Clinical Lab Scientist - Full-time/Varied
About The Position
At Valley Children’s, the Laboratory provides comprehensive clinical laboratory and anatomic pathology services for our extensive patient population. We are vital members of the interdisciplinary teams that care for patients across the Valley Children’s Healthcare system. Our work includes services for patients in emergency, inpatient, and outpatient settings. As a VCH laboratorian, you will work in a special environment serving patients of all ages from the smallest infants to adults. Our pediatric testing offers unique experiences that include a focus on using specimens efficiently. Front line teams specialize in specimen collections, processing, histology, and support activities. Analytical teams staff a variety of sections that include core laboratory, microbiology, transfusion service, and point of care testing. A commitment to high quality and innovation drives our work. We are nationally accredited by the College of American Pathologists (CAP) and the transfusion service is also accredited by AABB. Join our team and become a partner in improving the health of patients in the Central Valley.
Requirements
- College Degree - 4 year
- Consistent with State of California CLS Licensure requirements (required)
- CLS - Clinical Lab Scientist License - CDPH - California Department of Public Health or or Public Health Microbiologist - CDPH - California Department of Public Health license is required for all levels.
Nice To Haves
- Minimum one (1) year Clinical laboratory (full-time) (preferred)
- Two (2) years of full-time equivalent clinical laboratory experience required
Responsibilities
- Accountable for performing laboratory procedures using a variety of instruments and procedures.
- Performs laboratory analyses on blood and various body fluids to obtain data on which a diagnosis of health or disease can be made and appropriate therapy initiated.
- Areas of responsibility may include one or more of the following: hematology, coagulation, immunohematology, microbiology, clinical chemistry, immunology, urinalysis, molecular biology, histopathology, and point of care testing (POCT).
- This role may have the opportunity to provide coverage across all areas of the laboratory, as needed to support operational demands.
Benefits
- Compensation is based on experience and placement within the Clinical Laboratory Scientist career ladder.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
