Clinical Lab Scientist (CLS) - Microbiologist

Job Type: Per Diem

Job Shift: Rotating

Holiday Rotation:

Department: Laboratory

Reporting to the Director of Laboratory Services, this person has the technical ability to perform clinical
laboratory tests in departments assigned by management and has the ability to process specimens.

1. Processes samples and performs clinical laboratory tests per physician’s request.
2. Assures validity of test results.
3. Applies criteria for specimen rejection.
4. Demonstrates knowledge of Quality Control, calibration and standardization of instruments.
5. Exercises good judgment and proper interpretation of Quality Control data and assumes
responsibility for decisions.
6. Trouble-shoots instruments and performs routine preventive maintenance.
7. Demonstrates knowledge of laboratory computer system regarding ordering, reporting and verifying
results and downtime computer procedures.
8. Is familiar with laws and regulations that apply to the laboratory.
9. Participates in training of new employees.
10. Utilizes age-specific knowledge when interacting with neonate, adolescent, geriatric, adult patient
population and/or family members, i.e., communicates at appropriate level and appropriate way for the
age, (i.e., verbal return for geriatric patients). Additionally, assures use of age specific knowledge to
perform testing duties, ( i.e., utilizing heel stick for blood draw on neonate, etc.)

Minimum Education:

• Possesses a Bachelor’s Degree in laboratory technology or related science
  

Minimum Experience/Skills:

• One (1) year recent experience in a hospital laboratory preferred
• Comprehensive microbiology experience required.
  

Licenses/Certificates/Credentials:

• California Clinical Laboratory Scientist License