Clinical Laboratory Scientist II

Kern Medical • Bakersfield, CA

2d • $49 - $66 • Onsite

About The Position

Kern Medical has been a community cornerstone since its founding in 1867. Today, we are an acute care teaching center with 222 beds, offering the only advanced trauma care between Fresno and Los Angeles. Kern Medical offers a range of primary, specialty, and multi-specialty services including high-risk pregnancy care, inpatient psychiatric services integrated with county mental health programs, and a growing network of outpatient clinics providing personalized patient-centered wellness care. Kern Medical cares for 15,500 inpatients and 125,000 clinic patients a year.

Requirements

• One year of experience as a licensed scientist, or specially licensed scientist, in a hospital or public health laboratory.
• Possession of a valid license to practice as a Clinical Laboratory Scientist in the State of California.
• Possession of a valid license issued by the State of California limited to specialization in Clinical Chemistry, Clinical Microbiology, or Clinical Immunohematology.
• Knowledge of the principles, methods and techniques of laboratory work; current computer software applicable to maintaining clinical laboratory data.
• Ability to perform a variety of laboratory tests and procedures with accuracy and attention to detail; demonstrate knowledge of current instrumentation and methodology; maintain accurate records; operate computer hardware; utilize applicable software to input and maintain clinical laboratory data; utilize applicable software to input and maintain clinical laboratory data; understand and follow oral and written instructions; maintain effective working relationships with staff and those contacted in the performance of required duties.
• If position responsibilities require driving a personal vehicle, then possession of a current valid California Driver’s License and adherence to the Kern County Hospital Authority Vehicle Use and Driving Standard Policy (ENG-EC-119) is required.
• If position responsibilities require driving a vehicle owned, leased or rented by Kern Medical, then possession of a current valid California Driver’s license, a signed authorization for Release of Drivers Record Information and adherence to the Kern County Hospital Authority Vehicle Use and Driving Standard Policy (ENG-EC-119) is required.

Nice To Haves

• Assists in the training of new employees.
• Assists in the teaching of Medical Technology students.

Responsibilities

• Performs a variety of laboratory tests and procedures with various types of specimens using specified laboratory techniques and methods.
• Performs daily quality control functions and applies professional knowledge and judgment to routine and special procedures.
• Operates various automated laboratory instruments and equipment.
• Maintains records of examinations and findings; inputs and maintains clinical laboratory data using computer hardware and applicable software.
• Maintains work performance records, assists in the teaching of Medical Technology students.
• Maintains effective professional work relationships with laboratory staff, other hospital departments and those contacted in the performance of required duties.
• Assists in training and orientation of new employees.
• Attends relevant conferences and educational functions.
• Performs other job related duties as required.

Benefits

• New Hire Bonus: $4,500.00
• New Hire Premium: +6% of base rate of pay, matched up to 6% if contributed to Deferred Compensation Plan.
• Shift Differential Pay: varies per classification.
• Holidays
• Paid Time Off
• Retirement
• Medical
• Dental
• Vision
• Life Insurance

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed