About this role
Job Summary and Responsibilities
As our Clinical Lab Scientist, you will be a critical diagnostic expert, performing complex laboratory tests to ensure accurate, timely results vital for patient diagnosis and treatment.
Every day, you will execute a wide range of analytical procedures across various lab disciplines (hematology, chemistry, microbiology, etc.). You'll analyze specimens, operate/maintain instruments, interpret results, and conduct quality control, providing crucial data for clinical decisions.
To be successful in this role, you must demonstrate a strong scientific foundation, advanced technical proficiency, exceptional problem-solving skills, and meticulous attention to detail. Your paramount commitment will be to accuracy and regulatory adherence.
- Performs and reports waived, moderately complex, and highly complex test procedures on patient specimens adhering to the Section’s Standard Operating Procedures to ensure accurate and timely reporting.
- Provides excellent patient care through clinical correlation of results, identification of patterns of bias, rapid notification of appropriate caregivers of critical values, and completion of testing within established turn-around-time limits.
- Acts as a ‘group leader’ by assisting other staff members in work duties as needed to ensure a smooth workflow in the department.
- Ensures that major automated equipment is operational by performing required maintenance, calibration and troubleshooting procedures; including contacting of instrument vendor for assistance or repair.
- May receive or have extended instrument training to function as an instrument lead for the department.
- Trains new employees and students in the department.
Job Requirements
Required
- Bachelor's Degree in a biological or chemical science as defined by CLIA
- Three or more years of recent hospital experience as a Clinical Laboratory Scientist or Medical Technologist.
- Must possess a valid California license as a Clinical Laboratory Scientist CA CLS
- Qualifies as a General Supervisor under CLIA 88 regulations.
Preferred
- When hired into a specific CLS modality, current, full-time experience in that modality
- ASCP registration desirable.
Where You’ll Work
Founded in 1946, Dignity Health - French Hospital Medical Center is a 112-bed, acute care, nonprofit hospital located in San Luis Obispo, California. Serving over 150,000 patients annually, the hospital offers a full complement of services including heart care, orthopedics, and a family birthing center. Additionally, French Hospital Medical Center has been recognized as an LGBTQ+ Healthcare Equality Leader by the Human Rights Campaign Foundation. It is a Joint Commission-certified Primary Stroke Center, and has achieved an “A” Hospital Safety Grade from The Leapfrog Group for every reporting period since 2012.
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