Clinical Laboratory Scientist II

Overview:

Founded as a faith-based hospital in 1923 by the Sisters of Charity of the Incarnate Word, Dignity Health – St. Mary Medical Center is a 389-bed, acute care, nonprofit hospital located in Long Beach, California. The hospital offers a full complement of services, including a Level II trauma center, cardiac and vascular center, surgical weight loss, maternity and the CARE Center, which is a recognized PrEP center of excellence. The hospital shares a legacy of humankindness with Dignity Health, one of the nation’s five largest health care systems. Visit ~~~ for more information.

Responsibilities:

The responsibilities for a Clinical Laboratory Scientist II include performance of all test procedures in the assigned section. The Core Laboratory incumbent must be able to work in all areas of the Core Lab (Chemistry Coag/UA and Hematology). The position in Blood Bank and Microbiology must be able to work in all areas within the section. The position for shifts II/III must be able to work in all sections of the laboratory.

The Clinical Laboratory Scientist must be able to perform the duties accurately efficiently and independently meeting the standards of all departments. In addition the Clinical Laboratory Scientist II is expected to initiate QC failure corrective action participate in inventory control perform instrument preventive maintenance and troubleshoot instrument and reagent problems. 

Qualifications:

• A minimum of 2 years of CLS experience preferred.

• Must have a current State of California license or temporary license as a Clinical Laboratory Scientist and ASCP or equivalent.