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Relief Clinical Laboratory Scientist I/II

County of San Mateo

San Mateo, CA

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JOB DETAILS
SKILLS
Acute Care, Biology, Blood Bank, Chemistry, Clinical Information Systems, Clinical Laboratory, Coagulation, Disease Prevention and Control, Healthcare, Hematology, Hospital Systems, Laboratory, Laboratory Testing, Outpatient Care, Phlebotomy, Regulations, Specimens/Samples, Test Lab, Testing, The Joint Commission (TJC)
LOCATION
San Mateo, CA
POSTED
30+ days ago

San Mateo Medical Center is currently seeking three Relief Clinical Laboratory Scientists I/II.

San Mateo Medical Center (SMMC) is a public hospital and clinic system fully accredited by The Joint Commission. SMMC operates outpatient clinics throughout San Mateo County and an acute-care hospital in San Mateo, with a mission to "partner with patients to provide excellent care with compassion and respect." As part of an integrated San Mateo County Health, SMMC serves the healthcare needs of all residents of San Mateo County, with an emphasis on education and prevention.


SMMC Laboratory is looking for experienced Clinical Laboratory Scientists to join our team! Positions are available for Clinical Laboratory Scientists/Medical Technologists in various shifts. Generalists are encouraged to apply as clinical areas include hematology, chemistry, coagulation, and blood banking.

Under general supervision, the Relief Clinical Laboratory Scientists I/II (Medical Technologist/Generalist) will perform high and moderate complexity testing and oversee testing of medical laboratory technicians and specimen management by phlebotomists during their shift in order to provide data used in the diagnosis and therapeutic management of diseases.
 
DISTINGUISHING CHARACTERISTICS
Clinical Laboratory Scientist I is the journey level class in the medical technologist series with incumbents performing routine and specialized laboratory tests. This class is flexibly staffed with Clinical Laboratory Scientist II and incumbents are expected to advance to the higher level after gaining experience and demonstrating the required proficiency.

Clinical Laboratory Scientist II is the advanced journey level class in the medical technologist series with incumbents independently performing a variety of complex and specialized laboratory tests.

The ideal candidate will also possess:
  • A Bachelor's Degree in Biology, Chemistry, Medical Technology/Clinical Laboratory Science, or another related field.
  • Possession of a Clinical Laboratory Scientist (MTA) license issued by the State of California is required.
  • 2 - 5 years of experience in medical laboratory work as a licensed technologist is strongly preferred.
  • Experience in working in acute care hospital setting.
  • Strong understanding of lab regulations. 
  • Ability to quickly adapt to different shifts and workflows.
  • Comfortable working with minimal supervision.
  • Experience with hematology, chemistry and/or blood banking.

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