Clinical Laboratory Scientist - Per Diem

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Job description

ABOUT THE POSITION

Riverside University Health System Medical Center seeks candidates to fill Per Diem Clinical Lab Scientist positions.

We are looking for:

* Full-time - 40 hours per weekcommitment

* Availability to work the evening shift - 3:00pm - 11:30 pm with rotating weekends and holidays as needed.

CLS Generalists and CLS' with specialty experience including Virology, Microbiology, RNA extraction, PCR testing, Blood bank and LIS are encouraged to apply. Please ensure your resume or CV details your experience and specialty areas if applicable.

Candidates will be required to pass a standardized color vision screen. Incumbents will be required to work overtime, evenings, weekends, and holidays depending on operational needs. Candidates not selected for these immediate openings, may be selected for future CLS positions within RUHS.

The Clinical Laboratory Scientist II is the full journey level class in the Clinical Laboratory Scientist series. Incumbents perform the full range of laboratory procedures or may specialize in difficult specialized procedures. This class is distinguished from Clinical Laboratory Scientist I by the relative independence with which work is performed and by the assignment of broader and more complex laboratory assignments.

Meet the Team!

EXAMPLES OF ESSENTIAL DUTIES

* Performs a wide range of general clinical laboratory work such as hematological, serological, chemical, bacteriological, parasitological, toxicological and radioimmunoassay tests using standardized procedures to determine incidence of disease or abnormal conditions.
* Groups, types, and cross matches blood and determines blood count.
* Performs qualitative and quantitative chemical analyses of blood, urine, and other body fluids.
* Operates and maintains manual and automated laboratory equipment.
* Prepares culture media, stains, and reagents; may maintain records of stock levels of various chemicals, reagents and diagnostic products in a section of the clinical laboratory.
* Analyzes and interprets laboratory data which may include the review of quality control reports to assure that test results are within proper parameters.
* May participate in the training of entry level and student clinical laboratory technology personnel.
* Maintains records and makes reports.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

Experience: None required (but at least one year is preferred)

License of Certificate: Possession of a valid Clinical Laboratory Technologist License issued by the State of California Department of Public Health (MTA).

Knowledge of: Principles, techniques, equipment, and terminology necessary for the full range of laboratory diagnosis of diseases and abnormal conditions; Common disease causes; Methods of transmission and control of communicable diseases; Proper laboratory safety procedures.

Ability to: Operate, calibrate, and maintain technical laboratory equipment; Skillfully perform a wide range of difficult standardized laboratory test; Maintain technical records and prepare reports; Establish and maintain effective working relationships with fellow employees; Assist in the instruction of entry level and student clinical laboratory technology personnel in laboratory techniques and procedures.

SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION

Veteran's Preference

The County has a Veterans Preference Policy. Upload a copy of your (or your spouse's) Member-4 Form DD-214 (or NGB-22) indicating dates of service, and a copy of your spouse's letter of disability (if applicable) with your application. For privacy reasons, it is recommended that you remove your social security information from the document(s). A Human Resources Representative will review the materials and determine if you qualify for veteran's preference. See the policy here:

Open to All Applicants

This recruitment is open to all applicants.

Applicants who are current County of Riverside employees and/or current employees of the Department/Agency may be considered before other applicants depending on the volume of applications received.

Qualified applicants may be considered for future vacancies throughout the County.

Condition of Employment

In accordance with the California Department of Public Health Order dated August 5, 2021, health care facility workers who work in indoor settings where care is provided to patients or where patients have access for any purpose must be vaccinated against COVID-19 as follows: first dose of a one-dose regimen or second dose of a two-dose regimen, by September 30, 2021. Consideration may be given to candidates who are in the process of completing their vaccination regimen.

The Order allows for workers to be exempt from the vaccination requirements by providing the facility with a declination form signed by the individual stating either of the following: (1) the worker is declining vaccination based on Religious Beliefs; or (2) the worker is excused from receiving any COVID-19 vaccine due to Qualifying Medical Reasons. Workers who are exempted from the vaccination requirements must observe all other infection control requirements, including face coverings and regular COVID testing at the frequency required by their work site.

A requirement of employment is to provide proof of COVID-19 vaccination, or a completed COVID-19 Vaccination Declination form (filled out by the candidate and their medical provider as appropriate), during the pre-employment process. Failure to submit the required documentation may render a candidate ineligible to move forward in the process.

For additional information, please contact Angela Levinson