UC Davis Medical Center

Sacramento, CA

Clinical Laboratory Scientist Per Diem

Salary Range: $64.17 Hourly

The Clinical Laboratory Scientist supports departmental goals through the performance of timely and accurate analytical blood and body fluid analysis in one or more of the technical sections including Transfusion Services, Chemistry/Special Chemistry, Hematology/Hemostasis/Special Coagulation, Immunology/Flow Cytometry, Microbiology, Point of Care (POC),Toxicology, and Molecular Pathology.

Required Qualifications

• Possess California State Issued Clinical Laboratory Science license as appropriate for job responsibilities (current and renewed every two years as required).
• Technical knowledge in one or more of the following sections: Transfusion Services, • Chemistry, Flow Cytometry, Hematology/Hemostasis/Special Coagulation, Immunology, Microbiology, Molecular Pathology, Point of Care Testing, Special Chemistry, and/or Toxicology.
• Knowledge of hospital and laboratory regulations and requirements (e.g. CDPH, CAP, TJC, AABB, FDA, NAACLS, FACT, OSHA) for testing and laboratory safety.

Preferred Qualifications

• Knowledge of quality assurance, quality system essentials, continuous quality improvement, metrics, data analysis and audit processes.
• Possess technical knowledge to troubleshoot instrument/equipment problems and utilize appropriate resources to resolve problems.
• Knowledge of personal computer, word processing, data management, and spreadsheet software.
• Experience with Laboratory Information Systems (LIS), EPIC EMR, hospital incident reporting systems (e.g. RL Solutions).

Special Requirements

• Must be able to work variable shifts and be "On Call" as needed. Shifts include days, evenings, nights, weekends, and holidays. Must be able to work overtime as necessary within UC Davis Health Policies and Procedures.
• This position may be subject to a criminal background investigation, drug screen, Live Scan fingerprinting, medical evaluation clearance, and functional capacity assessment.
• The University of California has implemented a SARS-CoV-2 (COVID-19) Vaccination Program SARS-CoV-2 Vaccination Policy (ucop.edu) covering all employees.  To be compliant with the policy, employees must submit proof of vaccination or a University-approved exception or deferral. 

To view full job description and submit an on-line application visit UC Davis Career Opportunities at:

http://50.73.55.13/counter.php?id=228737

Job ID #28444

The University of California, Davis is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer