Clinical Lab Scientist

CommonSpirit Health • Bakersfield, CA

17h • Onsite

About The Position

As our Clinical Lab Scientist, you will be a critical diagnostic expert, performing complex laboratory tests to ensure accurate, timely results vital for patient diagnosis and treatment. Every day, you will execute a wide range of analytical procedures across various lab disciplines (hematology, chemistry, microbiology, etc.). You'll analyze specimens, operate/maintain instruments, interpret results, and conduct quality control, providing crucial data for clinical decisions. To be successful in this role, you must demonstrate a strong scientific foundation, advanced technical proficiency, exceptional problem-solving skills, and meticulous attention to detail. Your paramount commitment will be to accuracy and regulatory adherence. Interacts with physician, nurses, ward clerks, phlebotomists, other clinical laboratory scientists and other health care professionals in the resolution of problems involving patient specimen collection and handling, appropriateness of specimens, clarification of orders and result reporting. Consults with Clinical Laboratory Scientists, Laboratory Supervisors, Administrative Director of Laboratory Services, Medical Director of Laboratory Services, or Pathologists for policy clarification and problem resolution. Operates lab computer system according to manuals in each department. Familiarity and compliance with general laboratory safety practices, MSDS guidelines, State of California regulations and requirements, OSHA standards, CDC recommendation and universal precautions. Participates in the clinical laboratory scientist teaching program to assist in the training of Clinical Laboratory Scientist students, MLT students, or other established programs. Performs other related duties as assigned.

Requirements

• CA CLS
• Education level necessary to obtain required licensure and certifications
• Medical terminology
• Basic computer terminology and data entry skills

Nice To Haves

• One year acute care hospital experience preferred.
• Above average communication and organizational skills.
• Ability to adapt to workload demands and function efficiently during difficult or emergency situations.
• Ability to maintain and operate laboratory equipment.

Responsibilities

• Performing complex laboratory tests to ensure accurate, timely results vital for patient diagnosis and treatment.
• Executing a wide range of analytical procedures across various lab disciplines (hematology, chemistry, microbiology, etc.).
• Analyzing specimens, operating/maintaining instruments, interpreting results, and conducting quality control.
• Interacting with physicians, nurses, ward clerks, phlebotomists, other clinical laboratory scientists and other health care professionals in the resolution of problems involving patient specimen collection and handling, appropriateness of specimens, clarification of orders and result reporting.
• Consulting with Clinical Laboratory Scientists, Laboratory Supervisors, Administrative Director of Laboratory Services, Medical Director of Laboratory Services, or Pathologists for policy clarification and problem resolution.
• Operating lab computer system according to manuals in each department.
• Complying with general laboratory safety practices, MSDS guidelines, State of California regulations and requirements, OSHA standards, CDC recommendation and universal precautions.
• Participating in the clinical laboratory scientist teaching program to assist in the training of Clinical Laboratory Scientist students, MLT students, or other established programs.
• Performing other related duties as assigned.

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed