Emergency Hire - Clinical Laboratory Scientist - Campus Health and Wellbeing

Cal Poly • San Luis Obispo, CA

6d • $32 - $47 • Onsite

About The Position

Perform moderate- to high-complexity laboratory testing on blood, urine, stool, and other body fluids using established procedures. Operate automated and manual testing systems for hematology, urinalysis, microscopy, infectious disease screening, pregnancy testing, and point-of-care glucose testing. Receive and identify patients, verify test orders, perform phlebotomy, and follow universal precautions and specimen-collection standards. Process, store, and prepare specimens for in-house testing or shipment to reference laboratories, applying proper acceptance and rejection criteria. Enter, review, approve, and report test results in the laboratory information system while maintaining accurate records and performing quality control. Calibrate, maintain, and troubleshoot laboratory analyzers and equipment according to manufacturer specifications and established procedures. Maintain a clean, safe, and organized laboratory; prepare reagents and media and replenish supplies as needed.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in clinical laboratory science or equivalent from an accredited institution or equivalent post-secondary education, training and experience as defined by the California Division of Laboratory Science.
• Two years of increasingly responsible and diverse experience as a journey-level Clinical Laboratory Scientist.
• Valid California Clinical Laboratory Scientist.
• Basic life support (or higher) cardiopulmonary resuscitation and automated external defibrillator (CPR/AED) certification for Healthcare Providers (by date of hire).

Responsibilities

• Perform moderate- to high-complexity laboratory testing on blood, urine, stool, and other body fluids using established procedures.
• Operate automated and manual testing systems for hematology, urinalysis, microscopy, infectious disease screening, pregnancy testing, and point-of-care glucose testing.
• Receive and identify patients, verify test orders, perform phlebotomy, and follow universal precautions and specimen-collection standards.
• Process, store, and prepare specimens for in-house testing or shipment to reference laboratories, applying proper acceptance and rejection criteria.
• Enter, review, approve, and report test results in the laboratory information system while maintaining accurate records and performing quality control.
• Calibrate, maintain, and troubleshoot laboratory analyzers and equipment according to manufacturer specifications and established procedures.
• Maintain a clean, safe, and organized laboratory; prepare reagents and media and replenish supplies as needed.

What This Job Offers

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