Clinical Laboratory Scientist

  • $69,617–$93,537 Per Year

Highlights

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. Additional Benefits life insurance, supplemental health protection plans, auto and home insurance, legal counseling, identity theft protection, and employee discount program.

Numbers & Facts

LocationSan Luis Obispo, CA
Salary$69,617–$93,537 Per Year

Description

Job Summary:
  • 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.
Qualifications:
  • High School or equivalent.
  • 2 to 5 years of experience in lab testing.
  • 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.
Pay Scale:
  • Sign on bonus: YES, Up to $30,000 but not available to internal applicants.
  • Pay range: $33.47 Minimum - $44.97 Maximum an hour ($69,617 to $93,537); individual wages are determined based upon a number of factors including, but not limited to, an individual's qualifications and experience.
Benefits:
  • Comprehensive benefits for medical, prescription drug, dental, vision, behavioral health and telemedicine services
  • Wellbeing support, including employee assistance program (EAP)
  • Time away from work programs for paid time off, long- and short-term plan coverage
  • Savings and retirement including a 401(k) Plan with a 50% match up to 6% of pay, employee stock purchase plan, flexible spending accounts, retirement readiness tools, rollover support, and financial well-being counseling
  • Education support through tuition assistance, student loan assistance, certification support, and online educational program
  • Additional Benefits life insurance, supplemental health protection plans, auto and home insurance, legal counseling, identity theft protection, and employee discount program
  • Registered nurses Retirement medical benefit account (RMBA) 2% of annual eligible income set aside in accordance with program guidelines
  • Benefits may vary by location and role.

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