Clinical Lab Scientist II

Arroyo Grande Community Hospital located in Arroyo Grande California is rated a top Joint Replacement Center by Blue Shield and is among the Top 10% in the nation for Joint Replacement. Arroyo has achieved the prestigious designation as a Primary Stroke Center by the Joint Commission. The Emergency Department is one of the busiest in the county and nationally recognized for superior patient satisfaction. The hospital also provides the only comprehensive hospital-based Acute Rehabilitation Center on the Central Coast. Arroyo Grande Community Hospital is a part of Dignity Health’s Southern California Division and is a member of CommonSpirit Health the largest not-for-profit health care system in the nation boasting an integrated network of top quality hospitals with physicians from the most prestigious medical schools and comprehensive outpatient services - all recognized for quality safety and service. Each hospital is supported by an active philanthropic Foundation to help meet the growing health care needs of our communities. Learn more at www.dignityhealth.org/arroyo-grande.

1. Perform moderate and high complexity testing in areas of Blood Bank, Chemistry, Coagulation, Hematology, Microbiology, Serology, and Urinalysis to obtain data for use in the diagnosis and treatment of disease.
2. Validates and reports results of tests performed.
3. Performs quality control, quality assurance, and performance improvement indicators routinely in the department.
4. Operate, calibrate, standardize, and maintain instruments following established procedures.
5. Participates in professional growth by maintaining knowledge of lab specific policies and procedures and taking advantage of the available educational opportunities
6. Performs other related duties as assigned or requested in a professional manner

• Bachelor’s degree in Medical Technology, Clinical Laboratory Science, or closely related. Employer will accept foreign equivalent degree if in the same field.

• 24 months in job offered, Medical Technologist III, Medical Laboratory Technician III, or closely related.

1. Experience working in different sections of the Laboratory such as; Serology, Blood Bank, Phlebotomy/Information, Hematology, Clinical Chemistry, Clinical Microscopy (Parasitology/ Urinalysis), Bacteriology.
2. Experience collecting blood, receiving urine, stool and other specimens and process them with proper adherence to quality assurance programs of the laboratory.
3. Experience examining secretions and excretions of the human body by various electronics, chemical, microscopic, bacteriologic, hematological, serologic and immunologic procedures and techniques either manual or automated.
4. Experience evaluating and performing corrective actions using Quality Control specimens on various clinical instruments.
5. Must have a Clinical Laboratory Scientist (Generalist) License from the California Department of Public Health.
6. Must have an International Medical Laboratory Scientist (IMLS) Certification from the American Society for Clinical Pathology (ASCP).

Education Requirements:
Bachelor’s degree in Medical Technology, Clinical Laboratory Science, or closely related. Employer
will accept foreign equivalent degree if in the same field.
Experience Requirements:
24 months in job offered, Medical Technologist III, Medical Laboratory Technician III, or closely
related.