Clinical Lab Scientist Per Diem Rotate

Company: Tenet Healthcare Corporation
Location: San Luis Obispo
Posted on: June 7, 2021

Job Description:

As the largest hospital in San Luis Obispo County, Sierra Vista Regional Medical Center strives to produce optimal outcomes and exceptional patient experiences to the community it serves. With 164 beds and hundreds of physicians, Sierra Vista puts advanced technology into the hands of experienced medical specialists to deliver quality healthcare to Central Coast residents and visitors. Its distinct, high-level services include neurosurgery, orthopedics, obstetrics, perinatology (high-risk pregnancy), neonatology (high-risk newborn care), pediatrics and trauma. Sierra Vista houses the largest Level III Neonatal Intensive Care Unit between Santa Barbara and Salinas, the only dedicated pediatric unit in San Luis Obispo County and serves as the county's designated trauma center. Sierra Vista is recognized as a leader in orthopedics, cancer care and is a Joint Commission accredited primary stroke center. Sierra Vista is fully accredited by The Joint Commission and has been serving the community since 1959.

We offer competitive salaries and benefits including a 401(k), several health & dental plans to choose from, generous tuition assistance plans, and relocation assistance for select positions.

The Clinical Lab Scientist performs clinical laboratory testing in one or more of the following laboratory areas: blood bank, microbiology, serology, chemistry, hematology, or urinalysis following standardized procedures in accordance with regulatory and hospital policies and procedures. Provides work direction to CLS and non-licensed staff, maintenance of policies/procedures and quality control practices and efficient daily work flow within a designated area of the laboratory. Will float to all laboratory areas as needed.

Required Training/Education/Experience/Certification

Bachelor's Degree in Medical Technology or related degree

Successful completion of an accredited laboratory training program

CLS Certification

Meets the CLIA requirements for technical Supervisor

Must be technically knowledgeable about the testing processes done in their section and be able to incorporate new testing technology as it becomes available.

Provide leadership and mentoring to staff working in their assigned section

Must be able to lead process improvement activities in their section to improve effectiveness and efficiency, readily accepts change

Good verbal and written English communication skills to communicate with physicians and staff and develop new procedures.

Must be able to fulfill the essential functions of the position.

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