Clinical Laboratory Scientist II

Dignity Health • Long Beach, CA • 2h ago

Job Summary and Responsibilities

As our Clinical Lab Scientist, you will be a critical diagnostic expert, performing complex laboratory tests to ensure accurate, timely results vital for patient diagnosis and treatment.

Every day, you will execute a wide range of analytical procedures across various lab disciplines (hematology, chemistry, microbiology, etc.). You'll analyze specimens, operate/maintain instruments, interpret results, and conduct quality control, providing crucial data for clinical decisions.

To be successful in this role, you must demonstrate a strong scientific foundation, advanced technical proficiency, exceptional problem-solving skills, and meticulous attention to detail. Your paramount commitment will be to accuracy and regulatory adherence.

Interacts with physician, nurses, ward clerks, phlebotomists, other clinical laboratory scientists and other health care professionals in the resolution of problems involving patient specimen collection and handling, appropriateness of specimens, clarification of orders and result reporting.

Consults with Clinical Laboratory Scientists, Laboratory Supervisors, Administrative Director of Laboratory Services, Medical Director of Laboratory Services, or Pathologists for policy clarification and problem resolution.

Specimen Processing and Testing - Receives, processes and tests patient samples within established timelines. - Performs routine and specialized procedures in all areas as assigned following procedure in SOP manual for that area.

Quality Control and Proficiency Testing - Receives, processes, tests and documents results of proficiency test samples in the same manner as patient specimens. - Performs required quality control testing and documentation, and follows established guidelines for corrective action when results are not within the established acceptable levels of performance.

Job Requirements

Required

Three years bench experience is required with some supervisory experience is helpful.

A Master's Degree in relevant laboratory science or in management is desirable or equivalent work experience may be substituted for academic requirements.

A current State of California license as a Clinical Laboratory Scientist is required.

ASCP registration or equivalent preferred.

Where You'll Work

Founded in 1923, Dignity Health - St. Mary Medical Center is a 389-bed, acute care, nonprofit hospital located in Long Beach, California. Serving over 80,000 patients annually, the hospital offers a full complement of services including a Level II Trauma Center, Level III NICU, heart care, and orthopedics. Additionally, St. Mary Medical Center has been recognized as an LGBTQ+ Healthcare Equality High Performer by the Human Rights Campaign Foundation. It is a Joint Commission-certified Thrombectomy-Capable Stroke Center and received a Healthgrades 5-Star Award for Heart Failure in 2026.

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Pay Range

$52.04 - $77.42 /hour

We are an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer.

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