Clinical Laboratory Scientist

Student Health

University of California, Santa Barbara

Summary of Job Details:

Under the general direction of the Senior Supervising Clinical Laboratory Scientist, the Clinical Laboratory Scientist (Generalist) will assist in the overall operation of the clinical laboratory of the Student Health Service by performing the duties of testing personnel (as specified by CLIA 88) in the specialties of hematology, urinalysis, clinical microscopy, diagnostic immunology, chemistry, microbiology, and virology/molecular diagnostics. Must be capable of working independently and making independent judgement while maintaining compliance with existing laws, regulations and policies. Must possess a high degree of accuracy and precision. Exercises a high degree of independent judgement while dealing with clinicians, patients, health service staff and laboratory related technical situations. Is capable of fast, accurate laboratory work while doing multiple procedures. Is familiar with all laboratory equipment including hematology, urine and chemistry analyzers and other equipment such as centrifuges, vortexes, microscopes, autoclave, point of care devices and incubators. This position requires that all instruments be maintained, safe, and calibrated to assure accuracy and operation in compliance with existing preventive maintenance, Q.C, Q.A., and safety guidelines. Maintains the equipment and the entire work area in a clean, presentable fashion to preclude injury to self and others.

Required Qualifications:

• Graduation from college with Bachelor of Science degree in major of appropriate scientific field.

• 3-5 years training and experience sufficient to comply with Federal CLI 88 requirements for personnel of high complexity testing.

• Familiar with all laboratory equipment, including Hematology, Microbiology, Urinalysis, Molecular and Chemistry analyzers and other standard laboratory equipment.

• Skilled in entering laboratory results into, and export results, from the Laboratory Information System (LIS) in a timely manner.

• Must have a current CA Clinical Laboratory Scientists license at all times during employment. 

• Ability to utilize Electronic Medical Records system (EMR) for test orders and monitoring of lab test results.

• Ability to possess a high degree of accuracy and precision while doing multiple procedures.

• Ability to work independently and making independent judgement, while maintaining compliance with existing laws, regulations and policies.

• Ability to work with Microsoft Word and Excel.

Special Conditions of Employment:

• Must successfully complete and pass the background check and credentialing process before employment and date of hire. To comply with Santa Barbara County Public Health Department Health Officer Order, this position must provide evidence of annual influenza vaccination, or wear a surgical mask while working in patient care areas during the influenza season. Must be willing to work variable shifts, holidays, overtime and one evening shift or weekend hours depending on staffing and clinical needs. Hours vary during quarter breaks. Must be available to come in or stay late depending upon staffing and clinical needs. Weekly schedule may include evenings and occasional weekend or holiday hours. Any HIPAA or FERPA violation is subject to disciplinary action. Student Health is closed between the Christmas and New Year's Day holidays.

• Credential verification for clinical practitioner

• Satisfactory criminal history background check

• UCSB is a Tobacco-Free environment.

Pay Rate/Range:   $40.50 to $53.47/hr.

Days/Hours: Monday-Friday, 8am-5pm (Possible M-F, 7:30am-4:30pm)

Benefits Eligibility: Full Benefits 

UC Santa Barbara is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, age or protected veteran status.

For the University of California's Affirmative Action Policy, please visit: https://policy.ucop.edu/doc/4010393/PPSM-20.

For the University of California's Anti-Discrimination Policy, please visit: https://policy.ucop.edu/doc/1001004/Anti-Discrimination. 

Application review begins: 12/18/2024

Apply online at https://jobs.ucsb.edu

Job #74602