Clinical Lab Scientist Trainee Intern

Job Summary:

Under the direct supervision of the Sr. CLS and Laboratory Supervisors, the Clinical Lab Scientist Trainee observes, trains, and performs a variety of laboratory tests/processes in all assigned areas within the laboratory. Additionally, the CLS trainee intern operates and maintains equipment, performs and evaluates quality control, discusses and reviews patient's results without sending patient results. This position requires incumbents to schedule CLS exam for state licensure within four weeks of hire; and obtain CLS licensure within three months of hire.

Licensure and Certification:

• Current CA State CLS Trainee License

Education:

• BS/BA degree in science related field
• Completion of a Clinical Laboratory Scientist Program

Experience:

• Completion of 52 weeks training completed in a CDPH approved CLS training program

Knowledge and Skills:

• Ability to work well within a team environment.
• Ability to speak, read, and write fluently and professionally in English as well as follow verbal instructions with minimal supervision.
• Ability to work flexible shifts
• Strong organizational skills
• Critical thinking skills
• Problem solving skills
• Basic computer skills

Physical Demands - Clerical/Administrative Non-Patient Care:

• Frequent sitting and standing/walking with frequent position change.
• Continuous use of bilateral upper extremities in fine motor activities requiring fingering, grasping, and forward reaching between waist and chest level.
• Occasional/intermittent reaching at or above shoulder level.
• Occasional/intermittent bending, squatting, kneeling, pushing/pulling, twisting, and climbing.
• Occasional/intermittent lifting and carrying objects/equipment weighing up to 25 pounds.
• Continuous use of near vision, hearing and verbal communication skills in handling telephone calls, interacting with customers and co-workers and performing job duties.

Key for Physical Demands

Continuous

66 to 100% of the time

Frequent

33 to 65% of the time

Occasional

0 to 32% of the time