Clinical Laboratory Scientist
About The Position
At St. Bernardine Medical Center, every role contributes to our mission of delivering exceptional, compassionate care to the community we serve. We are seeking a skilled Clinical Laboratory Scientist (CLS) to join our laboratory team in performing essential diagnostic testing that supports patient care and clinical decision-making. In this role, you will apply the principles of fundamental sciences to analyze human specimens, providing accurate and timely results that guide diagnosis, treatment, and disease management. You will ensure that all testing meets the highest standards of quality and compliance, while working collaboratively with other healthcare professionals to support the needs of our patients.
Requirements
- One year experience working as a generalist in an acute hospital clinical laboratory
- State of California Clinical Laboratory Scientist License
- Bachelor's Degree in a biological or chemical science as defined by CLIA.
Responsibilities
- Receive and evaluate clinical specimens, ensuring quality and adherence to testing protocols.
- Perform qualitative and quantitative testing following approved policies and procedures.
- Review test results for accuracy, medical relevance, and compliance before releasing reports.
- Communicate critical values promptly and document actions taken.
- Perform quality control, instrument maintenance, and troubleshooting as required.
- Maintain reagent inventory and participate in proficiency surveys.
- Assist in training and orienting new staff to laboratory operations.
- Participate in quality improvement initiatives and remain current with departmental updates, policies, and procedures.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
