Per Diem Clinical Lab Scientist-CLS

Kaweah Health is a publicly owned, community healthcare organization that provides comprehensive health services to the greater Visalia area in central California. With more than 5,000 employees, Kaweah Health provides state-of-the-art medicine and high-quality preventive services in our acute care hospital, specialized health centers and clinics. Our eight-campus healthcare district has 613 beds and offers comprehensive health services across a broad continuum of care. It takes a special person to work for Kaweah Health. We serve a region where the needs are great, which makes the rewards even greater. Every day, we care for people facing unique challenges and in need of healing. Throughout it all, our focus is to make a difference, and we do — in the health of our patients, our loved ones, and our community. Benefits Eligible Not Benefits Eligible Work Shift Variable - 8 Hour or less Shift (United States of America) Department 7500 Clinical Laboratory Under supervision of the Section Chief, the Clinical Laboratory Scientist performs clinical laboratory testing and assists in promoting a quality of service based on accuracy and timeliness in reporting results. License /Certification Required:CA Clinical Laboratory Scientist license; or CA Public Health Microbiologist Certification (Micro only) Preferred:N/A Education Required:N/A Preferred:N/A Testing N/A Experience Required:N/A Preferred:Prior lab experience Knowledge/Skills/Abilities N/A Department Specific Requirements N/A Essential Performs any tests in assigned Chemistry, Microbiology, Immunology, Immunohematology or Hematology. Performs automated and manual analysis that requires a complex network of steps and variables. Responsible to file test results in the computer. Operates and maintains clinical laboratory instruments or equipment. Maintains a proper inventory of reagents, controls or media. Routinely follows prescribed procedures for preparation. Evaluates and labels reagents, controls and media. Conducts required quality control and quality improvement procedures. Continually evaluates results of quality control. Maintains continued competence of technical skills and professional image. Addendum (essential for specific dept) Additional Collects and prepares human samples for analysis. Performs all functions of a Laboratory Aide in the area of specialty. Prepares, stores, or transports samples. Implements new methods. Accurately performs comparison studies of precision, accuracy, linearity, cost and suitability on new or existing procedures. Documents results and reports them to the section chief according to conventional scientific formats. Orients and trains students and new employees. Gives lectures when requested. Provides bench instruction. Demonstrates the knowledge and skills necessary to provide care and services appropriate to the population served on the assigned unit or work area. Performs other duties as assigned. Pay Range $49.72 -$74.58 If you want to use your talents alongside people who face each day with courage and purpose, in an environment that empowers you to do your absolute best, this is where you belong. Keep growing your career! Kaweah Health is committed to a culture that delivers personal, professional, and compassionate experiences for every person, every time. #J-18808-Ljbffr Kaweah Health