Clinical Laboratory Scientist II

CommonSpirit Health • San Luis, CA

2d • Onsite

About The Position

As a Clinical Laboratory Scientist, you will perform complex laboratory tests and provide accurate, timely results that support patient diagnosis and treatment. The role performs analytical procedures across laboratory disciplines, including hematology, chemistry, and microbiology; analyzes specimens; operates and maintains instruments; interprets results; and conducts quality control. The position requires a strong scientific foundation, advanced technical proficiency, problem-solving skills, attention to detail, and commitment to accuracy and regulatory adherence.

The position performs and reports waived, moderately complex, and highly complex testing on patient specimens according to the Section’s Standard Operating Procedures. It supports patient care by clinically correlating results, identifying patterns of bias, promptly notifying appropriate caregivers of critical values, and completing testing within established turnaround-time limits. The Clinical Laboratory Scientist II also assists coworkers to maintain department workflow, maintains and troubleshoots major automated equipment, may receive extended training to serve as an instrument lead, and trains new employees and students.

French Hospital Medical Center is a 112-bed, acute care, nonprofit hospital in San Luis Obispo, California, serving over 150,000 patients annually. Its services include heart care, orthopedics, and a family birthing center.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in a biological or chemical science as defined by CLIA.
• Three or more years of recent hospital experience as a Clinical Laboratory Scientist or Medical Technologist.
• Valid California license as a Clinical Laboratory Scientist.
• Qualifies as a General Supervisor under CLIA 88 regulations.

Nice To Haves

• For a position in a specific CLS modality, current full-time experience in that modality.
• ASCP registration is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Perform and report waived, moderately complex, and highly complex tests on patient specimens in accordance with the Section’s Standard Operating Procedures.
• Provide accurate and timely results by completing testing within established turnaround-time limits.
• Clinically correlate results, identify patterns of bias, and rapidly notify appropriate caregivers of critical values.
• Assist other staff members with work duties as needed to support smooth department workflow.
• Perform required maintenance, calibration, and troubleshooting on major automated equipment, including contacting instrument vendors for assistance or repair.
• Train new employees and students in the department.
• May serve as an instrument lead after receiving extended instrument training.

What This Job Offers

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