Clinical Lab Scientist (CLS) - Microbiologist

Job description

Overview  Embark on a rewarding career with San Ramon Regional Medical Center hospital. If you are a compassionate healthcare professional eager to contribute to patient care, this is your opportunity where your skills make a difference every day. Join us in delivering exceptional healthcare with a personal touch. At San Ramon Regional Medical Center, we understand that our greatest asset is our dedicated team of professionals.

That’s why we offer more than a job – we provide a comprehensive benefit package that prioritizes your health, professional development, and work-life balance.

The available plans and programs include: Medical, dental, vision, and life insurance 401(k) retirement savings plan with employer match Generous paid time off Career development and continuing education opportunities Health savings accounts, healthcare & dependent flexible spending accounts Employee Assistance program, Employee discount program Voluntary benefits include pet insurance, legal insurance, accident and critical illness insurance, long term care, elder & childcare, auto & home insurance Note : Eligibility for benefits may vary by location and is determined by employment status

Job Summary

Job Type: Per Diem Job Shift: Rotating Holiday Rotation: Department: Laboratory Reporting to the Director of Laboratory Services, this person has the technical ability to perform clinical laboratory tests in departments assigned by management and has the ability to process specimens.

Responsibilities

• Processes samples and performs clinical laboratory tests per physician’s request.
• Assures validity of test results.
• Applies criteria for specimen rejection.
• Demonstrates knowledge of Quality Control, calibration and standardization of instruments.
• Exercises good judgment and proper interpretation of Quality Control data and assumes responsibility for decisions.
• Trouble-shoots instruments and performs routine preventive maintenance.
• Demonstrates knowledge of laboratory computer system regarding ordering, reporting and verifying results and downtime computer procedures.
• Is familiar with laws and regulations that apply to the laboratory.
• Participates in training of new employees.
• Utilizes age-specific knowledge when interacting with neonate, adolescent, geriatric, adult patient population and/or family members, i.e., communicates at appropriate level and appropriate way for the age, (i.e., verbal return for geriatric patients).

Additionally, assures use of age specific knowledge to perform testing duties, ( i.e., utilizing heel stick for blood draw on neonate, etc.)

Qualifications

Minimum Education: Possesses a Bachelor’s Degree in laboratory technology or related science Minimum Experience/Skills: One (1) year recent experience in a hospital laboratory preferred Comprehensive microbiology experience required.

Licenses/Certificates/Credentials

California Clinical Laboratory Scientist License Organization Description San Ramon Regional Medical Center is a 123-bed acute care hospital known for providing comprehensive inpatient, outpatient and emergency care. San Ramon Regional Medical Center provides award-winning heart care programs, joint and spine surgery programs including advanced minimally-invasive surgical treatments, a Level II Special Care Nursery, and robotic surgery.

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