Clinical Laboratory Scientist; CLS II - Clinical Lab

Clinical Laboratory Scientist (CLS II) – Clinical Lab

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Desert Valley Hospital is an accredited 148‑bed acute care hospital located in Southern California. It ranks in the top 5% of more than 4,500 hospitals nationwide for clinical performance and has received numerous quality awards, including the Patient Safety Excellence Award, Women’s Health Excellence Award, and Distinguished Hospital Clinical Excellence Award. The hospital, together with Desert Valley Medical Group, offers essential services such as heart care, emergency services, labor and delivery, surgical services and more.

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Join an award‑winning team of dedicated professionals committed to our core values of quality, compassion and community.

Desert Valley Hospital, a member of the Prime Healthcare Foundation, provides opportunities to expand your horizons and serve an underserved community.

• Paid Time Off
• 401(k) Retirement Plan
• Outstanding Medical, Dental, and Vision Coverage
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Many other voluntary benefit options

Benefits may vary based on collective bargaining agreement requirements and/or employment status (full‑time or part‑time).

• Perform waived, moderate, or highly complex CLIA‑authorized tests with skill commensurate with education and experience.
• Adhere to laboratory procedures for collection, processing, analysis, and reporting of patient test results.
• Follow established quality control policies, document corrective actions when test systems deviate from performance specifications.
• Identify problems that affect test performance and either correct the problem or notify the supervisor, director, or medical director.
• Use independent judgment in a wide variety of laboratory procedures (Hematology, Blood Bank, Chemistry, Urinalysis, Coagulation, Microbiology, Immunology, etc.).
• Perform and document maintenance (daily, weekly, monthly, as needed) on instruments and equipment.
• Review the accuracy of patient results before release/reporting.
• Recognize age‑specific differences in expected results from newborn to geriatrics.
• Ensure proficiency testing samples are processed like patient samples; report proficiency results before collaboration.
• Perform venipuncture or capillary puncture across age groups as required.
• Assist in developing and maintaining laboratory policies and procedures.
• Adhere to safety, infection control, emergency preparedness, and HR policies.
• Lead the section or department during shift in absence of supervisor.
• Possibly perform LIS and/or POC responsibilities.
• Other tasks as assigned by the department manager or director.

• ASCP certification or equivalent preferred.
• At least two years of hospital laboratory experience.
• Bachelor’s Degree in chemical, physical, biological, or clinical laboratory science, or medical technology from an accredited institution (or other CLIA‑required education).
• Current and valid State license if required.

Competitive compensation, including an estimated wage range of $43.00 to $57.87, with benefits. Final compensation will consider skill set, years of experience, education, credentials, and licensure.

• Full‑time

• Variable shift

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Seniority level:
Entry level

Employment type:

Full‑time
Job function:
Research, Analyst, Information Technology
Industries:
Wellness and Fitness Services, Medical Practices, Hospitals & Health Care

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