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Hourly Wage Estimate: $51.76 - $72.46 / hour
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Good Samaritan Hospital is a 474 bed acute care hospital in the heart of Silicon Valley, with two locations, the main campus in San Jose, California and the Mission Oaks campus in Los Gatos, California. Recognized nationally for quality and safety and has been voted a “Family Favorite” hospital for more than ten years. It is one of only ten hospitals nationwide to be awarded the Outstanding Achievement Award from the American College of Surgeons Commission on Cancer four consecutive times. Good Samaritan is a leader in neurosciences, high-risk obstetrics, advanced cardiology and innovative surgery techniques, and is a Joint Commission-certified Comprehensive Stroke Center and an accredited Chest Pain Center.
Our Clinical Lab Scientist teams are a committed, caring group of colleagues. We have a passion for creating positive patient interactions. If you are dedicated to caring for the well-being of others, this could be your next opportunity. We want your knowledge and expertise!
SCHEDULE/SHIFT: PRN (per diem)
POSITION SUMMARY: Under supervision as defined in REPORTING RELATIONSHIPS and according to established policies and procedures performs the duties of a Clinical Laboratory Scientist 1; demonstrates supervisory ability and acceptable judgment and technical expertise in one or more sections of the laboratory; assists management in directing, monitoring and evaluating work of personnel engaged in performing laboratory tasks/procedures/processes by establishing work priorities and assigning work to staff; functions as a technical resource; performs more complex and/or non-routine testing procedures; trains laboratory personnel, completes assigned projects and tasks and performs in-charge assignment in the absence of a manager.
EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS:
Successful completion of a supervised one (1) year clinical laboratory internship.
Minimum five years experience as a Clinical Laboratory Scientist.
LICENSE/CERTIFICATION REQUIREMENTS:
Valid California State Department of Health Services Clinical Laboratory Scientist License.
EDUCATION REQUIREMENTS:
Bachelor’s degree in Medical Technology or equivalent.
KNOWLEDGE/SKILLS:
Ability to learn and utilize computerized patient care management system.
Ability to understand and follow verbal and written instructions.
Must effectively read, write and verbally communicate in the English language.
In-depth knowledge of the laboratory organization, policies and procedures including technical safety procedures and information system functions.
Supervisory skills in areas of assuming responsibility, exercising independent judgment, making judicious decisions when responding to issues and problems and flexing staff to accommodate workload.
Interpersonal skills necessary to communicate effectively with other healthcare professionals including physicians, hospital staff, laboratory staff, hospital administration and clients.
Analytical skills necessary to resolve technical and non-technical issues and problems.
We offer you an excellent total compensation package, including competitive salary, excellent benefit package and growth opportunities. We believe in our team and your ability to do excellent work with us. Your benefits include 401k, PTO medical, dental, flex spending, life, disability, tuition reimbursement, employee discount program, employee stock purchase program. We would love to talk to you about this fantastic opportunity.
We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity at our company. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.