Clinical Laboratory Scientist I / II - Shift

Job Details

Description

Kern Medical has been a community cornerstone since its founding in 1867. Today, we are an acute care teaching center with 222 beds, offering the only advanced trauma care between Fresno and Los Angeles. Kern Medical cares for 15,500 inpatients and 125,000 clinic patients a year.

Career Opportunities within Kern Medical include many benefits such as :

• New Hire Bonus : $4,500
• New Hire Premium : +6% of base rate of pay, matched up to 6% if contributed to Deferred Compensation Plan.
• Shift Differential Pay : 7.5% of base pay for hours worked from 7 : 00 PM to 7 : 30 AM
• A Comprehensive Benefits Package : includes Holidays, Paid Time Off, Retirement, Medical, Dental, Vision and Life Insurance.

Position : Clinical Laboratory Scientist I / II - Shift

Compensation

The estimated pay for this position is $44.7690 to $60.8357. The rates shown include a 6% premium pay (base= $-$ plus 6%). This reflects only a portion of the total compensation package for this position. Additional compensation may be available for this role through differentials, incentives, and bonuses. In addition, this position may be eligible for participation and company contributions into the Kern County Employees’ Retirement Plan.

Job Description

Level I and II :

Under direction, performs a variety of laboratory tests in various clinical laboratory sections and maintains records of examinations and findings

DISTINGUISHING CHARACTERISTICS :

Level I :

This is the entry level classification in the Clinical Laboratory Scientist series. Work is performed in accordance with established procedures and is reviewed by a supervisor. Promotions to Clinical Laboratory Scientist II are considered on a merit basis, subject to recommendation of the department head and approval by the Director of Human Resources.

Level II :

This is the experienced or journey worker level in the Clinical Laboratory Scientist series. Incumbents in this class perform a full workload of duties and responsibilities and assist in the training of new employees.

Essential Functions :

Level I :

Level II : in addition to above

Other Functions : all levels

Employment Standards :

Level I : Possession of a valid license to practice as a Clinical Laboratory Scientist in the State of California.

Possession of a valid license issued by the State of California limited to specialization in Clinical Chemistry, Clinical Microbiology, or Clinical Immunohematology.

Level II : One (1) year of experience as a licensed scientist, or specially licensed technologist, in a hospital or public health laboratory. Possession of a valid license to practice as a Clinical Laboratory Scientist in the State of California.

Possession of a valid license issued by the State of California limited to specialization in Clinical Chemistry, Clinical Microbiology, or Clinical Immunohematology.

Applicants must submit copies of the following applicable documents :

SUPPLEMENTAL :

All Kern Medical employees are designated “Disaster Service Workers”. In the event of a disaster or civil disorder, all Kern Medical employees are to remain at work or to report to work in a safe and practicable manner.