forward reaching between waist and chest level.
Occasional/intermittent reaching at or above shoulder level.
Occasional/intermittent bending, squatting, kneeling, pushing/pulling, twisting, and climbing.
Occasional/intermittent lifting and carrying objects/equipment weighing up to 25 pounds.
Continuous use of near vision, hearing and verbal communication skills in handling telephone calls, interacting with customers and co-workers and performing job duties.