Job Title:	RELIEF-CLINICAL LABORATORY SCIENTIST I/II (OPEN)
Closing Date/Time:	Continuous
Salary:	$34.10 - $42.62 Hourly $2,728.00 - $3,409.60 Biweekly $5,910.67 - $7,387.47 Monthly $70,928.00 - $88,649.60 Annually
Job Type:	Extra Help
Location:	San Mateo, California

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Through growth and change, San Mateo Medical Center remains committed to provide quality medical care to meet the health needs of the community. Our commitment is to provide quality care with a compassionate touch and we strive to help you maintain a balance between work and family. San mateo Medical Center, a 234-bed acute care facility, has been providing healthcare to our community and surrounding service area since 1930. You will work within the scope of laboratory policies and procedures to provide specimen processing, test performance and result reporting. You will perform test procedures authorized by the medical laboratory director with the degree of skill commensurate with individual education, training, experience and technical abilities. Also, you will insure that all laboratory testing is performed according to established protocols or procedures. You will exercise professional judgment in evaluation and assessment of test performance, sample integrity, result accuracy and validity. Also, you will follow all safety practices and maintain ongoing competency to ensure high quality testing services.
Examples Of Duties:
Duties may include, but are not limited to, the following: Perform microbiological examinations on a variety of specimens using morphological, cultural, biochemical, and serological identification of micro-organisms. Perform qualitative and quantitative analysis of blood and urine using standard procedures. Perform routine hematological examinations such as complete blood count, coagulation studies, sedimentation rate, etc. Perform blood banking procedures including typing, grouping, and cross matching of blood for transfusion. Perform serological examinations using a variety of techniques on various clinical specimens. Prepare culture media, stains, reagents and stock solutions. Operate and care for laboratory equipment and assumes responsibility for preventive maintenance. Perform all quality control tests required by procedures and prepare quality control reports. Maintain records of laboratory results, quality control data, and laboratory procedures. Assist in laboratory quality assurance procedures, data gathering and problem-solving. Compile and prepare periodic reports. Assist in training and guiding laboratory assistants and paraprofessional employees, as well as teaching other technologists new procedures. Perform related duties as assigned.
Qualifications:
*License:* Possession of valid Clinical Laboratory Scientist license issued by the State of California, ASCP Preferred. *Experience and Education:* Clinical Laboratory experience and education that provide the required knowledge, skills and abilities for a hospital clinical lab setting. Typically this would include two years of experience in a medical laboratory working as a Clinical Laboratory Scientist. *Knowledge and Skills:* Current knowledge of hospital laboratory technology, including the principles and application of interpretation of tests for clinical departments of chemistry, microbiology, blood banking, serology and hematology; and maintenance and QC as required in a clinical lab setting. Skill needed in various areas of the laboratory with ability to evaluate test validity, analyzing and troubleshoot QC, and follow lab policy and procedures. *Other Requirements:* Clinical Laboratory Scientists may be required to work on a rotational shift basis including coverage on weekends and holidays, and on occasion may be called in for emergencies to cover a department.
Application/Examination:
Anyone may apply. This is a continuous recruitment which may close at any time. The final filing date will be posted 5 days in advance in the Human Resources Department of the County.The examination will consist of a panel interview (weight: 100%) Depending on the number of applicants, an application appraisal of education and experience may be used in place of other examinations or a screening committee may select those applicants whose education and/or experience appear to best meet the needs of the position. Qualified applicants will be notified of the date, time and place of the interviews. All interviews will take place at San Mateo County, California, and applicants must participate at their own expense. Apply immediately. This recruitment is open on a continuous basis and selections may be made at any time within the process. If you desire further information or wish to make an appointment, please feel free to contact Steve Reinhard, San Mateo Medical Center Nurse Recruiter at (650) 573-2367. Analyst: Steve Reinhard (040309) (Clinical Laboratory Scientist II - F023)