Clinical Laboratory Scientist Temporary
Company: CommonSpirit Health
Location: Santa Cruz
Posted on: March 27, 2026
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Job Description:
As our Clinical Laboratory Scientist (CLS) , you will perform a
variety of technical analyses, ensuring the quality and accuracy of
all tests under the direction of the Laboratory Supervisor(s),
Laboratory Manager(s), Laboratory Administrative Director, and
Laboratory Medical Director (Pathologist). Every day you will
conduct a range of laboratory tests, meticulously verify results,
and actively participate in quality assurance processes to uphold
the highest standards of accuracy in patient diagnostics. To be
successful in this role, you will demonstrate exceptional technical
proficiency in laboratory analyses, a rigorous commitment to
quality control, and an unwavering focus on producing accurate and
reliable test results. • Weekend and varied shift rotations
(including emergency) is expected • Establishes and maintains
cooperative relationships with patients, staff using a humanistic
attitude (anticipates needs, is respectful, caring and courteous).
• Employee has met and acknowledged all initial / annual
competencies as required for position • Evaluates test results by
accessing, calculating and verifying using instrument protocol from
observed data and reports via LIS and / or phone • Performs quality
control tests evaluates data for accuracy and precision and
troubleshoots problems if / when they occur • Supports the quality
control program appropriate for the testing performed and
recognizes the parameters for acceptable levels of analytic
performance and ensures that these levels are maintained throughout
the entire testing process from the initial receipt of the
specimen, through sample analysis and reporting of test results.
Job Requirements Required • Certificate Other chemical, physical,
or biological science from an accredited institution • Clinical Lab
Scientist:CA (CLS:CA) or Clinical Laboratory Technologist: CA
(CLT-HEW:CA) • Bachelors Other in a chemical, physical, or
biological science from an accredited institution. • Ability to
demonstrate a familiarity and understanding of medical terminology,
typing, math and computer skills • Requires 1 year of training post
baccalaureate Preferred • 2 years working in a laboratory setting;
and • Co-op or internship experience in a laboratory setting or
prior acute care experience This is a temporary Clinical Laboratory
Scientist position for a period of three (3) months or longer to
cover a leave of absence. Dominican Hospital (a member of Dignity
Health) is a 222-bed facility that offers a wide range of services
to residents of California’s Central Coast. With 24/7 emergency
care, comprehensive care in cardiac, orthopedics, oncology, women’s
and children’s services, we continue to lead the region in medical
innovation and excellence in healthcare. Dominican offers emergency
services and is a Certified Stroke Center and Chest Pain Center.
Dominican’s services include the only comprehensive Cancer Center
in Santa Cruz County, a Total Joint Replacement program, and
advanced neurological and endoscopic services. Dominican regularly
receives ‘A’ grades for hospital safety from Leapfrog Group, and
has received national recognition for superior patient safety,
cardiac care, and stroke treatment from Healthgrades, a leading
provider of comprehensive information about physicians and
hospitals. As Santa Cruz County’s heart attack (STEMI) receiving
center, Dominican Hospital provides cutting edge cardiac care. The
hospital’s heart attack treatment times consistently beat the
national average, and the hospital offers two cardiac
catheterization labs available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.
Groundbreaking cardiac procedures at Dominican include the
Transcatheter Aortic Valve Replacement (TAVR) procedure, which
allows for heart valve replacement without opening a patient’s
chest.
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