Clinical Laboratory Scientist II
Application
All applicants must apply on-line at www.cccounty.us/hr and submit the information as indicated on the job announcement. Applicants will be required to complete a supplemental questionnaire at the time of application.
About the Role
The Contra Costa County Health Services Department is accepting applications on an ongoing basis to fill experienced level Clinical Laboratory Scientist positions which may be assigned to the Contra Costa Regional Medical Center in Martinez or health centers located in Richmond or Pittsburg. Clinical Laboratory Scientist II is a journey level classification.
Responsibilities
- Performs clinical laboratory procedures in clinical chemistry, micro-biology, hematology, immunohematology, urinalysis and phlebotomy
- Operates and maintains manual equipment and automated, computer controlled equipment
- Maintains quality control statistical data
- Draws blood for laboratory testing and processes specimens
- Performs laboratory tests in each area of the laboratory on a rotation basis
- Reports patients test results verbally and in writing to members of the medical and nursing staffs
- Stains and interprets blood smears of other biological specimens
- Types and crossmatches blood for transfusion
- Prepares laboratory reagents
- Maintains laboratory logs and records
Requirements
- License Required: Possession of a valid license as a Clinical Laboratory Scientist issued by the California State Department of Health Services is required. (To be considered for this recruitment, applicants must submit and attach the required license.)
- Experience: One (1) year of full time (or the equivalent) experience as a licensed Scientist in a clinical laboratory performing varied clinical tests and analyses.
Qualifications
A background investigation/fingerprint and/or physical exam may be required prior to the start of employment.
Skills
Typical Tasks:
- Performs clinical laboratory procedures in clinical chemistry, micro-biology, hematology, immunohematology, urinalysis and phlebotomy
- Operates and maintains manual equipment and automated, computer controlled equipment
- Maintains quality control statistical data
- Draws blood for laboratory testing and processes specimens
- Performs laboratory tests in each area of the laboratory on a rotation basis
- Reports patients test results verbally and in writing to members of the medical and nursing staffs
- Stains and interprets blood smears of other biological specimens
- Typies and crossmatches blood for transfusion
- Prepares laboratory reagents
- Maintains laboratory logs and records
Benefits
It is the policy of Contra Costa County to consider all applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, ethnicity, age, disability, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression, marital status, ancestry, medical condition, genetic information, military or veteran status, or other protected category under the law.
Pay
Bargaining Unit: Local 856 - Health Services Unit
Schedule
Salary increases: 5% on July 1, 2025
Disaster Service Worker
All Contra Costa County employees are designated Disaster Service Workers through state and local law. Employment with the County requires the affirmation of a loyalty oath to this effect. Employees are required to complete all Disaster Service Worker-related training as assigned, and to return to work as ordered in the event of an emergency.
Equal Employment Opportunity
It is the policy of Contra Costa County to consider all applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, ethnicity, age, disability, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression, marital status, ancestry, medical condition, genetic information, military or veteran status, or other protected category under the law.