Clinical Lab Scientist Trainee

About Us At Valley Children’s, the Laboratory provides comprehensive clinical laboratory and anatomic pathology services for our extensive patient population. We are vital members of the interdisciplinary teams that care for patients across the Valley Children’s Healthcare system. Our work includes services for patients in emergency, inpatient, and outpatient settings. As a VCH laboratorian, you will work in a special environment serving patients of all ages from the smallest infants to adults. Our pediatric testing offers unique experiences that include a focus on using specimens efficiently. Front line teams specialize in specimen collections, processing, histology, and support activities. Analytical teams staff a variety of sections that include core laboratory, microbiology, transfusion service, and point of care testing. About Us At Valley Children’s, the Laboratory provides comprehensive clinical laboratory and anatomic pathology services for our extensive patient population. We are vital members of the interdisciplinary teams that care for patients across the Valley Children’s Healthcare system. Our work includes services for patients in emergency, inpatient, and outpatient settings. As a VCH laboratorian, you will work in a special environment serving patients of all ages from the smallest infants to adults. Our pediatric testing offers unique experiences that include a focus on using specimens efficiently. Front line teams specialize in specimen collections, processing, histology, and support activities. Analytical teams staff a variety of sections that include core laboratory, microbiology, transfusion service, and point of care testing. A commitment to high quality and innovation drives our work. We are nationally accredited by the College of American Pathologists (CAP) and the transfusion service is also accredited by AABB. Join our team and become a partner in improving the health of patients in the Central Valley. Job Summary A Clinical Lab Scientist Intern (Trainee) is enrolled in Valley Children's Healthcare Clinical Laboratory Scientist Training Program. This one-year program provides training of the individual to become technically proficient in the performance of laboratory procedures. The trainee requires the ability to concentrate and learn the theories and principals of laboratory medicine, as well as the ability to apply those principles to laboratory specimens. Interns must demonstrate the physical dexterity required to utilize the various instruments and equipment required to perform laboratory procedures. Upon completion of the program, the trainee is an eligible candidate for the California State Clinical Laboratory Scientist (Generalist) licensing exam. Qualifications Education College Degree - 4 year Specific course requirements to qualify for training license (required) Licenses and Certifications CLS-T - Clinical Lab Scientist Trainee - CDPH - California Department of Public Health (required) To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed above are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Compensation Range $24.15 - $35.00 Workshift Position Exempt No

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