Clinical Laboratory Scientist II

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 150000 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.

One Community. One Mission. One California

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.). Youll 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 Sections 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.

• Bachelors 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.