Clinical Laboratory Scientist II

CommonSpirit Health • Arroyo Grande, CA

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About The Position

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

The scientist performs and reports waived, moderately complex, and highly complex tests according to the Section’s Standard Operating Procedures. The role 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 scientist may assist other staff as a group leader, maintain and troubleshoot major automated equipment, receive extended instrument training to serve as an instrument lead, and train new employees and students.

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.
• Strong scientific foundation, advanced technical proficiency, problem-solving skills, and meticulous attention to detail.
• Commitment to accuracy and regulatory adherence.

Nice To Haves

• For a role hired into 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 testing on patient specimens according to the Section’s Standard Operating Procedures.
• Provide accurate and timely results and complete 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 departmental workflow.
• Perform required maintenance, calibration, and troubleshooting to ensure major automated equipment is operational.
• Contact instrument vendors for assistance or repair when needed.
• Train new employees and students in the department.
• May receive extended instrument training to function as an instrument lead for the department.

What This Job Offers

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