Department:
Laboratory
Shift:
Variable (United States of America)
Employee Type:
Regular - Per Diem
Per Diem Type (if applicable):
Non-RN Per Diem 1
Minimum Pay Range:
$50.45 - $60.54
The Clinical Laboratory Scientist performs various chemical, microscopic, microbiological and hematological tests to obtain data for use in diagnosis and treatment of disease. Records laboratory test data, patient and quality control information. Is actively involved in quality control procedures, review and corrective action and maintains care of expensive laboratory equipment and instruments and judicious use of materials. Assists in training new lab personnel, externs and students and carefully handles infectious material to protect all laboratory personnel. Utilizes knowledge of human physiology and science to evaluate test results for accuracy.
POSITION QUALIFICATIONS
Education/Licensure/Certification:
Current State of California Clinical Laboratory Scientist License required.
Bachelor’s degree in Medical Technology or related field required.
Skills:
Ability to work well with other people in times of medical emergencies and in a fast-paced, heavy workload environment; form perception required to see detail of specimens under microscopic study.
Color discrimination required to stain slides and to distinguish various shades and colors of specimens; near-visual acuity required to read detailed instructions and to examine specimens; finger and manual dexterity required to handle specimens and small pieces of laboratory equipment.
Marshall is an independent, nonprofit community healthcare provider located in the heart of the Sierra Foothills between Sacramento and South Lake Tahoe.
Marshall includes Marshall Hospital, a fully accredited acute care facility with 125 beds located in Placerville; several outpatient facilities in Cameron Park, Placerville, El Dorado Hills and Georgetown; a group of primary and specialty care care physicians known as the Marshall Physician Clinic Services, including internal and family medicine, OB/GYN, cardiology and rheumatology; and many community health and education programs. Marshall has over 190 affiliated physicians and a team of over 1500 employees providing quality healthcare services to more than 180,000 residents of El Dorado County.
Marshall has a local board of directors who volunteer their time to represent the needs and interests of a growing community.
