Medical Laboratory Scientist - Clinical Laboratory
This position is per-diem and will work 8-hour, variable shifts at Providence Little Company of Mary Torrance, recognized as one of America’s Best-In-State Hospitals by Newsweek in 2025 and by U.S. News & World Report for excellence in 11 types of care.
About the role
The Clinical Laboratory Scientist is responsible for specimen processing, test performance, test result reporting, and clerical and patient care support services. The CLS provides service in one or more sections of the laboratory with a high level of accuracy, precision, and timeliness, ensuring compliance with departmental and regulatory agency standards. Service is provided to patients of all age groups: premature infants, infants, pediatrics, adolescents, young, middle, and older adults.
Non-technical duties include taking supply inventories, stocking supplies, cleaning and maintaining work area, equipment, and instrumentation. The CLS provides service in a safe and professional manner and works within the established policies and procedures of the Laboratory and the Organization.
Responsibilities
- Perform specimen processing and test performance with accuracy and precision.
- Report test results in a timely manner.
- Provide clerical and patient care support services.
- Ensure compliance with departmental and regulatory agency standards.
- Maintain and clean work area, equipment, and instrumentation.
- Stock and inventory supplies.
- Provide service to patients of all age groups in a safe and professional manner.
Requirements
- Bachelor's Degree in Science.
- California Clinical Laboratory Scientist License (upon hire).
- 1 year of experience in a clinical laboratory in the area of responsibility.
- Must meet CLIA requirements for testing personnel, moderate to high complexity tests.
Benefits
Providence offers a comprehensive benefits package including:
- Retirement 401(k) Savings Plan with employer matching.
- Health care benefits (medical, dental, vision).
- Life insurance and disability insurance.
- Time off benefits (paid parental leave, vacations, holidays, health issues).
- Voluntary benefits and well-being resources.
Pay
The pay range for this position is $51.76 - $80.34 per hour. These amounts are the base pay range; additional compensation may be available for this role, such as shift differentials, standby/on-call, overtime, premiums, extra shift incentives, or bonus opportunities.
About Providence
At Providence, our strength lies in Our Promise of “Know me, care for me, ease my way.” We provide best-in-class benefits and foster an inclusive workplace where diversity is valued, and everyone is essential, heard, and respected. Together, our 120,000 caregivers serve in over 50 hospitals, over 1,000 clinics, and a full range of health and social services across Alaska, California, Montana, New Mexico, Oregon, Texas, and Washington.