Clinical Laboratory Scientist (CLS)

About the role

Executes procedures in assigned areas of the Laboratory to deliver accurate results in a timely manner. Maintains competence to perform pre-analytic, analytic and post-analytic procedures on biological specimens to aid health care providers in the diagnosis, treatment, monitoring and prevention of disease. Performs a variety of basic and complex Laboratory procedures, including phlebotomy, specimen processing, quality control, quality assurance, and waived, moderate or high complexity testing (as classified by the Clinical Laboratory Improvement Amendments - CLIA). If assigned to the Transfusion Service, performs moderate or high complexity testing and other duties such as blood inventory management, blood product preparation, and issuing blood products for transfusion. Adheres to all local/state/federal regulations, codes, policies and procedures to ensure patient privacy and maintain the highest level of safety and reliability in testing. Note: Assignments and scope of duties are consistent with type of CLS license.

Responsibilities

• Perform pre-analytic, analytic, and post-analytic procedures on biological specimens.
• Conduct phlebotomy, specimen processing, quality control, and quality assurance.
• Perform waived, moderate, or high complexity testing per CLIA classification.
• If assigned to Transfusion Service: conduct moderate/high complexity testing, manage blood inventory, prepare blood products, issue blood products for transfusion.
• Ensure compliance with local, state, and federal regulations, policies, and procedures for patient privacy and safety.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree (provided prior to start date).
• Current California Licensed Clinical Laboratory Scientist (CLS) certification.

Skills

• Demonstrated knowledge and technical competence in routine specimen collection, preparation, testing applications, laboratory operations, and quality assurance in specialty areas such as Chemistry, Special Chemistry, Hematology/Coagulation, Urinalysis, and Transfusion Service.
• Ability to accurately, precisely, and reliably perform job duties and assigned tasks.
• Sound judgment and problem‑solving relevant to assigned duties.
• Ability to compassionately and effectively interact with patients of diverse ages, backgrounds, values, beliefs, and behaviors.
• Ability to respond appropriately to fluctuations in volume, unexpected situations (equipment or information system failures), shift‑to‑shift hand‑offs, STAT test orders, and specimen integrity issues.
• Ability to follow standard practices, processes, and procedures in sequence.
• Knowledge of applicable local, state, and federal regulations, codes, policies, and procedures aimed at ensuring patient privacy and safety.
• Ability to organize and prioritize job duties and assigned tasks for completion within expected timeframes.

Benefits

Eligible for a comprehensive benefits package.

Pay

Pay range: $66.15 to $92.61 per hour (may vary based on geographic location).

Schedule

• Night shift,