A large, premier health system in the Bay Area needs a Lead Clinical Laboratory Scientist to work at their busy and large 400-bed medical center laboratory. This is an evening shift role.
Hourly Rate: $64.54 - $81.86
This medical facility offers a great work environment with ample opportunities for career growth. The staff is excellent, and there's a strong team approach. Additionally, the center provides a competitive salary and benefits, making it an appealing place for healthcare professionals.
Its location is also appealing in many ways. Oakland, California offers a delightful blend of advantages. Its mild climate, proximity to San Francisco, thriving art scene, and natural beauty make it an appealing place to live and work. Whether you're hiking in the hills or enjoying the bay breeze, Oakland provides a vibrant lifestyle and a strong sense of community.
Job Summary:
Discover the presence or absence of disease and provide data that help physicians determine the best treatment for the patient. Specialty areas of laboratory medicine include clinical chemistry, hematology, transfusion services, clinical immunology, clinical microbiology, serology and the emerging field of molecular diagnostics.
Skill Requirements:
Calibrate, operate, troubleshoot and maintain the equipment
Dexterity and good eye-hand coordination are required to collect and prepare specimens
Lab safety and infection prevention is of paramount importance
Responsibilities may include but not be limited to:
Performing testing in any and/or all of the following areas of the lab: clinical chemistry, hematology, transfusion services (blood bank), clinical immunology, clinical microbiology, serology, and the emerging field of molecular diagnostics.
Matching computer orders with specimen labeling; sorting specimens; checking labeling; logging specimens; arranging reports for delivery; Maintaining quality results verify and equipment function, troubleshooting, calibrating equipment and monitoring quality control measures and protocols
Participating in staff training and educational opportunities; Identifying and communicating abnormal patient conditions reports mandated information to the public health department or other designated officials
Contributing to a safe and secure environment, following established standards and procedures; complying with legal regulations
Maintaining patient confidence by keeping laboratory information confidential
Education, Certification, & Experience:
Bachelor's degree in science
Five (5) years experience
Active California CLS license
Must be legally authorized to work in the US without sponsorship.
HealthCare Connections, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, sex, age, religion, national origin, disability, pregnancy, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or other protected status pursuant to law. #IND
