Clinical Lab Scientist (CLS)

Tenet Healthcare Corporation • Manteca, CA

14h • $50 - $77

About The Position

The Clinical Lab Scientist processes and tests all types of laboratory specimens accurately and in a timely manner, reviews and reports laboratory results, and performs operational duties, maintenance, and advanced troubleshooting of laboratory instrumentation and equipment. The role also serves as a resource to other laboratory personnel.

The Clinical Lab Scientist works cooperatively with laboratory, medical, and hospital personnel to maintain standards for professional laboratory practices. The position may supervise laboratory staff in the absence of the Director and performs other duties as required.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree from an approved college or university and/or graduation from an accredited school of medical technology, or an equivalent qualification such as military training as defined by 42 CFR 493.1489, or qualification at the Medical Technologist level through a satisfactory HHS examination before 2/28/92 as defined by 42 CFR 493.1491. The qualification must meet CLIA requirements for high-complexity testing.
• Current and active California state licensure as a Clinical Laboratory Scientist.
• Registration or registry eligibility through an approved certifying agency (ASCP, NCA, AMT, or CSMLS) within 12 months of hire.
• For personnel trained outside the United States, an equivalency evaluation by ECE, NACES, or AICE must be completed within 30 days of hire.

Nice To Haves

• Six months to one year of medical laboratory technologist or clinical laboratory scientist experience in an acute care facility is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Process and test all types of laboratory specimens accurately and in a timely manner.
• Review and report laboratory results.
• Perform operational duties, maintenance, and advanced troubleshooting of laboratory instrumentation and equipment.
• Act as a resource to other laboratory personnel.
• Work cooperatively with laboratory, medical, and hospital personnel to maintain professional laboratory practice standards.
• May supervise laboratory staff in the absence of the Director.
• Perform other duties as required.

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
• 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

• Job Type: Part-time