Clinical Lab Scientist I

Performs standard tests to obtain data used in diagnosis and treatment of patients. CLS I is a classification reserved for recent graduates of approved schools of clinical laboratory science, individuals re-entering the field, and individuals who may not meet all the required qualifications of a CLS II. May work in any of the following departments: Blood Bank, Microbiology, Automated, Non-Automated, or Critical Care. CLS I performs standard tests, may provide some work direction for non-licensed personnel. Requires work review and works with supervision.

Cottage Health is a leading acute care hospital system, located on the central coast of California, widely known for our superior patient care, innovation, medical research and education. Our health system operates primarily in Santa Barbara, CA, since 1888, and consists of three acute care hospitals, a Rehabilitation Hospital, multiple clinics and a multi-site Urgent Care system. Our mission is to serve the central coast communities with excellence, integrity, and compassion. Every day we touch thousands of lives in many different ways, resolute in our mission to put patients first. We take pride in helping our patients get back to living their lives - in the places they love.

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