Clinical Laboratory Scientist (Trainee)

Adventist Health Sonora has been one of the area's leading healthcare providers since 1900. We are comprised of a 72-bed hospital, 30 medical offices, comprehensive cancer care and a vast scope of award-winning services located throughout Tuolumne and Calaveras counties and the surrounding areas. Sonora is known for its friendly hometown charm, vast outdoor experiences and lively downtown. The allure of Sonora's close-knit community is complimented by its proximity to Yosemite National Park, as well as just a quick drive to Lake Tahoe.

Job Summary:

Collects, processes, and preserves specimens to maintain specimen integrity. Performs all clerical duties to initiate the processing of specimens and the reporting of results. Pending acceptance as a Clinical Laboratory Scientist (CLS) Trainee and under the supervision a Clinical Laboratory Scientist, assists in performing a wide variety of clinical laboratory tests on various biological specimens. Preserves confidentiality of patients and follows lab safety protocols.

Job Requirements:

Education and Work Experience:

• Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent (some certifications will require Bachelor’s): Required
• Clinical laboratory experience: Preferred
• Submitted application for Clinical Laboratory Scientist (CLS) Trainee license in state of employment: Required

Licenses/Certifications:

• Clinical Laboratory Scientist (CLS) Trainee license in state of employment: Preferred

Essential Functions:

• Employs positive patient identification procedures to ensure the integrity of each specimen for pre-analytical, analytical and post-analytical testing. Performs proper specimen collection, labeling, handling, preservation or fixation, processing or preparation, transportation and storage. Adheres to Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA) and other patient confidentiality guidelines and regulations.
• Processes and preserves non-blood specimens and plates microbiology samples. Operates laboratory equipment and reviews and assists in performing specimen testing (including chemistry, coagulation, hematology, special chemistry, urinalysis, blood bank, serology, immunology, bacteriology, microbiology, referral testing and more) under the supervision of a Clinical Laboratory Scientist (CLS).
• Performs all clerical duties to initiate the processing of specimens and the reporting of results. Communicates with other departments and staff, including physicians and their offices, to facilitate the flow and quality of lab work. Processes and preserves non-blood specimens along with plating microbiology samples and maintaining specimen integrity at all times.
• Keeps work area clean, stocked and organized. Uses and maintains tools and equipment in compliance with laboratory policies and standards. Assists the CLS by placing blood samples and quality material on automated equipment. Documents all verification and notification of unexpected results in the Laboratory Information System (LIS) to reflect action as part of the permanent record.
• Performs all quality control and instrument preventive maintenance procedures and maintains required related records. Recognizes and reports to supervisor instrumentation errors or any circumstances that would adversely affect patient care. Completes and post results accurately and in a timely manner and distributes information sorted in the LIS.
• Performs other job-related duties as assigned.

Organizational Requirements:

Adventist Health is committed to the safety and wellbeing of our associates and patients. Therefore, we require that all associates receive all required vaccinations as a condition of employment and annually thereafter, where applicable. Medical and religious exemptions may apply. Adventist Health participates in E-Verify. Visit https://adventisthealth.org/careers/everify/ for more information about E-Verify. By choosing to apply, you acknowledge that you have accessed and read the E-Verify Participation and Right to Work notices and understand the contents therein.

JOB INFO

Job Category: Practitioner

Job Shift: Variable Shift

Assignment Category: Full-time regular

Pay Range: The estimated base pay for this position is $24.40 to $32.49. Additional individual compensation may be available for this role through differentials, extra shift incentives, bonuses, etc. Base pay is only a portion of the total rewards package, and a comprehensive benefits program is available for qualifying positions. Please contact our Talent Acquisition team for more information.

Hiring Department: Laboratory

Salary : $24 - $32