Job Description
Make a difference every single day!
At Cedars-Sinai, we're motivated by a collective spirit of innovation and the challenge to continuously improve. Above all, we share a real passion for helping others. Day after day, from department to department, our people give their all to create a community unlike any other. This is just one of the many reasons U.S. News & World Report has named us one of America’s Best Hospitals—and now we invite you to join us and make a difference every single day in service of this outstanding work – excellence and innovation in patient care, research, and community service. From working with a team of dedicated professionals to using state-of-the-art facilities, you’ll have great resources to do something incredible—for yourself, and for others.
What will you be doing in this role?
The Clinical Laboratory Scientist II (CLS II) functions with general directions from senior technical personnel. Responsibilities include performing routine and technically complex laboratory tests and analyses requiring well developed cognitive, manipulative, and problem-solving skills. The CLS II’s activities include operating and maintaining test equipment, monitoring, and evaluating the quality of testing, and verifying and reporting test results. Additional duties include general support functions necessary for the routine operation of the laboratory. Performs all job duties with sensitivity and attention to the developmental issues of the patient population(s) being served.
Qualifications
Education Requirements:
Baccalaureate Degree in a biological science, chemistry, medical technology, or related science.
License/Certification Requirements:
Valid California Clinical Laboratory Scientist license or limited license appropriate for the area of responsibility.
ASCP or AAB Board of Registry certification or equivalent, preferred.
Experience:
One (1) year relevant clinical experience, Microbiology/Immunology experience strongly preferred.
Strong interpersonal skills for interacting with peers, patients, physicians and other customers.
Full command (verbal and written) of the English language.
Physical Demands:
Frequent sitting and standing; occasional walking and bending; occasional lifting of materials up to 25 pounds for distances to 10 feet.
Frequent use of computer keyboards monitors and telephones.
Responsiveness to auditory alarms and communication devices including telephones, beepers, fire alarms, mechanical failure alarms.
Near visual acuity including color differentiation.
Sufficient mobility to access equipment, patients, and other customers.
Req ID : 475
Working Title : Clinical Lab Scientist II, Laboratory Immunology - Day
Department : Laboratory Immunology
Business Entity : Cedars-Sinai Medical Center
Job Category : Pathology / Laboratory
Job Specialty : Laboratory
Overtime Status : NONEXEMPT
Primary Shift : Day
Shift Duration : 8 hour
Base Pay : $45.83 - $73.33
