At Natividad, our dedication to the people of Monterey County is at the heart of everything we do—from the health care services we provide to the specialized programs we promote. This commitment to our community spans more than 130 years and, more importantly, has touched countless lives. It has also earned us a Joint Commission ranking in the top percentile of hospitals nationwide. If you believe in inspiring healthy lives by focusing on community-based care, consider joining Natividad today.
SENIOR CLINICAL LABORATORY SCIENTIST
Natividad is currently seeking to fill a full time, permanent Senior Clinical Laboratory Scientist. Under direction this incumbent will schedule, assign and review work and provide lead supervision for laboratory staff; obtain clinical specimens and perform a variety of standard and complex technical laboratory tests and diagnostic procedures in the various laboratory areas; and perform related work as required.
Minimum Qualifications:
License: Possession of a valid license as a Laboratory Technologist issued by the State of California Laboratory Field Services (Pursuant to Section 1032 of the California Code of Regulations (Title 17, Chapter 2, Subchapter 1, Group 2).
Experience: Two years of experience as a licensed Clinical Technologist in a clinical or public health laboratory equivalent in type and level to a Laboratory Technologist for the County of Monterey
Education/Training: Completion of the course work leading to a Bachelor’s degree with a major in clinical laboratory science or a related field, including one year internship in an accredited clinical laboratory OR completion of other education and experience, with a license that is accepted by the State of California, Laboratory Field Services for Clinical Technologist.
Thorough knowledge of:
Chemical, bacteriological, serological, hematological and laboratory principles, techniques and best practice
Procedures, materials, supplies and equipment used in routine and specialized laboratory testing
The calibration, operation and maintenance of laboratory testing equipment
Natividad fosters a culture of service excellence and seeks candidates who have demonstrated the ability to provide and continually improve the responsiveness of that service. The Human Resource department takes a leadership role in implementing Natividad's customer service program. Customer service relations at Natividad recognizes, respects, and understands the rich diversity of the health care environment.
