Clinical Laboratory Scientist CLS

HCA Healthcare•Riverside, CA

About The Position

The Clinical Laboratory Scientist performs and demonstrates proficiency and understanding of procedures in one or more areas of the Clinical Laboratory. The role obtains specimens, prepares and/or maintains reagents and supplies, and calibrates and maintains equipment. The scientist follows policies and procedures as directed by the Supervising Clinical Laboratory Scientist and Administrative Director. Additional responsibilities may be assigned as appropriate by the Administrative Director or by the requirements of the position. The position is with Riverside Community Hospital, a 542-bed full-service acute care hospital in the Inland Empire. The hospital has the region’s largest Emergency Room and Level I Trauma Center, and is a STEMI receiving center, an accredited Chest Pain Center, and a Comprehensive Stroke Center.

Requirements

Must be licensed by the State of California as a Clinical Laboratory Scientist.
Must have a BA or BS degree as required by California law.

Nice To Haves

One year of experience as a Clinical Laboratory Scientist in an acute care licensed facility is preferred.
New graduates will be considered after successfully passing the California State Board Exam.

Responsibilities

Perform and demonstrate proficiency and understanding of procedures in one or more areas of the Clinical Laboratory.
Obtain specimens.
Prepare and/or maintain reagents and supplies.
Calibrate and maintain equipment.
Adhere to policies and procedures as directed by the Supervising Clinical Laboratory Scientist and Administrative Director.
Carry out additional responsibilities assigned by the Administrative Director or required by the position.

Benefits

Medical, prescription drug, dental, vision, behavioral health, and telemedicine benefits.
Wellbeing support, including free counseling and referral services.
Paid time off, paid family leave, long- and short-term disability coverage, and leaves of absence.
401(k) plan with a 100% match on 3% to 9% of pay, based on years of service.
Employee Stock Purchase Plan and flexible spending accounts.
Preferred banking partnerships, retirement readiness tools, rollover support, and financial wellbeing counseling.
Tuition assistance, student loan assistance, certification support, dependent scholarships, and a partnership with Galen College of Nursing.
Fertility and family-building benefits and adoption assistance.
Life insurance and supplemental health protection plans.
Auto and home insurance, legal counseling, identity theft protection, and consumer discounts.