Clinical Laboratory Scientist (ESC)

Salinas Valley Health•Salinas, CA

3d•$58 - $71

About The Position

It's fun to work in a company where people truly BELIEVE in what they're doing! We're committed to bringing passion and customer focus to the business. Department: Laboratory SIGN-ON BONUS AVAILABLE The Clinical Laboratory Scientist (CLS) works under the supervision of the Section Supervisor or Lead. Under General supervision, contributes to the quality of patient diagnosis and treatment by performing technical and complex laboratory analysis in one or more sections of the Laboratory. Recognizes deviations from expected results, analyzes problems and modifies procedures to eliminate technical problems. Serves as a resource person for other hospital staff by answering questions and solving problems for peers and others. May be asked to assume the responsibility of a Section Supervisor or Lead in their absence. Performs other laboratory duties as assigned. Assists physicians in the diagnosis of disease and treatment of patients by performing technical and complex laboratory tests, following established laboratory procedures. May work in more than one of the following areas: Chemistry, Bench Chemistry, Blood Bank, Hematology, Histology, Microbiology, Therapeutic Drug Monitoring and Urinalysis. Performs quality control procedures and documents the test results. Takes appropriate actions to correct out of control results and documents the actions taken. Serves as a resource for others: answers questions, resolves technical irregularities, and correlates new procedures. May be asked to supervise personnel and technical operations in a laboratory section in the absence of an on-site supervisor or Lead. Performs instrument checks and preventative maintenance on laboratory instruments and makes minor repairs if needed. Documents all work performed and actions taken. Reports normal and abnormal test results as established by Pathology and Hospital procedures. Uses the Laboratory computers to edit, inquire, receive specimens, enter test results, and print results. Receives patient specimens and prepares them for analysis; also collects certain specimens. Adheres to the established Hospital safety standards by following safety procedures and reports any unsafe conditions immediately to the supervisor or department head. Applies the Hospital’s Policies and Procedures regarding guest relations. Performs other duties as assigned or required. If you like wild growth and working with happy, enthusiastic over-achievers, you'll enjoy your career with us! Salinas Valley Health, formerly Salinas Valley Memorial Hospital, founded in 1953, is the cornerstone of what would eventually become Salinas Valley Health. Today, we serve thousands of individuals and families just like you throughout the Salinas Valley, Monterey Peninsula and the surrounding region. Each year, our highly trained team of healthcare professionals takes our renowned quality of patient care to the next level. Our team actively utilizes the latest medical techniques with our state-of-the-art technology to improve your health and well-being. In many cases this provides you and your family the opportunity to receive specialized care right here in your own community, without the need for travel. Our 263-bed acute care medical center employs more than 2,036 people and has a medical staff of more than 300 board-certified physicians across a broad spectrum of specialties, all dedicated to your care. Please apply internally via Job Hub.

Requirements

Work requires knowledge generally acquired through a Baccalaureate Degree in Medical Technology, Chemistry, Biology or equivalent.
A California Clinical Laboratory Scientist License/ASCP required.
At least one year of experience as a Clinical Laboratory Scientist or Trainee is required.
Experience must be within the last five years.

Nice To Haves

Current BLS/Healthcare status as per American heart Association standards preferred.

Responsibilities

Contributes to the quality of patient diagnosis and treatment by performing technical and complex laboratory analysis in one or more sections of the Laboratory.
Recognizes deviations from expected results, analyzes problems and modifies procedures to eliminate technical problems.
Serves as a resource person for other hospital staff by answering questions and solving problems for peers and others.
May be asked to assume the responsibility of a Section Supervisor or Lead in their absence.
Performs other laboratory duties as assigned.
Assists physicians in the diagnosis of disease and treatment of patients by performing technical and complex laboratory tests, following established laboratory procedures.
May work in more than one of the following areas: Chemistry, Bench Chemistry, Blood Bank, Hematology, Histology, Microbiology, Therapeutic Drug Monitoring and Urinalysis.
Performs quality control procedures and documents the test results.
Takes appropriate actions to correct out of control results and documents the actions taken.
Serves as a resource for others: answers questions, resolves technical irregularities, and correlates new procedures.
May be asked to supervise personnel and technical operations in a laboratory section in the absence of an on-site supervisor or Lead.
Performs instrument checks and preventative maintenance on laboratory instruments and makes minor repairs if needed.
Documents all work performed and actions taken.
Reports normal and abnormal test results as established by Pathology and Hospital procedures.
Uses the Laboratory computers to edit, inquire, receive specimens, enter test results, and print results.
Receives patient specimens and prepares them for analysis; also collects certain specimens.
Adheres to the established Hospital safety standards by following safety procedures and reports any unsafe conditions immediately to the supervisor or department head.
Applies the Hospital’s Policies and Procedures regarding guest relations.
Performs other duties as assigned or required.