What are the responsibilities and job description for the CLS II - Clinical Lab position at Saint Joseph Medical Center?
| Location | US-CA-Redding | ID | 2025-199005 | Category | Clinical Professional | Position Type | Full Time | Shift | Nights | Job Type | Non-Exempt |
- 401K retirement plan
- Outstanding Medical, Dental, Vision coverage
- Tuition reimbursement
- Many more voluntary benefit options
Each individual performs only those waived, moderate, or highly complex tests authorized by CLIA, Bus. & Prof. Code Section 1204, and must possess a degree of skill commensurate with individual's education, training or experience and technical abilities. Each individual performing the above procedures must:
1) adhere to the laboratory's procedures for the collection, processing, analysis, and reporting of patient test results.
2) follow the laboratory's established quality control policies and procedures in documenting all corrective actions taken when test systems deviate from the laboratory's established performance specifications.
3) be capable of identifying problems that may adversely affect test performance and either correct the problem or immediately notify your immediate supervisor, Director, or Medical Director
4) perform a wide variety of laboratory procedures requiring independent judgment using both manual and automated methods in Hematology, Blood Bank, Chemistry, Urinalysis, Coagulation, Microbiology, Immunology, and any other discipline as introduced into the laboratory
5) perform and document maintenance; daily, weekly, monthly, or as needed on instruments and equipment as appropriate
6) review the accuracy of patient results prior to releasing or reporting
7) recognize age specific differences in expected results for newborns to geriatrics
8) ensure that the testing of proficiency testing samples are tested in the same manner as patient samples and that collaboration with other laboratories is prohibited prior to the reporting of proficiency testing results to the appropriate agencies
9) may be required to perform venipuncture or capillary puncture on various age groups from newborn to geriatrics
10) assist in the development and maintenance of laboratory policies and procedures
11) adheres to all department and hospital policies and procedures related to safety, infection control, emergency preparedness, and human resources
12) in the absence of a supervisor, may be assigned/identified as Lead Tech, having responsibility for the section or department during their shift
13) may be assigned responsibilities related to LIS and/or POC.
14) other tasks or responsibilities may be assigned by the department manager/director.
EDUCATION, EXPERIENCE, TRAINING
- ASCP certification, or equivalent required
- Minimum two years of hospital laboratory work experience
- Bachelor's Degree in chemical, physical, biological, or clinical laboratory science, or medical technology from an accredited institution, or other educational requirements as stated in CLIA (42 CFR 493.1489)
- Current and Valid State License if the laboratory is located in a state where required.
A reasonable compensation estimate for this role, which includes estimated wages, benefits, and other forms of compensation, is $44.00 to $59.07.
The exact starting compensation to be offered will be determined at the time of selecting an applicant for hire, in which a wide range of factors will be considered, including but not limited to, skillset, years of applicable experience, education, credentials and licensure.
We believe that all persons are entitled to equal employment opportunity and does not discriminate against qualified employees or applicants because of race, color, national origin, ancestry, sex, marital status, child birth or related medical condition or any other protected category as defined by State or Federal Law. We are an equal opportunity employer and do not discriminate against applicants due to veterans status, disability, race, gender or other protected characteristics.
Salary : $44 - $59
