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Natividad Medical Center (NMC) · 1 day ago

Clinical Laboratory Scientist - Per Diem

Greater Salinas Area

Full-time

Onsite

Mid Level

Natividad Medical Center is currently seeking to fill a per-diem Clinical Laboratory Scientist position in the Laboratory Department. The role involves obtaining clinical specimens and performing various technical laboratory tests and diagnostic procedures across multiple areas of the laboratory, ensuring quality control and adherence to safety standards.

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Responsibilities

Performs routine and specialized technical testing in all areas of the laboratory; analyzes and interprets test results

Maintains detailed records of tests performed including reports, logs, QC checklists and other as-needed information

Performs required testing of specimens following standardized procedures and policies; performs and evaluates quality control testing

Receives, logs, prioritizes, processes and evaluates specimens for acceptability and integrity; prepares paperwork and specimens for referral to outside laboratories

Performs quality control tests and calibrations on reagents and instruments used in testing procedures; operates and performs preventative maintenance and troubleshooting on a wide variety of laboratory equipment

Prepares and maintains proper reagents, controls and standards used in the individual test procedures

Follows prescribed laboratory policies and procedures; observes laboratory and hospital safety and infection control policies and procedures; observes safe work methods and safety precautions relevant to the work

Remains abreast of new development related to clinical laboratory technology through continuing education

Answers questions from hospital personnel regarding testing procedures and results; transmits and interprets tests results

Performs venous and skin punctures for blood collection as required

Takes inventory of materials and supplies used in the work; may prepare orders for supplies and materials

May orient, train and instruct others in job duties

Qualification

Clinical Laboratory Scientist LicenseLaboratory Testing ProceduresQuality Control TechniquesLaboratory Equipment MaintenanceBasic Computer ApplicationsRecord KeepingSafety PrecautionsProblem SolvingTeam Collaboration

Required

Possession of a valid license as a Clinical Laboratory Scientist issued by the California Department of Public Health or the ability to obtain one prior to start date

Completion of the course work leading to a Bachelor's degree with a major in clinical laboratory science or a related field, including one year internship in an accredited clinical laboratory

Any combination of training, education and/or experience which provides the knowledge, skills and abilities and required conditions of employment listed above is qualifying

Preferred

Working Knowledge Of procedure materials, supplies and equipment used routine and specialized laboratory testing

The calibration, operation and maintenance of laboratory testing equipment

Quality control techniques and procedures

Some knowledge of basic computer applications related to laboratory work

Quality Assurance and Quality Improvement methods and principles

Company

Natividad Medical Center (NMC)

Voted Best Hospital in the Salinas Valley, Natividad is a hospital and Level II Trauma Center providing compassionate, high-quality health care to everyone, regardless of ability to pay or immigration status.

Founded in 1886