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Clinical Laboratory Scientist

CommonSpirit Health
Santa Cruz, CA Contractor
POSTED ON 1/11/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 1/27/2026
*Job Summary and Responsibilities*

Position Summary

The CLS PD performs a variety of technical analyses, verifies results and assures quality and accuracy of tests under the direction of the Laboratory Supervisor(s), Laboratory Manager(s), Laboratory Administrative Director, and Laboratory Medical Director (Pathologist).

*Job Requirements*

Minimum

  • Bachelor's degree in a chemical, physical, or biological science from an accredited institution
  • Current California Clinical Laboratory Scientist or Clinical Laboratory Technologist license
  • Ability to demonstrate a familiarity and understanding of medical terminology, typing, math and computer skills
  • Requires one (1) year of training post baccalaureate

Preferred

  • Two (2) years working in a laboratory setting
  • Co-op or internship experience in a laboratory setting or prior acute care experience
  • Degree majoring in Clinical Lab Science

*Where You'll Work*

Dominican Hospital (a member of Dignity Health) is a 222-bed facility that offers a wide range of services to residents of California’s Central Coast. With 24/7 emergency care, comprehensive care in cardiac, orthopedics, oncology, women’s and children’s services, we continue to lead the region in medical innovation and excellence in healthcare.

Comprehensive Care

Dominican offers emergency services and is a Certified Stroke Center and Chest Pain Center. Dominican’s services include the only comprehensive Cancer Center in Santa Cruz County, a Total Joint Replacement program, and advanced neurological and endoscopic services. Dominican regularly receives ‘A’ grades for hospital safety from Leapfrog Group, and has received national recognition for superior patient safety, cardiac care, and stroke treatment from Healthgrades, a leading provider of comprehensive information about physicians and hospitals.

As Santa Cruz County’s heart attack (STEMI) receiving center, Dominican Hospital provides cutting edge cardiac care. The hospital’s heart attack treatment times consistently beat the national average, and the hospital offers two cardiac catheterization labs available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. Groundbreaking cardiac procedures at Dominican include the Transcatheter Aortic Valve Replacement (TAVR) procedure, which allows for heart valve replacement without opening a patient’s chest.

Dominican Hospital has forged significant partnerships with area hospitals to bring exceptional care to Santa Cruz County. The hospital offers a level III Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU) through a partnership with Lucile Packard Children’s Hospital Stanford. Neurosurgery at Dominican is also offered through a partnership with Stanford Health Care.

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*Pay Range*

$94.52 - $94.52 /hour

Salary : $95

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