Clinical Lab Scientist II (CLS II)

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Job description

Overview:

Shasta Regional Medical Center is a 226-bed acute care facility serving Northern California. The hospital offers a comprehensive range of services. Shasta Regional Medical Center is one of the nation's 50 Top Cardiovascular Hospitals recognized by Watson Health and holds an 'A' Grade from Leapfrog Group, the nation's premier advocate of transparency in health care. The hospital is Joint Commission Certified for Stroke, Hip/Knee and Diabetes. They are a Five Star recipient for treatment of heart failure, respiratory failure and is named among the top 5% in the nation for patient safety.

Join an award-winning team of dedicated professionals committed to our core values of quality, compassion and community!

Shasta Regional Medical Center; a member of Prime Healthcare, offers incredible opportunities to expand your horizons and be part of a community dedicated to making a difference.

Our hospital is located alongside the beautiful Sacramento River where the sun shines 300 days a year! Only 1 hour away from Mt. Shasta and minutes away from Brandy Creek Beach, you'll experience the sunshine state's fresh air, greenery, and more of what NorCal has to offer.

Shasta Regional Medical Center offers competitive compensation and a comprehensive benefits package that provides employees the flexibility to tailor benefits according to their individual needs. Benefits may vary based on collective bargaining agreement requirements and/or the employment status, i.e. full-time or part-time.

Our Total Rewards package includes, but is not limited to:

Paid time off

401K retirement plan

Outstanding Medical, Dental, Vision coverage

Tuition reimbursement

Many more voluntary benefit options

Up to $10,000 SIGN ON BONUS for FT Restrictions apply

Up to $2,500 relocation bonus

Shasta Regional Medical Center delivers patient-centered healthcare with compassion, dignity and respect for every patient and their family. For more information, visit .

Company is an equal employment opportunity employer. Company prohibits discrimination against any applicant or employee based on race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, age (subject to applicable law), disability, military status, genetic information or any other basis protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws. The Company also prohibits harassment of applicants or employees based on any of these protected categories. Know Your Rights:

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Responsibilities:
Each individual performs only those waived, moderate, or highly complex tests authorized by CLIA, Bus. & Prof. Code Section 1204, and must possess a degree of skill commensurate with individuals education, training or experience and technical abilities.

Each individual performing the above procedures must:1) adhere to the laboratorys procedures for the collection, processing, analysis, and reporting of patient test results.

2) follow the laboratorys established quality control policies and procedures in documenting all corrective actions taken when test systems deviate from the laboratorys established performance specifications.

3) be capable of identifying problems that may adversely affect test performance and either correct the problem or immediately notify your immediate supervisor, Director, or Medical Director

4) perform a wide variety of laboratory procedures requiring independent judgment using both manual and automated methods in Hematology, Blood Bank, Chemistry, Urinalysis, Coagulation, Microbiology, Immunology, and any other discipline as introduced into the laboratory

5) perform and document maintenance; daily, weekly, monthly, or as needed on instruments and equipment as appropriate

6) review the accuracy of patient results prior to releasing or reporting

7) recognize age specific differences in expected results for newborns to geriatrics

8) ensure that the testing of proficiency testing samples are tested in the same manner as patient samples and that collaboration with other laboratories is prohibited prior to the reporting of proficiency testing results to the appropriate agencies

9) may be required to perform venipuncture or capillary puncture on various age groups from newborn to geriatrics

10) assist in the development and maintenance of laboratory policies and procedures

11) adheres to all department and hospital policies and procedures related to safety, infection control, emergency preparedness, and human resources

12) in the absence of a supervisor, may be assigned/identified as Lead Tech, having responsibility for the section or department during their shift

13) may be assigned responsibilities related to LIS and/or POC.

14) other tasks or responsibilities may be assigned by the department manager/director.

Qualifications:
Education and Work Experience

ASCP certification, or equivalent required.

Minimum two years of hospital laboratory work experience.

Bachelor's Degree in chemical, physical, biological science, or Medical Laboratory Technology from an accredited institution, or other educational requirements as stated in CLIA (42 CFR 493.1489).

Current and Valid State License if the laboratory is located in a state where required.

A reasonable compensation estimate for this role, which includes estimated wages, benefits, and other forms of compensation, is $44.00 to $59.07. The exact starting compensation to be offered will be determined at the time of selecting an applicant for hire, in which a wide range of factors will be considered, including but not limited to, skillset, years of applicable experience, education, credentials and licensure.

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