Clinical Laboratory Scientist II

Clinical Laboratory Scientist II

Salary

$132,140.32 - $186,135.04 Annually

Location

Throughout the County of Santa Clara, CA

Job Type

Full-Time/Part-Time

Job Number

25-R1F-B

Department

Santa Clara Valley Health Care - Valley Medical Center

Opening Date

06/25/2025

Closing Date

7/10/2025 11:59 PM Pacific

Bargaining Unit

13

• Description
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Description

Under general supervision, to perform, analyze, and interpret a variety of both routine standardized and less routine clinical laboratory testing procedures; to develop and maintain specialized laboratory equipment and procedures.

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Santa Clara Valley Healthcare (SCVH) is the second largest public health care system in California and includes three acute care hospitals, 14 clinics and 60+ specialty and sub-specialty services. Our mission is to provide high-quality, accessible healthcare and excellent service to everyone in Santa Clara County.

Santa Clara Valley Medical Center - SCVMC is a full-service tertiary acute care teaching hospital with 699 licensed beds providing a wide range of specialized services, including Rehabilitation, Burn, Trauma, and NICU. SCVMC was ranked by U.S. News and World Report as #6 Rehabilitation Hospital in the nation and #1 in the West and designated as a 2024 High Performing hospital for Maternity Care, Heart Failure, Stroke, Hip Fracture, and Pneumonia.

O'Connor Hospital - O'Connor Hospital (OCH) is a 358 licensed bed acute care facility offering a full range of inpatient and outpatient medical, surgical and specialty programs to residents of Santa Clara County. It was founded in 1889 as one of the first hospitals in the county. OCH has grown significantly over the past five years in both its inpatient volume and its Emergency Department visits. Along with these volume increases other ancillary and clinical departments like imaging, lab, pharmacy, and respiratory have seen growth as well.

St. Louise Regional Hospital - Since 1989, St. Louise Regional Hospital (SLRH) has been caring for the residents in Santa Clara and San Benito Counties, offering a wide range of inpatient and outpatient medical specialties. SLRH has 93 beds, is a Designated Primary Stroke Center, and is the only acute care hospital in the area. Located in Gilroy, SLRH maintains a CALSTAR 2 emergency helicopter base on the premises.

Regional Medical Center - Regional Medical Center (RMC) is a 258-bed hospital that is the main emergency healthcare provider for East San Jose, treating a wide range of critical and life-threatening conditions for more than 60 years. Since the SCVH integration of RMC effective 4/1/25, RMC has expanded the critical services including Level II trauma, Thrombectomy capable Stroke Center and STEMI care, and has been seeing an increased number of emergency visits and inpatient volume.

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Typical Tasks

• Calibrates test equipment and instruments;

• Carries out and interprets existing laboratory routines, methods, and procedures;

• Independently performs laboratory testing procedures and may be required to perform testing within established limits in several laboratory sections;

• Reviews quality control records to determine whether test results are accurate within prescribed limits and makes necessary adjustments;

• Regularly maintains quality control programs consistent with specific laboratory policies and procedures;

• Regularly maintains all equipment relevant to assigned area according to equipment specifications and established laboratory policies and procedures and performs emergency repair, as required;

• Assists other laboratory personnel with problems that they are unable to resolve;

• Orients and trains students and new employees;

• Collects specimens from patients;

• Maintains adequate records, such as worksheets, logs, inventory lists, QC (Quality Control) checklists, and other laboratory records as needed;

• Prepares reagents, stains, and other test/procedure materials;

• May be assigned as a Disaster Service Worker, as required;

• Performs other related duties as required.

Employment Standards

Sufficient education, training and experience to demonstrate possession and direct application of the following knowledge and abilities.

Training and Experience Note: The required knowledge and abilities are attained through three (3) years of full-time experience equivalent to a Clinical Laboratory Scientist I in the County of Santa Clara.

Special Requirement

Possession of a valid Clinical Laboratory Scientist, Bioanalyst, Limited Clinical Laboratory Scientist, Clinical Chemist, or Clinical Microbiologist license, issued by the State of California, Department of Health Services, as appropriate for the area of specialization. is required.

Knowledge of:

• Modern training methods;
• Proper safety precautions and procedures utilized in handling all types of laboratory specimens, reagents, chemicals, and hazardous waste;
• Clinical laboratory principles, procedures, and practices related to microbiology, hematology, immunology, biochemistry, toxicology, and immunohematology;
• Use, care, maintenance, repair, and inventory of various laboratory equipment, instruments, and supplies;
• Normal and abnormal test results;
• Quality control methods and procedures appropriate to a clinical laboratory.

Ability to:

• Provide support and assistance utilizing teamwork to resolve problems and promote achievement of common goals;

• Train all levels of laboratory personnel in technical laboratory procedures and equipment usage;

• Calibrate, troubleshoot, adjust, and maintain highly sensitive laboratory equipment according to manufacturer's specifications and established laboratory, procedures; make necessary emergency equipment repairs;

• Review the work of students and other laboratory personnel, checking for accuracy within specifications;

• Independently perform standard, complex, and non-routine clinical laboratory tests accurately and with skill;

• Collect specimens from patients with skill, patience, and tact;

• Be sensitive, courteous, and responsive;

• Maintain records and prepare technical, factual reports of test results;

• Follow written and oral technical directions;

• Establish and maintain effective working relationships with those contacted in the course of work;

• Evaluate normal and abnormal test results.

The County offers comprehensive first-class medical, dental, and vision benefits plans for County employees and their dependents, including plans with no deductibles, no co-pays, no co-insurance, and no prescription drug co-pays. Learn more here.

The County also offers generous paid time off with significant vacation, sick time, and 13 paid County holidays annually! Details are included in the Memorandum of Understanding/Agreement with the bargaining unit applicable to the job classification.

In addition to the amazing perks above, the County also offers the additional benefits below.

Retirement Benefits

The County offers robust retirement plans including a 457(b) Deferred Compensation Plan (similar to the private sector's 401(k) plan) and the CalPERS pension plan. In addition to lifetime retirement income available through the CalPERS pension plan, the 457(b) Deferred Compensation plan provides a great way to save for retirement and supplement the defined benefit pension available to employees. These plans help our employees build a plan for their future and contribute to their family's long-term financial well-being.

Health Flexible Spending Account

The Health Flexible Spending Account (HFSA) empowers employees to manage healthcare expenses efficiently with tax-free contributions (up to $3,200 for the 2024 calendar year). Secure tax-free solutions for your healthcare expenses and enjoy the flexibility to manage your healthcare finances effectively with the HFSA.

Dependent Care Assistance Program (DCAP)

The Dependent Care Assistance Program (DCAP) enables employees to utilize tax-free funds for dependent care services, facilitating a convenient and cost-effective approach for managing your dependent care expenses. The County also offers the Employee Childcare Assistance Plan, an employer-funded DCAP, for employees with annual income under $120,000.

Life and AD&D

The County offers life and disability benefits including Life Insurance, Accidental Death and Dismemberment (AD&D) Insurance, Long-Term Disability insurance, California State Disability Insurance, and Integration with Leave. These benefits ensure financial security and income support when you and your family need it most.

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

The County prioritizes employee mental health and well-being and offers a top-tier Employee Assistance Program (EAP) through Concern providing confidential counseling sessions covering stress, anxiety, relationships, grief, as well as financial/legal services, personal coaching, child and elder care referrals, and comprehensive crisis support.

Employee Wellness

The Employee Wellness Program offers free wellness programing, fitness classes and resources; including Elevate My Wellness an all-in-one platform designed to elevate your well-being journey.

Education Reimbursement

A generous Learning and Employee Development program is available, including Education Reimbursement for employees seeking additional training and professional development.

NOTE: Benefit and Retirement information may vary from bargaining unit to bargaining unit. Due to changes in State Law, current pension provisions described in the union contracts are not automatically applied. Specific pension benefits for new hires who start on or after January 1, 2013 may be different than indicated in the union contracts.

Click here to access all Memoranda of Understanding and most recent Summary of Changes.

01

Please answer the following questions. Completion of the following supplemental questions is REQUIRED and is an integral part of the evaluation process. Initially, it will be used to determine minimum qualifications. For those applicants meeting the employment standards, this information will be critical in the subsequent competitive assessment to identify those candidates to be invited to continue in the examination process. Your responses to the questions may also be reviewed and scored in a Competitive Rating evaluation process based on pre-determined rating criteria. Your answers should be as complete as possible, as no additional information will be accepted from applicants once the Competitive Rating evaluation has begun. A response of "see resume" or "see application" will deem your application incomplete. Vague, incomplete or non-responsive answers could result in no or low scores in a competetive rating process.

Do you understand these requirements?

• Yes
• No

02

Do you possess a valid Clinical Laboratory Scientist, Bioanalyst, Limited Clinical Laboratory Scientist, Clinical Chemist or Clinical Microbiologist license issued by the State of California, Department of Health Services?

• Yes
• No

03

If you answered yes, please list your license number. license type/name, and expiration date. If you do not have any write "none."

04

How many years of Clinical Laboratory Scientist experience do you possess?

• None
• Less than one year
• One to less than two years
• Two to less than three years
• Three to less than four years
• Four to less than five years
• Five to less than six years
• Six to less than seven years
• Eight years or more

05

Describe your Clinical Laboratory Scientist experience. Please include the name of employer, job title, job duties, dates of employment, number of hours worked per week, and duties performed. If no experience, indicate N/A.

06

Indicate the type of institution in which you have worked (mark any that apply):

• Teaching hospital had an MD residency program
• Laboratory had a CLS program
• Hospital was > 500 bed
• Hospital had a trauma center
• Community Hospital
• Research/Industry
• Private Laboratory
• Other

07

State the name & adddress of the facility in which you did your Clinical Laboratory Scientist (aka Medical Technologist) internship.

08

Please indicate the section(s) in which you have at least six months of experience (mark all that apply).

• Microbiology
• Hematology/Coagulation
• Chemistry/Special Chemistry
• Toxicology
• Transfusion Service
• LIS (Laboratory Information Systems)
• Clinics
• Phlebotomy/Specimen Processing
• Point of Care
• Education/Training
• Urinalysis
• None

09

Describe your experience in the areas which you selected. Please include the name of employer, job title, job duties, dates of employment and number of hours worked per week. If no experience, indicate N/A.

10

Which department in the laboratory are you willing to work at?

• Chemistry
• Hematology
• Transfusion Services
• Generalist (Chem/Heme and Transfusion Services)
• Microbiology
• Other
• None

11

Describe your experience with any computer applications you have used in your work and how often you use them. Be detailed and specific in your response and include the name of your employer(s), employment dates, job duties, and hours worked per week. If no experience, indicate N/A.

12

Describe your experience with machines or equipment used regularly in your work over the past 2 years. Indicate how often you use them. Be detailed and specific in your response and include the name of your employer(s), employment dates, job duties, and hours worked per week. If no experience, indicate N/A.

13

Please identify the hospital you are currently working at. If none, please select n/a.

• El Camino
• Good Samaritan
• Kaiser
• O'Connor
• Regional Medical Center of San Jose
• St. Louise Regional
• Stanford/Lucille Packard
• VA Health Care System
• Washington
• Valley Medical Center Health System
• San Francisco General
• UCSF
• Sequoia
• Hazel Hawkins
• Watsonville Community Hospital
• Other
• Other
• N/A

14

Please complete this survey carefully. Your responses will determine whether or not you will be referred for a specific position (i.e., geographical location). Please place a mark next to the location(s) in which you would be willing to work.

• Hospital System - Valley Medical Center
• Hospital System - O'Connor
• Hospital System - St Louise Regional
• Hospital System - Regional Medical Center

15

Are you willing to work night shift, (approximate time 11:00pm to 7:00am)?

• Yes
• No

16

How did you find out about this job?

• Contacted by County Recruiter
• Contacted by a Recruitment Firm
• County Employee Referral
• County of Santa Clara Career Website
• County of Santa Clara Job Interests Email Notification
• Facebook
• Instagram
• LinkedIn
• Indeed
• Virtual Job Fair
• In Person Job Fair
• In-Person Networking Professional Event
• Virtual Networking Event
• Community Event
• Glassdoor
• Governmentjobs.com
• Professional Association
• Search Engine (Google, Bing, online search, etc.)
• Hospital Website: SCVMC, O'Connor Hospital, St. Louise Regional Hospital Website
• Handshake
• Student Career Center
• County Text Message
• Other (Specify in the next question)

17

If you selected an event/fair or other in the question above. Please specify. If not, type n/a.

Required Question