Clinical Laboratory Scientist II*



Job Details

Clinical Laboratory Scientist II*
Employer

County of San Bernardino

Salary

Negotiable

Location

Colton, CA

Job Type

Full-time

Job Number

16-12021-03.2

Department

Arrowhead Regional Medical Center

Opening Date

12/21/2017

Closing Date

Continuous

The Job

Maximum Annual Rate $96,054 Depending on Benefit Option Chosen**

Recruitment/Retention Bonus up to $2000

FUTURE SALARY INCREASE
3% COLA Effective July 21, 2018


Full-time, Part-time, Job Share Opportunities Available

THE COUNTY OFFERS TWO LUCRATIVE BENEFITS OPTIONS 
For a comparison of Full Benefits Option and Modified Benefits Option click here.

 

Arrowhead Regional Medical Center (ARMC) is recruiting for Clinical Laboratory Scientists II who perform a wide variety of complex laboratory procedures and analysis. Duties include performing a wide variety of analytic laboratory procedures and learning applicable laboratory policies and processes in the areas of Chemistry, Serology, Hematology, Coagulation, Urinalysis, Blood Bank and Microbiology. Duties include specimen evaluation and awareness of pre-analytic processes; instrument maintenance; performance of quality control; accurate, and efficient analysis of patient results using standardized routine and specialized procedures to determine the presence or absence of abnormal results; evaluation of patient data for accuracy and proper reporting of critical results to appropriate healthcare practitioners; appropriate troubleshooting and follow up for aberrant or questionable results; accurate documentation and communication with superiors and other appropriate staff for non-routine occurrences and performing qualitative and quantitative chemical analysis of blood, urine, and other body fluids; and preparing stains, medias, and reagents for cultures. 

Most vacancies are for the evening and night shifts, which includes differential pay; opportunities to move to day shift are available based on seniority. 

We are also accepting applications for Clinical Laboratory Scientists I, which requires a separate application. Applicants are encouraged to apply for either level as appropriate. Licensed Applicants or those eligible for licensure with no experience as a Clinical Laboratory Scientist are encouraged to apply for the Clinical Laboratory Scientist I opportunity.
 
*Official title: Laboratory Technologist II
 
For more detailed information, refer to the Laboratory Technologist II job description.
 
To learn more about Arrowhead Regional Medical Center, click here.

CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT
 
1) ARMC is a twenty-four hour facility; applicants must be available to work all shifts, including weekends and holidays. Night standby pay available. Shift differentials apply. 2) Incumbents are routinely exposed to dangerous chemicals and infectious materials.

Minimum Requirements

Candidates must possess all of the following:
 
License: Must possess and maintain a Clinical Laboratory Scientist (CLS) license issued by the State of California, Department of Public Health. Note: a limited license is not considered qualifying; license must have a "MTA" prefix.

Experience: One (1) year of full-time experience as a Clinical Laboratory Scientist.

Shift Availability: Must be available to work ALL SHIFTS (Day, Swing, Night, Rotating and Weekend).

Desired Qualifications

The ideal candidate will have received medical technology training in a National Accrediting Agency for the Clinical Laboratory Sciences (NAACLS) approved institution and/or teaching hospital. Candidates with acute care hospital experience are preferred.

Selection Process

There will be a competitive evaluation of qualifications based on a review of the Application and the Supplemental Questionnaire. It is to your advantage to provide as much relevant and detailed work experience as possible, as resumes will not be accepted in lieu of the application materials.

Please click HERE for important Applicant Information and the County Employment Process.

Professional Unit

The County of San Bernardino offers a range of benefit programs for employees and their eligible dependents.  These include health, dental, vision, and life insurance, as well as a variety of voluntary benefits. Programs and benefit amounts vary and are based on bargaining unit, family size, hire date, plan selection, and number of hours worked.

For a summary of benefits,* please click here.

Refer to the appropriate MOU, contact the County's Employee Benefits and Services Division at (909) 387-5787 or visit the Benefits website for more detailed information at www.sbcounty.gov/hr/Benefits_Home.aspx.

*Retirement benefits subject to change.

01
Instructions: The information on the Application and your responses to the following supplemental questions will be used in a competitive evaluation of qualifications. Accurate and detailed responses should be provided for each question in order to ensure qualifications are properly considered (do not refer to a resume). Each response must include the name of your employer(s), dates of employment where you performed the duty, and the title of your position(s). Employers listed on this questionnaire must also be listed and fully detailed in the work experience section of your application.
  • I have read and understand the above statements.
02
Modified Benefit Option: I am interested in the Modified Benefit Option.
  • Yes, I am interested in the Modified Benefit Option.
  • No, I am not interested in the Modified Benefit Option.
03
License: Do you possess a Clinical Laboratory Scientist (CLS) license issued by the State of California Department of Public Health?
  • Yes
  • No
04
License: Do you possess a generalist license which includes the "MTA" prefix?
  • Yes
  • No
05
License Requirement: Provide your California CLS license number and expiration date.
06
Experience: Indicate if you have one (1) year of experience as a CLS.
  • Yes
  • No
07
Shift Availability: Must be available to work ALL SHIFTS (Day, Swing, Night, Rotating and Weekend) in order to proceed through the examination process. Note: If you do not indicate availability for all shifts you will be considered ineligible.
  • Yes, I am available to work all shifts
  • No, I am not available to work all shifts
08
CLS Experience: Indicate the total number of years of experience you possess as a licensed CLS.
  • 0-12 months of experience
  • 1-3 years of experience
  • 3-5 years of experience
  • 5-8 years of experience
  • 8-10 years of experience
  • 10 or more years of experience
  • Not Applicable (I do not possess experience)
09
CLS Experience: Indicate below the area(s) in which you possess experience as a licensed CLS. Check all that apply.
  • Blood Bank
  • Chemistry
  • Coagulation
  • Microbiology
  • Hematology
  • Serology
  • Urinalysis
  • None of the Above
  • Other
10
Laboratory Experience: If you indicated experience in the areas above, describe your experience. Include employer name, dates of employment and tests conducted. Be specific when listing test conducted (both stat and routine), computer systems, equipment and instrumentation used.
11
Acute Care Experience: Do you possess at least one (1) year of full-time paid experience as a CLS in an acute care hospital? Note: Internship or training experience is not considered qualifying
  • Yes, I possess at least one year of experience as a CLS in an acute care hospital
  • No, I do not possess at least one year of experience as a CLS in an acute care hospital
12
Acute Care Experience: If you indicated experience in question nine, describe your experience. Include the employer name, dates of employment and duties performed. Note: Internship or training experience is not considered qualifying. If no experience, indicate N/A.
13
Medical Technology Training: List the institution where your medical technology training was obtained. Include the name of the hospital, number of beds and whether it was a teaching facility. Also indicate if the hospital is a National Accrediting Agency for the Clinical Laboratory Sciences (NAACLS) approved institution. Ex. Arrowhead Regional Medical Center (ARMC), 456 bed, acute care teaching hospital. ARMC is a NAACLS approved institution.
14
Registration: Are you registered with the American Society of Clinical Pathology (ASCP)?
  • Yes
  • No
15
ASCP Registration Number and Expiration Date: If you answered yes to the question above, provide your ASCP registration number and expiration date.
16
I understand that I cannot update my application once I have submitted it. Therefore, I have completed all sections and provided full descriptions of my duties and responsibilities for each employer, and have fully reviewed my answers to all questions on the supplemental prior to submitting my application. (Do not refer to a resume or other documentation in lieu of completing the employment history section or responding to the supplemental questions; they will not be reviewed or considered.)
  • I have read and understand the above statements.

* Required Question

Employer
County of San Bernardino
Address
157 West Fifth Street, 1st Floor

San Bernardino, California, 92415-0440
Phone
(909) 387-8304
TTY Users: 711
Website
http://www.sbcounty.gov/jobs

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