Salinas Valley Health · 10 hours ago
Clinical Laboratory Scientist - PD
Salinas, CA
Full-time
Onsite
Entry Level
$66.77/hr - $80.36/hr
1+ years expSalinas Valley Health is committed to bringing passion and customer focus to the business. The Clinical Laboratory Scientist (CLS) performs technical and complex laboratory analysis to assist in patient diagnosis and treatment, while also serving as a resource for other hospital staff and may supervise personnel in the absence of a supervisor.
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Responsibilities
Contributes to the quality of patient diagnosis and treatment by performing technical and complex laboratory analysis in one or more sections of the Laboratory
Recognizes deviations from expected results, analyzes problems and modifies procedures to eliminate technical problems
Serves as a resource person for other hospital staff by answering questions and solving problems for peers and others
May be asked to assume the responsibility of a Section Supervisor or Lead in their absence
Performs other laboratory duties as assigned
Assists physicians in the diagnosis of disease and treatment of patients by performing technical and complex laboratory tests, following established laboratory procedures
May work in more than one of the following areas: Chemistry, Bench Chemistry, Blood Bank, Hematology, Histology, Microbiology, Therapeutic Drug Monitoring and Urinalysis
Performs quality control procedures and documents the test results
Takes appropriate actions to correct out of control results and documents the actions taken
Serves as a resource for others: answers question, resolves technical irregularities, and correlates new procedures
May be asked to supervise personnel and technical operations in a laboratory section in the absence of an on site supervisor or Lead
Performs instrument checks and preventative maintenance on laboratory instruments and makes minor repairs if needed
Documents all work performed and actions taken
Reports normal and abnormal test results as established by Pathology and Hospital procedures
Uses the Laboratory computers to edit, inquire, receive specimens, enter test results, and print results
Receives patient specimens and prepares them for analysis; also collects certain specimens
Adheres to the established Hospital safety standards by following safety procedures and reports any unsafe conditions immediately to the supervisor or department head
Applies the Hospital’s Policies and Procedures regarding guest relations
Performs other duties as assigned or required
Qualification
Required
Work requires knowledge generally acquired through a Baccalaureate Degree in Medical Technology, Chemistry, Biology or equivalent
A California Clinical Laboratory Scientist License/ASCP required
At least one year of experience as a Clinical Laboratory Scientist or Trainee is required. Experience must be within the last five years
Preferred
Current BLS/Healthcare status as per American heart Association standards preferred
Company
Salinas Valley Health
Salinas Valley Health offers comprehensive healthcare services in Salinas, CA, focusing on patient and community well-being.
1001-5000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageLeadership Team
Pete Delgado
President and CEO
Clement Miller
Chief Operating Officer
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