Clinical Laboratory Scientist I/II - Shift - #178926
Kern Medical
Date: 1 week ago
City: Bakersfield, CA
Contract type: Full time
Job Details
Description
Kern Medical has been a community cornerstone since its founding in 1867. Today, we are an acute care teaching center with 222 beds, offering the only advanced trauma care between Fresno and Los Angeles. Kern Medical cares for 15,500 inpatients and 125,000 clinic patients a year.
Career Opportunities within Kern Medical include many benefits such as:
Compensation
The estimated pay for this position is $43.3598 to $58.9207. The rates shown include a 6% premium pay (base= $-$ plus 6%). This reflects only a portion of the total compensation package for this position. Additional compensation may be available for this role through differentials, incentives, and bonuses. In addition, this position may be eligible for participation and company contributions into the Kern County Employees’ Retirement Plan.
Job Description
Level I and II:
Under direction, performs a variety of laboratory tests in various clinical laboratory sections and maintains records of examinations and findings
Distinguishing Characteristics
Level I:
This is the entry level classification in the Clinical Laboratory Scientist series. Work is performed in accordance with established procedures and is reviewed by a supervisor. Promotions to Clinical Laboratory Scientist II are considered on a merit basis, subject to recommendation of the department head and approval by the Director of Human Resources.
Level II
This is the experienced or journey worker level in the Clinical Laboratory Scientist series. Incumbents in this class perform a full workload of duties and responsibilities and assist in the training of new employees.
Essential Functions
Level I:
Level I: Possession of a valid license to practice as a Clinical Laboratory Scientist in the State of California.
OR
Possession of a valid license issued by the State of California limited to specialization in Clinical Chemistry, Clinical Microbiology, or Clinical Immunohematology.
Level II: One (1) year of experience as a licensed scientist, or specially licensed technologist, in a hospital or public health laboratory. Possession of a valid license to practice as a Clinical Laboratory Scientist in the State of California.
OR
Possession of a valid license issued by the State of California limited to specialization in Clinical Chemistry, Clinical Microbiology, or Clinical Immunohematology.
Applicants Must Submit Copies Of The Following Applicable Documents
Description
Kern Medical has been a community cornerstone since its founding in 1867. Today, we are an acute care teaching center with 222 beds, offering the only advanced trauma care between Fresno and Los Angeles. Kern Medical cares for 15,500 inpatients and 125,000 clinic patients a year.
Career Opportunities within Kern Medical include many benefits such as:
- New Hire Bonus: $4,500
- New Hire Premium: +6% of base rate of pay, matched up to 6% if contributed to Deferred Compensation Plan.
- Shift Differential Pay: 7.5% of base pay for hours worked from 7:00 PM to 7:30 AM
- A Comprehensive Benefits Package: includes Holidays, Paid Time Off, Retirement, Medical, Dental, Vision and Life Insurance.
Compensation
The estimated pay for this position is $43.3598 to $58.9207. The rates shown include a 6% premium pay (base= $-$ plus 6%). This reflects only a portion of the total compensation package for this position. Additional compensation may be available for this role through differentials, incentives, and bonuses. In addition, this position may be eligible for participation and company contributions into the Kern County Employees’ Retirement Plan.
Job Description
Level I and II:
Under direction, performs a variety of laboratory tests in various clinical laboratory sections and maintains records of examinations and findings
Distinguishing Characteristics
Level I:
This is the entry level classification in the Clinical Laboratory Scientist series. Work is performed in accordance with established procedures and is reviewed by a supervisor. Promotions to Clinical Laboratory Scientist II are considered on a merit basis, subject to recommendation of the department head and approval by the Director of Human Resources.
Level II
This is the experienced or journey worker level in the Clinical Laboratory Scientist series. Incumbents in this class perform a full workload of duties and responsibilities and assist in the training of new employees.
Essential Functions
Level I:
- Performs a variety of laboratory tests and procedures with various types of specimens using specified laboratory techniques and methods.
- Performs daily quality control functions and applies professional knowledge and judgment to routine and special procedures.
- Operates various automated laboratory instruments and equipment.
- Assists in maintaining records of examinations and findings; inputs and maintains clinical laboratory data utilizing computer hardware and applicable software.
- Maintains effective professional work relationships with laboratory staff, other hospital departments and those contacted in the performance of required duties.
- Maintains records of examinations and findings; inputs and maintains clinical laboratory data utilizing computer hardware and applicable software.
- Maintains work performance records;
- Assists in the teaching of Medical Technology students;
- Attends relevant conferences and educational functions.
- Maintains records of examinations and findings; inputs and maintains clinical laboratory data using computer hardware and applicable software.
- Assists in training and orientation of new employees.
- Performs other job related duties as required.
Level I: Possession of a valid license to practice as a Clinical Laboratory Scientist in the State of California.
OR
Possession of a valid license issued by the State of California limited to specialization in Clinical Chemistry, Clinical Microbiology, or Clinical Immunohematology.
Level II: One (1) year of experience as a licensed scientist, or specially licensed technologist, in a hospital or public health laboratory. Possession of a valid license to practice as a Clinical Laboratory Scientist in the State of California.
OR
Possession of a valid license issued by the State of California limited to specialization in Clinical Chemistry, Clinical Microbiology, or Clinical Immunohematology.
Applicants Must Submit Copies Of The Following Applicable Documents
- Verification of enrollment in a California State approved Clinical Laboratory Scientist Training Program
- A valid license to practice as a Clinical Laboratory Scientist in the State of California.
- A valid license issued by the State of California limited to specialization in Clinical Chemistry, Clinical Microbiology, or Clinical Immunohematology
- Employees must maintain all health requirements designated by Kern Medical;
- Depending on assignment incumbents may be required to possess and maintain specific certificates of competency as a condition of employment;
- A background check may be required for this classification.
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