Clinical Lab Scientist II

Hourly Wage Estimate: $65.90 - $84.97 / hour The estimate displayed represents the typical wage range of candidates hired. Factors that may be used to determine your actual salary may include your specific skills, how many years of experience you have and comparison to other employees already in this role. The typical candidate is hired below midpoint of the range. Clinical Lab Scientist II Job Summary And Qualifications Our Clinical Lab Scientists (level II) perform clinical testing in one or more of the following areas: blood bank, chemistry, serology, hematology, urinalysis, coagulation, special chemistry, microbiology and manual tests. You will perform automated, semi-automated and manual procedures in the fields of bacteriology, parasitology, hematology, coagulation, serology, chemistry, urinalysis, immunology, and immunohematology. According to established procedures and policies You will perform preventative maintenance on laboratory instrumentation, interpret results as to their accuracy, acceptability and critical limits and organize work to meet established deadlines and record all data obtained You will work actively and be cooperative with nursing and other hospital staff to ensure timely patient care as well as assist with regulatory compliance You will be responsible for training lab personnel and are expected to perform in-charge assignment in the absence of a manager Qualifications Valid California State Department of Health Services Clinical Laboratory Scientist License. Bachelor’s degree in medical technology or equivalent. In-depth knowledge of the laboratory organization, policies and procedures including technical safety procedures and information system functions. Supervisory skills in areas of assuming responsibility, exercising independent judgment, making judicious decisions when responding to issues and problems and flexing staff to accommodate workload. Interpersonal skills necessary to communicate effectively with other healthcare professionals including physicians, hospital staff, laboratory staff, hospital administration and clients. Analytical skills are necessary to resolve technical and non-technical issues and problems. Successful completion of a supervised one (1) year clinical laboratory internship. Minimum five years’ experience as a Clinical Laboratory Scientist. Ability to learn and utilize computerized patient care management system. Ability to understand and follow verbal and written instructions. Must effectively read, write and verbally communicate in the English language. Benefits Comprehensive benefits for medical, prescription drug, dental, vision, behavioral health and telemedicine services Wellbeing support, including free counseling and referral services Time away from work programs for paid time off, paid family leave, long- and short-term disability coverage and leaves of absence Savings and retirement resources, including a 401(k) Plan with a 100% match on 3% to 9% of pay (based on years of service), Employee Stock Purchase Plan, flexible spending accounts, preferred banking partnerships, retirement readiness tools, rollover support and financial wellbeing counseling Education support through tuition assistance, student loan assistance, certification support, dependent scholarships and a partnership with Galen College of Nursing Additional benefits for fertility and family building, adoption assistance, life insurance, supplemental health protection plans, auto and home insurance, legal counseling, identity theft protection and consumer discounts We are an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status. #J-18808-Ljbffr Good Samaritan Hospital - San Jose, CA