Relief Clinical Laboratory Scientist I/II

About the role

San Mateo Medical Center (SMMC) is seeking three Relief Clinical Laboratory Scientists I/II. SMMC is a public hospital and clinic system fully accredited by The Joint Commission. SMMC operates outpatient clinics throughout San Mateo County and an acute-care hospital in San Mateo, with a mission to "partner with patients to provide excellent care with compassion and respect." As part of an integrated San Mateo County Health, SMMC serves the healthcare needs of all residents of San Mateo County, with an emphasis on education and prevention.

Responsibilities

• Perform microbiological examinations on a variety of specimens using morphological, cultural, biochemical, and serological identification of micro-organisms.
• Perform qualitative and quantitative analysis of blood and urine using standard procedures.
• Perform routine hematological examinations such as complete blood count, coagulation studies, sedimentation rate, etc.
• Perform blood banking procedures including typing, grouping, and cross matching of blood for transfusion.
• Perform serological examinations using a variety of techniques on various clinical specimens.
• Prepare culture media, stains, reagents and stock solutions.
• Operate and care for laboratory equipment and assumes responsibility for preventive maintenance.
• Perform all quality control tests required by procedures and prepare quality control reports.
• Maintain records of laboratory results, quality control data, and laboratory procedures.
• Assist in laboratory quality assurance procedures, data gathering and problem-solving.
• Compile and prepare periodic reports.
• Assist in training and guiding laboratory assistants and paraprofessional employees, as well as teaching other technologists' new procedures.
• Perform related duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• Licensure/Certification: Possession of a Clinical Laboratory Scientist (MTA) license issued by the State of California; and/or Clinical Immunohematologist Scientist (MTD) license issued by the State of California.
• Education and Experience: Bachelor's Degree (baccalaureate) in biology, clinical laboratory science, or equivalent major that includes 25 semester or equivalent quarter units of biology courses, which must include genetics and immunology. Minimum of two years of experience performing medical laboratory work as a licensed technologist, including at least one year of experience in immunohematology.
• Knowledge: Current technology, principles and application of medical examinations such as those commonly used in biochemistry, microbiology, blood banking, hematology and or serology. Operation and care of laboratory equipment and instrumentation.
• Skills: Make independent judgments in evaluating the validity of completed laboratory tests. Maintain and analyze quality control programs. Follow written and oral directions, procedures or instructions. Perform serological, parasitological, bacteriological, immunological, hematology, and biochemical tests.

Benefits

The County of San Mateo offers a comprehensive and competitive benefits package to eligible employees, including health and wellness programs, financial security, and professional development opportunities. Employees are also covered by the federal Social Security system, earning valuable retirement benefits based on their salary and years of service.