California Association for

Medical Laboratory Technology

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Updated: February 7, 2012

February 7

Hunter Laboratories, Inc.
San Jose, CA

Contact: Please send your resume to Vicki Schwob at vschwob@hunterlabs.com or fax to 408-341-2823.

CA Licensed Clinical Lab Scientists
(Generalist & Molecular Diagnostics)

We are seeking motivated Clinical Laboratory Scientists (CLS) to join the Generalist and Molecular Diagnostics teams at Hunter Laboratories.  The successful candidates will be responsible for specimen processing, test performance, and data analysis in the CLIA lab.  Experience with molecular diagnostics highly desired.  The successful candidate will perform testing on several molecular platforms, instrument calibrations, preventive maintenance, and will assist in training other CLS and laboratory assistants.  The scientist will ensure that complex molecular diagnostic assays and systems are performed under appropriate compliance and regulatory requirements that comply with government regulations and Company policies and procedures.

Required skills:

• A current California State Clinical Laboratory (CLS) license - either CLS Generalist or Clinical Genetics Molecular Biologist Scientist (CGMBS)

• BA, BS, MA, MS in chemical, physical, biological science or medical science

Other Skills and Attributes:

• Excellent problem solving skills; demonstrated strength in tact and diplomacy with internal and external collaborators

• Computer skills a must, automation skills preferred

• Ability to work independently and exercise good judgment; ability to manage daily test processing needs with high emphasis on quality

• Excellent teamwork and collaboration skills

• Excellent written and oral communication skills; excellent interpersonal skills

Hunter Laboratories, Inc.

February 7

HealthCare Connections, Inc.
Staffing specialists who focus "exclusively" in the lab industry!

If you are seeking qualified staff for your facility and would like information on how our services work Contact Us!

Contact information: Submit resume: jobs@labcareer.com; Toll Free: (866) 346-8552; Website: www.labcareer.com 

"Like" us on Facebook, and Follow us on Twitter @HealthCareConns for up-to-date information and lab professional networking.

ATTN: CLINICAL LABORATORY PROFESSIONALS

We network with lab professionals to provide staffing solutions and options to laboratories throughout California and the US!  Our opportunities include:

- LUCRATIVE TRAVEL ASSIGNMENTS!

Enjoy traveling while earning top pay, tax free per-diem allowance, paid housing, and great benefits package.

- LOCAL CONTRACT & PER/DIEM ASSIGNMENTS!

Want a flexible schedule and/or rewarding pay - then this is for you!  We will compensate top $$'s for skilled lab professionals.

- PERMANENT CAREER OPPORTUNITIES

Our client facilities include hospitals, reference labs, blood banks, research, and private labs!

We're seeking Staff CLS's, Managers, and Lab Administrators.  These opportunities offer highly competitive compensation packages, including sign-on and relocation assistance.

HealthCare Connections, Inc.

February 2

Community Hospital of the Monterey Peninsula
Monterey, CA

Contact: As a leader in healthcare career opportunities on the Central Coast of California, we offer a competitive salary and a comprehensive benefit package.  If you want to excel more than ever with us, please visit our website at www.chomp.org or contact Enza Sanchez, Employment Specialist, at (831) 622-2805, fax (831) 622-2806, or e-mail Enza.Sanchez@chomp.org.  Equal Opportunity Employer.

Building a team that excels

MORE THAN EVER

At Community Hospital of the Monterey Peninsula, we focus on hiring individuals who are exceptional in every way.  By bringing these talented people together, we create a team that excels, a team that achieves extraordinary results.  Every day, we give our colleagues and the community we serve our very best ... and then some.  If you share our commitment to personal and professional excellence, we invite you to excel more than ever with us. 

CLINICAL LAB SCIENTIST
Full Time, Varied PM and Night Shifts

We currently have an excellent opportunity available for a CA-licensed CLS to perform pre-analytical, analytical, and post-analytical procedures and analyses in all laboratory disciplines, guide, train, and provide mentoring to students and/or technical staff, and maintain the highest standards of customer service.

Computer application experience/proficiency and excellent English communication skills are essential.  One year of recent and relevant experience is preferred.  This position includes relocation assistance.

MEDICAL LAB TECHNICIAN
Full Time, Varied AM and PM Shifts

We'll rely on you to perform waived and moderate complexity testing and process specimens.  Current CA MLT licensure is required, as is computer application experience/proficiency and English communication skills.  One year of recent and relevant experience is preferred.

As a member of our team, you'll enjoy a supportive work environment, training and teaching opportunities, and generous continuing education benefits and scholarships for your continued personal growth.  You'll also find an environment that prizes teamwork, initiative, and input, demonstrates a shared commitment to excellent patient care, and offers recognition of employee contributions.

Community Hospital of the Monterey Peninsula

January 30

Aria Diagnostics
San Jose, CA

Contact: Please send cover letter and resume to: jobs@ariadx.com 

Aria Diagnostics, based in San Jose, CA, is a privately funded biotechnology company developing prenatal tests for maternal and fetal health.  The company's novel blood tests are highly differentiated from other approaches, and position the company to become the leader in an existing multi-billion dollar diagnostic market.

CLINICAL LABORATORY SCIENTIST

Responsibilities: The Clinical Laboratory Scientist is responsible for performing high complexity laboratory testing on patient specimens, interpreting and reporting patient results, performing quality control and quality assurance procedures, and complying with all applicable local, state, and federal laboratory requirements.  The high complexity nature of the work requires excellent attention to detail, effective written and verbal communication skills, the ability to multi-task and be flexible with tasks and schedules, and the ability to work independently in a team environment.

Principal responsibilities include:

• Perform laboratory tests, procedures, and analyses according to the laboratory's standard operating procedures.

• Perform, review, and document laboratory quality control procedures.

• Operate, maintain, and troubleshoot laboratory equipment.

• Prepare reagents required for laboratory testing.

• Review, interpret, and report patient results.

• Independently identify and troubleshoot basic problems that adversely affect test performance.

• Report all concerns of test quality and/or safety to the Supervisor or Safety Officer.

Requirements: We seek an individual with a successful track record who must be comfortable with a start-up environment.  The ideal candidate will have:

• Must possess a valid California CLS license, generalist preferred.

• Completion of a CLS training program at an accredited institution or clinical laboratory work experience within the last five years.

• Possess working knowledge of local, state, and federal laboratory regulations.

• Computer skills a must, automation skills preferred.

• Ability to analyze and problem solve basic issues that impact test performance.

• Strong communicator with ability to maintain open communication with internal employees, managers, and customers as needed.

• Must communicate effectively with coworkers and non-laboratory personnel.

• Able to integrate and apply feedback in a professional manner.

• Able to manage daily test processing needs with high emphasis on quality.

• Ability to work as part of a team.

• Ability to perform repetitive tasks.

• High volume laboratory experience preferred.

• Training in molecular biology techniques preferred.

Reporting: Reports to the Clinical Lab Supervisor

Compensation: Attractive salary, equity, and benefits package

Aria Diagnostics

January 24

Quest Diagnostics
West Hills, Valencia, and San Juan Capistrano, CA

Contact: Please email resume directly to Marisa Stubbs, senior staffing specialist, at Marisa.S.Stubbs@questdiagnostics.com.  

CLINICAL LABORATORY SCIENTISTS

Job Summary

Reports to Operations Supervisor, Laboratory Supervisor, or Laboratory Manager. Under limited supervision incumbent(s) will use their training in medical technology to perform clinical lab testing and/or other scientific examinations. Required to work independent of immediate supervision and assume the initiative for prompt and accurate performance of tests with appropriate documentation and proper notification of abnormal results.

Job Opening Departments:

Multiple departments per locations listed below

Job Opening Locations:

West Hills Quest Diagnostics, Valencia Nichols Institute, and San Juan Capistrano Nichols Institute

Job Accountabilities

1. Independently performs consistently moderate and somewhat complex clinical tests.  Exhibits skills and proficiency in applying technical principles and techniques of medical technology.

2. Prepares and tests new reagents or controls and evaluates their usefulness based on standard criteria.

3. Performs test calibrations and runs Quality Control material at appropriate intervals.

4. Determines the acceptability of specimens for testing according to established criteria in testing procedures.

5. Determines calculated results utilizing testing data by means of manual or computerized procedures.

6. Accurately enters results of testing.  Checks the computer review reports to monitor accurate reporting of laboratory results.

7. Evaluates the acceptability of routine analysis prior to releasing patient reports.  Takes appropriate action in response to critical values or unusual or unexpected results, and documents action taken.

8. Responsible for performing preventive maintenance and/or calibration of laboratory equipment and properly documenting actions taken based on approved schedule.

9. Evaluates the results of instrument performance checks.  Performs linearity, accuracy, and precision checks as required.

10. Performs Q/C and calibrations with the appropriate frequency and evaluates results, to decide whether tests should be reported.  Reports any shifts or trends to a Clinical Laboratory Scientist II or Supervisor.

11. Accurately performs and records proficiency testing.

12. Recognizes problems, and initiates troubleshooting steps to evaluate testing failures and other problems, if necessary.  Notifies the supervisor, and contacts manufacturer for additional assistance or field service support, if required.

13. Monitors and maintains a consistent supply of reagents and consumables.

14. Promptly and courteously answers the phone and assists clients and other departments.

15. Maintains a safe and neat work area.

16. Maintains a cooperative working relationship with co-workers.

17. Provides on-going technical guidance to laboratory assistants, laboratory associates, and other Clinical Laboratory Scientists.  Instructs and/or trains new employees in the proper performance of routine procedures.

18. Maintains professional growth and development through continuing education activities.

19. Follows established company and department policies and procedures.  Follows the guidelines for safety, environmental, and infection control

20. Demonstrates a high level of integrity and honesty in maintaining confidentiality.

21. Provides direct and constant supervision to unlicensed staff as necessary.

Job Requirements

1. A Bachelors of Science degree in medical technology or biological sciences from an accredited college or university.

2. A current California state Clinical Laboratory Scientist license to perform laboratory testing.

3. Zero to three years direct experience in a laboratory setting.

4. Demonstrates proficiency in computer skills such as word processing, statistical analysis, and laboratory information system.

5. NAACLS certified preferred.

[All requirements are subject to possible modifications to reasonably accommodate individuals with disabilities.  All duties and requirements are essential job functions.]

Quest Diagnostics

January 23

Redlands Community Hospital
Redlands, CA

Contact: Please apply online at www.redlandshospital.org

Redlands Community Hospital

Human Resources

350 Terracina Blvd.

Redlands, CA  92373

Phone: 909-335-5553

Fax: 909-335-5531

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer 

CLINICAL LABORATORY SCIENTIST

At Redlands Community Hospital, you'll enjoy a sense of community, commitment, and caring that has made us one of the Inland Empire's best employers.

We are currently seeking a FT & PT California licensed CLS with great communication, interpersonal, and customer service skills. We prefer 5 years CLS experience working in Chemistry, Hematology, and Blood Bank plus minimal Microbiology testing.

• FT Nights - 10 hour shifts

• PT Varied - 8 hour shifts

RCH is proud to offer highly competitive salaries, relocation assistance/reimbursement, and full-time benefits in a progressive and technically advanced work environment.

Redlands Community Hospital

January 10

Pacific Diagnostic Laboratories, LLC (PDL)
Santa Barbara, CA

Contact: PDL offers competitive pay and benefits (including medical, dental, and 401(k), sign-on bonuses, relocation, and rental assistance. Please apply online at: www.pdllabs.com. 

CLINICAL LABORATORY SCIENTISTS

Pacific Diagnostic Laboratories, LLC (PDL) is a for-profit clinical laboratory established in response to the community's need for a local, high quality clinical laboratory.  PDL is a wholly owned subsidiary of Santa Barbara Cottage Hospital - www.cottagehealthsystem.org. Located in Santa Barbara, California, PDL's goal is to provide the Tri-Counties area of Central California (which includes San Luis Obispo, Santa Barbara, and Ventura counties) with the highest quality of laboratory services as well as an unmatched level of customer service.

PDL's centralized location, state-of-the-art facility, and logistics planning allows us to provide same-day results to clients throughout the area. Our test menu is the largest between Los Angeles and San Francisco. We recently added more than 40 new tests to our on-site test menu.  Our clients now have more test results available in hours.

PDL utilizes cutting edge Information Technology.  To support our mission of service excellence, our IT professionals establish physician office connectivity for results reporting.

We currently have several full time openings for generalists, microbiology, and chemistry.

Pacific Diagnostic Laboratories, LLC (PDL)

January 9

Shriners Hospitals for Children
Northern California
Sacramento, CA

Contact: Submit resume to: HR, 2425 Stockton Blvd., Sacramento, CA  95817, Fax to (916) 453-2388, or email to: ncal.jobs@shrinenet.org, or visit www.shrinershq.org. 

CLINICAL LABORATORY SCIENTIST
- Day Shift -

Shriners Hospitals for Children North California, the premier pediatric burn, orthopaedic, and spinal cord injury medical center, has a full-time opportunity for a CLS to provide laboratory services for both inpatients and outpatients. Experience in all areas of the Core Lab including Blood Bank is preferred. Microbiology and phlebotomy experience is desirable. Candidate should perform duties accurately, efficiently, and independently meeting the standards of all departments. The CLS is expected to initiate QC failure corrective action, participate in inventory control, perform instrument preventive maintenance, and troubleshoot instrument and reagent problems. Must have CLS license and be able to take call and work weekends and holidays.

We offer a competitive salary and benefits package, including continuing education and professional development opportunities.

Shriners Hospitals for Children Northern California

December 15

Desert Regional Medical Center
Palm Springs, CA

Contact: For more information or to apply, please visit our website http://tenethealthjobs.com/palm-springs/laboratory-and-clinical-technicians/tech-med-fulltime-jobs  

CLINICAL LABORATORY SCIENTIST

Desert Regional Medical Center has provided a full range of quality medical care to one of the world's most famous resort areas since 1951.  Our 367-bed acute tertiary care facility is fully accredited by the Joint Commission on the Accreditation of Healthcare Organizations (JCAHO), the nation's oldest and largest hospital accrediting agency.

We are located in Palm Springs, California, historically renowned as a legendary celebrity getaway and resort community.  The dramatic desert environment offers spectacular views of the beautifully landscaped gardens, royal palms, majestic mountains and clear blue skies.  Palm Springs and the fast-growing surrounding areas offer a variety of well-known restaurants, shops, cultural activities such as theater, museums and film festivals, and outdoor recreation including championship golf, tennis, hiking and horseback riding.

We currently have a full-time opening for a Medical Technologist.

The successful candidate will record, prepare, perform, evaluate & report various chemical, microscopic, microbiologic, hematologic or serologic tests to obtain data for use in diagnosis and treatment of disease.  Communicate with physician and other appropriate staff concerning procedures, results, and their interpretation.

Requirements:

• Formal education - Bachelor's degree (or equivalent) in Medical Technology or related science with State of California licensure in medical technology or categorical area.

• Must have Microbiology experience.

When you join the Desert Regional Medical Center team, you will receive a competitive salary and benefits, including 401(k) matching funds, hospitalization, dental and vision.

Tenet is an equal employment opportunity employer.

Desert Regional Medical Center

December 15

Northern California Fertility Medical Center
Roseville, CA

Contact: To take advantage of this unique opportunity to work in an exciting and challenging field, please e-mail your resume to dkoenes@ncfmc.com. 

CLINICAL LABORATORY SCIENTIST

Northern California Fertility Medical Center (NCFMC) is a comprehensive, state-of-the-art fertility practice.  Our clinical team of reproductive endocrinologists, embryologists, nurses, laboratory and administrative staff are nationally recognized for their contributions to the field of healthcare and reproductive medicine.  NCFMC is currently seeking a Clinical Laboratory Scientist.  This is a full-time position, working in the Andrology and Endocrinology sections of our lab, performing hormone and semen analyses, sperm preps, and a variety of other lab related tasks.  Previous experience in a fertility lab desired, but not required.  We are willing to train a motivated, qualified individual.

Come join us.

Northern California Fertility Medical Center