Clinical Laboratory Scientist

Where You'll Work

Founded in 1941, Dignity Health - Dominican Hospital is a 188-bed, acute care, nonprofit hospital located in Santa Cruz, California. Serving over 80,000 patients annually, the hospital offers a full complement of services including heart care, orthopedics, and a Family Birthing Center. Additionally, Dominican Hospital 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 has been awarded the AMA/ASA's Get the Guidelines - Stroke Gold Plus Quality Achievement, recognizing the hospital's commitment to providing the best stroke care.

One Community. One Mission. One California


Job Summary and Responsibilities

As our Clinical Laboratory Scientist (CLS), you will perform a variety of technical analyses, ensuring the quality and accuracy of all tests under the direction of the Laboratory Supervisor(s), Laboratory Manager(s), Laboratory Administrative Director, and Laboratory Medical Director (Pathologist).

Every day you will conduct a range of laboratory tests, meticulously verify results, and actively participate in quality assurance processes to uphold the highest standards of accuracy in patient diagnostics.

To be successful in this role, you will demonstrate exceptional technical proficiency in laboratory analyses, a rigorous commitment to quality control, and an unwavering focus on producing accurate and reliable test results.

• Weekend and varied shift rotations (including emergency) is expected
• Establishes and maintains cooperative relationships with patients, staff using a humanistic attitude (anticipates needs, is respectful, caring and courteous).
• Employee has met and acknowledged all initial / annual competencies as required for position
• Evaluates test results by accessing, calculating and verifying using instrument protocol from observed data and reports via LIS and / or phone
• Performs quality control tests evaluates data for accuracy and precision and troubleshoots problems if / when they occur
• Supports the quality control program appropriate for the testing performed and recognizes the parameters for acceptable levels of analytic performance and ensures that these levels are maintained throughout the entire testing process from the initial receipt of the specimen, through sample analysis and reporting of test results.

Job Requirements

Required

• Certificate in chemical, physical, or biological science from an accredited institution
• Active Clinical Laboratory Scientist license in the State of California, or
• Active Clinical Laboratory Technologist license in the State of California
• Ability to demonstrate a familiarity and understanding of medical terminology, typing, math and computer skills
• Requires 1 year of training post baccalaureate

Preferred

• 2 years working in a laboratory setting
• Co-op or internship experience in a laboratory setting or prior acute care experience