Clinical Laboratory Scientist I

Clinical Laboratory Scientist I

Inspired by faith. Driven by innovation. Powered by humankindness. CommonSpirit Health is building a healthier future for all through its integrated health services. As one of the nation's largest nonprofit Catholic healthcare organizations, CommonSpirit Health delivers more than 20 million patient encounters annually through more than 2,300 clinics, care sites and 158 hospital-based locations, in addition to its home-based services and virtual care offerings.

The posted compensation range of $ - $ /hour is a reasonable estimate that extends from the lowest to the highest pay CommonSpirit in good faith believes it might pay for this particular job, based on the circumstances at the time of posting. CommonSpirit may ultimately pay more or less than the posted range as permitted by law.

Job Summary and Responsibilities

Job Duties: 1. Performs and reports waived, moderate-complexity, and high-complexity laboratory testing on patient specimens in accordance with Standard Operating Procedures to ensure accurate and timely results. 2. Correlates clinical results, identifies patterns of bias, and promptly notifies appropriate caregivers of critical values within established turnaround times. 3. Ensures proper operation of major automated laboratory equipment by performing required maintenance, calibration, and troubleshooting, including coordinating with instrument vendors for technical support or repairs. 4. Performs and documents all required calibration and quality control procedures to ensure testing remains within established performance parameters. 5. Completes assigned proficiency testing and reviews results with laboratory leadership to maintain compliance and testing accuracy. 6. Assists in the evaluation, validation, and documentation of new laboratory procedures and equipment to support implementation of updated testing technologies. 7. Participates in continuing education, teaching, and training activities to maintain and enhance technical skills and support the development of students and coworkers, and monitors laboratory supply inventory, including assisting with ordering and stocking materials.

Job Requirements

Education Requirements: Bachelor's Degree in Medical Laboratory Science, Clinical Laboratory Science, or closely related. The employer will accept a foreign equivalent degree if it is in the same field. Experience Requirements: 24 months in the job offered, Medical Technologist, Medical Technologist I (Generalist), or closely related.

Special skills requirements: 1. Experience working in different sections of the Laboratory such as Serology, Blood Bank, Phlebotomy/Information, Hematology, Clinical Chemistry, Clinical Microscopy (Parasitology/ Urinalysis), and Microbiology. 2. Experience with collecting blood, receiving urine, stool, and other specimens, and processing them with proper adherence to quality assurance programs of the laboratory. 3. Experience with examining secretions and excretions of the human body by various electronic, chemical, microscopic, bacteriologic, hematological, serologic, and immunologic procedures and techniques, either manual or automated. 4. Experience with evaluating and performing corrective actions using Quality Control specimens on various clinical instruments.

5. Experience with operating the following laboratory equipment: Mindray BS-380, Mindray BS-230, Mindray BC3000PLUS, Mindray BC 6800, SNIBE Maglumi 800, BioMerieux MiniVidas, and laboratory information systems. 6. Must have a Clinical Laboratory Scientist (Generalist) License from the California Department of Public Health. 7. Must have a Medical Laboratory Scientist (MLS) or International Medical Laboratory Scientist (IMLS) Certification from the American Society for Clinical Pathology (ASCP).

Founded in 1940, Dignity Health - Marian Regional Medical Center is a 191-bed, acute care, nonprofit hospital located in Santa Maria, California. Serving over 250,000 patients annually, the hospital offers a full complement of services including a Level II Trauma Center, a Level III NICU, cancer care, orthopedics, and stroke care. Additionally, Marian Regional Medical Center has been recognized as an LGBTQ+ Healthcare Equality High Performer by the Human Rights Campaign Foundation. It is a Joint Commission-certified Primary Stroke Center, and the only healthcare facility on the Central Coast to offer ECMO.

Depending on the position offered, CommonSpirit Health offers a generous benefit package, including but not limited to medical, prescription drug, dental, vision plans, life insurance, paid time off (full-time benefit eligible team members may receive a minimum of 14 paid time off days, including holidays annually), tuition reimbursement, retirement plan benefit(s) including, but not limited to, 401(k), 403(b), and other defined benefits offerings, as may be amended from time to time. For more information, please visit our Total Rewards.