Family Health Centers of San Diego · 10 hours ago
Clinical Lab Scientist II (CLS)
San Diego, CA
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level
$45.96/hr - $60.71/hr
5+ years expFamily Health Centers of San Diego (FHCSD) is a leading healthcare provider committed to offering affordable and high-quality services to underserved populations. The Clinical Lab Scientist II will be responsible for performing laboratory tests, ensuring quality control, and maintaining compliance with regulations while effectively communicating with the healthcare team.
Health CareHealth DiagnosticsMedical
Responsibilities
Communicates effectively as part of the healthcare team; notifies providers of panic values, ad on, or cancel test orders within established timeframes or as requested by providers
Completes all required documentation accurately, in a timely manner, and thoroughly in accordance with department standards; in addition, ensures detailed record keeping of all tests performed and reporting laboratory findings to all persons authorized to receive such information
Completes proficiency testing and remedial actions for a Certified State Agencies according to State/Federal regulations
Completes routine testing within 24 hours; completes stat testing within 30 minutes
Prepares solutions, reagents, and stains, following standard laboratory formulas
Ensures effective Quality Control measures are maintained and adheres to lab policies and procedures
Ensures the safe and appropriate storage and transportation of specimens and cultures according to the Lab Procedures Manual
Follows laboratory safety per FHCSD chemical hygiene plan
Operates and maintains laboratory equipment and instruments
Performs other duties as assigned
Troubleshoots testing, including identifying problems that may adversely affect test performance or reporting of test results, notifying technical supervisor and providers, and offering alternatives
Qualification
Required
5 years' experience as a Medical Technologist/CLS required; knowledge of 5 - 6 specialty areas
Bachelor's degree in biology, chemistry, microbiology, or other health related science field required
Licensure as Clinical Laboratory Scientist by the state of California required
Traveling between sites and other locations is occasionally required. Must have a valid California driver's license, an automobile, and proof of minimum levels of car insurance as required under California law, although limits of $100,000 are recommended. An acceptable driving record is also required. California law requires all drivers to obtain a valid California driver's license within ten days of establishing residency. Reasonable accommodation may be provided on a case-by-case basis. Mileage and other reimbursement governed by policy
Ability to multi-task, be flexible, ensure accuracy, and meet changing priorities in a fast-paced, high-workload environment
Ability to organize work to expedite results. Ability to meet department standard of a 30 minute turnaround time for a stat test
Basic computer literacy ability to comply with department needs and expectations (i.e., electronic medical record documentation, obtaining background information and reports on patients, following up on appointments, etc.)
Demonstrated ability to maintain good working relationships with employees, coworkers, and departments
Demonstrated expertise in 5 - 6 specialty areas with minimal supervision needed to complete duties
Demonstrated technical expertise by evaluating quality control and correlating with patient results
Exceptional ability to pay attention to detail to avoid problems in the testing area
Intermediate interpersonal and customer service skills
Intermediate organizational skills, attention to detail, time-management skills, and strong motivation to meet deadlines and achieve goals
Intermediate written and verbal communication skills, including ability to communicate effectively with patients and family members who speak English as a second language
Knowledge of proper specimen collection, handling, preservation, and fixation
Knowledge of state and federal regulations in regard to exoteric and complex testing in the laboratory
Benefits
Retirement Plan with Employer Match
Paid Time Off, Extended Sick Leave and Paid Holidays
Medical/Dental/Vision/FSA/Life Insurance
Employee Discounts and Wellness Programs
Company
Family Health Centers of San Diego
Family Health Centers of San Diego is a center that provides medical and healthcare services in multiple areas.
1001-5000 employees
H1B Sponsorship
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Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
$1MKey Investors
Health Resources and Services AdministrationCDA Foundation
2024-11-22Grant· $1M
2024-03-18Grant
Leadership Team
Das Vakamudi, PMP, SCPM
Chief Technology Officer
Laura Alvarado
Parent Partner-Program Support Partner
Recent News
2025-11-14
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