Clinical Lab Scientist I

Pacific Diagnostic Laboratories seeks a Clinical Laboratory Scientist I for their Core Clinical Lab department responsible for performing standard tests to obtain data used in diagnosis and treatment of patients. Clinical Lab Scientist I (CLS) is a classification reserved for recent graduates of approved schools of clinical laboratory science, individuals re-entering the field, and individuals who may not meet all the required qualifications of a CLS II. May work in any of the following departments: Blood Bank, Microbiology, Automated, Non-Automated, or Critical Care. Responsibilities include:

• CLS I perform standard tests, may provide some work direction for non-licensed personnel. Requires work review and works with supervision.

QUALIFICATIONS:

All job qualifications listed indicate the minimum level necessary to perform this job proficiently.

Education:

• Minimum: Bachelors Degree.

Certifications, Licenses, Registrations:

• Minimum: California license as a Clinical Laboratory Scientist. Licensure and experience has been validated and has been deemed qualified under the guidelines of the State of California and Clinical Laboratory Improvements Amendments (CLIA) to perform clinical laboratory tests and examinations classified as waived, moderate or high complexity as described under CLIA.
• Preferred: Medical Technologist (MT) (ASCP) Certification.

Technical Requirements:

• Minimum: Functional experience with common laboratory analyzers and laboratory computer systems, including PC's.