Clinical Laboratory Scientist I - Per Diem - Shift

Kern Medical has been a community cornerstone since its founding in 1867. Today, we are an acute care teaching center with 222 beds, offering the only advanced trauma care between Fresno and Los Angeles.  Kern Medical cares for 15,500 inpatients and 125,000 clinic patients a year.

• Per Diem employees supplement department staffing needs, with no guarantee of minimum hours.
• Per Diem minimum scheduling expectation is four (4) shifts per four-week schedule.

Clinical Laboratory Scientist I- Per Diem - Shift

Definition:

 Under direction, performs a variety of laboratory tests in various clinical laboratory sections and maintains records of examinations and findings.

Distinguishing Characteristics:

This is the entry level classification in the Clinical Laboratory Scientist series. Work is performed in accordance with established procedures and is reviewed by a supervisor. Promotions to Clinical Laboratory Scientist II are considered on a merit basis, subject to recommendation of the department head and approval by the Director of Personnel.

Essential Functions:

• Performs a variety of laboratory tests and procedures with various types of specimens using specified laboratory techniques and methods.
• Performs daily quality control functions and applies professional knowledge and judgement to routine and special procedures.
• Operates various automate laboratory instruments and equipment.
• Maintains records of examinations and findings; inputs and maintains clinical laboratory data utilizing computer hardware and applicable software.
• Maintains effective professional work relationships with laboratory staff, other hospital departments and those contacted in the performance of required duties.

Other Functions:

• Performs other related duties as required.

Employment Standards:

Possession of a valid license to practice as a Clinical Laboratory Scientist in the State of California. 

OR

 Possession of a valid license issued by the state of California limited to specialization in Clinical Chemistry, Clinical Microbiology, or Clinical Immunohematology.

Knowledge of:

Principles, methods and techniques of laboratory work; current computer software applicable to maintaining clinical laboratory data.

Ability to:

Perform a variety of laboratory tests and procedures with accuracy and attention to detail; demonstrate knowledge of current instrumentation and methodology; maintain accurate records; operate computer hardware; utilize applicable software to input and maintain clinical laboratory data; understand and follow oral and written instructions; maintain effective working relationships with staff and those contacted in the performance of required duties.

Supplemental:

A background check may be conducted for this classification.

All Kern County employees are designated "Disaster Service Workers" through state and local laws (CA Government Code Sec.3100-3109 and Ordinance Code Title 2-Administration, Ch. 2.66 Emergency Services). As Disaster Service Workers, all County employees are expected to remain at work, or to report for work as soon as practicable, following a significant emergency or disaster.

If position responsibilities require driving a personal vehicle, then possession of a current valid California Driver’s License and adherence to the Kern County Hospital Authority Vehicle Use and Driving Standard Policy (ENG-EC-119) is required.

If position responsibilities require driving a vehicle owned, leased or rented by Kern Medical, then possession of a current valid California Driver’s license, a signed authorization for Release of Drivers Record Information and adherence to the Kern County Hospital Authority Vehicle Use and Driving Standard Policy (ENG-EC-119) is required.

Revised

May 1999

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