Clinical Laboratory Scientist II - Per Diem

Approximate salary: $50.02 - $60.80/hour. Opening date: 4/2/2026. Employment type: Part-Time, Per Diem.

About the Role

This recruitment is to fill 1 part-time position in the San Joaquin General Hospital and to establish an eligible referral pool for future part-time opportunities.

Responsibilities

• Perform a variety of microbiological examinations of specimens such as feces, urine, sputum, and body fluids, including initial isolation of organisms, identification of organisms, antibiotic susceptibility testing, and identification of parasites.
• Conduct biochemical analyses of blood and other fluids to determine the quantitative presence of creatinine, glucose, protein, calcium, and other chemical components.
• Perform qualitative biochemical and microscopic analyses of urine specimens.
• Execute hematological examinations such as complete blood counts, differential counts, sedimentation rates, coagulation studies, platelet and reticulocyte counts, and bone marrow preparations.
• Carry out immunohematological examinations including blood typing and cross-matching.
• Perform special procedures such as glucose tolerance tests, kidney function tests, and similar tests.
• Participate in developmental work for new tests and procedures.
• Conduct quality control procedures, equipment maintenance, and recordkeeping as required; may assume responsibility for specialized tasks such as quality control reporting.
• May act as lead worker over other laboratory employees and trainees.

Requirements

• One year of experience equivalent to Clinical Laboratory Scientist I in San Joaquin County.
• Possession of a valid license as a Clinical Laboratory Scientist (CLS) issued by the State of California, Department of Public Health.
• When assigned to the Microbiology Unit, a valid license as a Clinical Microbiologist Scientist may substitute for the CLS license.

Knowledge

• Principles, methods, materials, techniques, and terminology of biochemistry, microbiology, immunology, hematology, immunohematology, and clinical microscopy as related to medical technology.
• Recent developments, current literature, regulations, policies, and sources of information in medical technology.

Skills

• Perform assigned tasks according to prescribed procedures.
• Make accurate observations and records of test results.
• Interpret test data and draw logical conclusions; correlate test results and evaluate validity.
• Follow oral and written instructions in precise detail.
• Perform examinations using manual or modern automated methodology.
• Communicate effectively, both orally and in writing.
• Establish effective working relationships with physicians, hospital staff, and others.
• Act as a lead worker over others.
• Use initiative and be innovative in setting up new procedures.

Benefits

Part-time employees who meet eligibility criteria may receive health insurance benefits and step increases.