Clinical Lab Scientist - 0.8 - Nights - Clinical Laboratory MV

El Camino Health • Mountain View, CA

13d • Onsite

About The Position

The Clinical Laboratory Scientist (CLS) performs accurate, reliable, and timely laboratory testing that provides laboratory information to physicians and other healthcare professionals for the diagnosis and treatment of their patients. The Clinical Laboratory Scientist follows the Laboratory’s written policies and procedures in order to safely perform testing, ensure the quality of that testing, and train CLS student interns and new CLS employees. The Clinical Laboratory Scientist may also assist in the evaluation and selection of laboratory instrumentation, in process improvement projects, in maintaining laboratory accreditation, and in providing expertise in other areas that are consistent with the CLS scope of practice.

Requirements

• Baccalaureate degree in clinical laboratory science or equivalent.
• Minimum 3 years CLS acute care hospital experience in the past 5 years.
• Must be available to work weekends on rotational basis and holidays.
• Available enterprise-wide and other shifts occasionally as needed for work assignments.
• Current California Clinical Laboratory Scientist license.
• If required to drive to other sites; valid California Driver License and proof of automobile insurance.

Responsibilities

• Performs accurate, reliable, and timely laboratory testing.
• Provides laboratory information to physicians and other healthcare professionals for diagnosis and treatment.
• Follows laboratory's written policies and procedures for safe testing and quality assurance.
• Trains CLS student interns and new CLS employees.
• May assist in the evaluation and selection of laboratory instrumentation.
• May assist in process improvement projects.
• May assist in maintaining laboratory accreditation.
• May provide expertise in other areas consistent with the CLS scope of practice.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Mid Level