Travel Clinical Laboratory Scientist

Company: San Dimas Community Hospital
Location: San Dimas
Posted on: January 11, 2026

Job Description:

Job Description Certification Details - ASCP certification or equivalent. - Current and valid State License. Job Details - Perform waived, moderate, or highly complex tests authorized by CLIA and Bus. & Prof. Code Section 1204. - Adhere to laboratory procedures for collection, processing, analysis, and reporting of patient test results. - Follow quality control policies and document corrective actions when test systems deviate from performance specifications. - Identify and correct problems affecting test performance or notify supervisor/Director/Medical Director. - Perform a wide variety of laboratory procedures using manual and automated methods in Hematology, Blood Bank, Chemistry, Urinalysis, Coagulation, Microbiology, Immunology, and other disciplines. - Perform and document maintenance on instruments and equipment as appropriate. - Review accuracy of patient results prior to release or reporting. - Recognize age-specific differences in expected results from newborns to geriatrics. - Ensure proficiency testing samples are tested like patient samples and prohibit collaboration prior to reporting results. - May perform venipuncture or capillary puncture on various age groups. - Assist in development and maintenance of laboratory policies and procedures. - Adhere to department and hospital policies related to safety, infection control, emergency preparedness, and human resources. - May be assigned as Lead Tech in absence of supervisor, responsible for section or department during shift. - May have responsibilities related to Laboratory Information System (LIS) and/or Point of Care (POC). - Other tasks or responsibilities as assigned by department manager/director. Job Requirements - ASCP certification or equivalent required. - Minimum two years of hospital laboratory work experience. - Bachelor’s Degree in chemical, physical, biological, or clinical laboratory science, or medical technology from an accredited institution, or other educational requirements as stated in CLIA (42 CFR 493.1489). - Current and valid State License if required by state law. - Must perform tests authorized by CLIA and Bus. & Prof. Code Section 1204 with appropriate skill and technical abilities. Schedule Information - Contract length is 13 weeks. Additional Details - COVID-19 vaccine and booster required or declination completed. - Proof of MMR immunity (2 vaccines or positive titer) required. - Annual respirator fit test required. - Hepatitis B vaccination required; declinations not accepted at Shasta Regional Medical Center. - Influenza vaccine or declination required during flu season; declinations not accepted at certain facilities. - TB test within one year of start date required. - Driver's license, State ID, or Passport required. - Varicella vaccination or immunity required. - Tdap vaccination required; declinations not accepted at some hospitals. - Physical/Health statement required annually, must state clear to work. - Prime OIG check required. - Prime Core Competencies Exam with minimum 80% score required. - Prime Skills Checklist required. - Prime Color-blind test required annually. - National Criminal Background Check within one year of start date required with some state exceptions. - Prime Agency Attestation required after all credentials uploaded. - Prime SAM/EPLS exclusion search required. - Prime Form I-9 (Employment eligibility verification) required. - Prime Specialty Exam with minimum 80% score required. - Signed Prime Job Description required. - California Sexual Harassment Prevention Training valid for 2 years required. - Prime Drug Screening (minimum 10-panel test including THC saliva test) within 60 days of start required. - Up-to-date resume required at time of offer acceptance. - Two references required, including one from a manager or supervisor. - Name Verification Affidavit required for any name discrepancies between credentials.

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