Clinical Laboratory Scientist I/II*

Job Description:

Clinical Laboratory Scientist I/II*

Description

The Job

- Only one application is needed to be considered for both levels -

Arrowhead Regional Medical Center (ARMC) is recruiting for Clinical Laboratory Scientists I and II who perform a wide variety of analytic laboratory procedures and apply laboratory policies and processes in the areas of Chemistry, Serology, Hematology, Coagulation, Urinalysis, Blood Bank and Microbiology. Click HERE to learn more about ARMC's Pathology and Clinical Laboratory.

Clinical Laboratory Scientists I are considered Trainees and are eligible for promotion to Clinical Laboratory Scientist II upon receipt of a satisfactory work performance evaluation. Incumbents must promote within twelve (12) months or be terminated.

For more detailed information, refer to the Clinical Laboratory Scientist I job description.
Annual Salary: $82,243.20 - $110,489.60

Clinical Laboratory Scientists II are considered the Journey-level classification to the CLS series and require the ability to recognize a range of reactions including deviation from the norm.

For more detailed information, refer to the Clinical Laboratory Scientist II job description.
Annual Salary: $87,880.00 - $130,353.60

Modified Benefit Option (MBO): This benefit option provides full-time employees in

eligible classifications the opportunity to earn a higher hourly rate of pay (above base pay).

For more information, click HERE !

CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT

Shift Availability: ARMC is a twenty-four-hour facility; some shifts include weekends and holidays. Applicants must indicate availability for day, swing, night, rotating, weekends, and holidays. Shift differentials are provided.

Pre-Employment Process : Applicants selected for these positions must pass a background investigation, physical, and verification of employment history and education.

Work Environment: Incumbents are routinely exposed to dangerous chemicals and infectious materials.

Probationary Period: Clinical Laboratory Scientists I are eligible for promotion to Clinical Laboratory Scientist II upon meeting the minimum qualifications and receipt of a satisfactory work performance evaluation. Incumbents must promote within twelve (12) months or be terminated.

Please note: San Bernardino County is not able to consider candidates who will require visa sponsorship at the time of application or in the future.

Minimum Requirements

CLINICAL LABORATORY SCIENTIST I

OPTION 1 - LICENSURE

• Must possess and maintain a Clinical Laboratory Scientist (CLS) license issued by the State of California, Department of Public Health. A limited license is not considered qualifying; license must have the "MTA" prefix.
  
  NOTE : If applying under this option, candidates must provide their CLS License number and expiration date in the Supplemental Questionnaire of the online application.

OPTION 2 - EDUCATION & PRE-LICENSURE

• Graduation from a CDPH approved CLS training program AND eligibilityto sit for the CDPH approved certification examination for California CLS licensure.
  
  NOTE: Candidates applying under this option must attach proof of successful completion of an approved CDPH CLS training program and eligibility to sit for California CLS licensure to their online application.

-OR-

• Students currently enrolled in Arrowhead Regional Medical Center’s Clinical Laboratory Scientist Program that are one month (30 days) from successfully graduating are eligible to apply.
  
  NOTE: Candidates applying under this option must attach a letter or notice from their Program Director that indicates they are in good standing in the program and are on-track to graduating within one month (30 days). This option is exclusive to ARMC students and does not apply to students enrolled in programs outside of ARMC.

CLINICAL LABORATORY SCIENTIST II

Candidates must possess the following License and Experience:

LICENSE: Must possess and maintain a Clinical Laboratory Scientist (CLS) license issued by the State of California, Department of Public Health.

NOTE: A limited license is not considered qualifying; license must have the "MTA" prefix.

EXPERIENCE: One (1) year of full-time experience as a Clinical Laboratory Scientist.

Desired Qualifications

Applicants with training from a National Accrediting Agency for Clinical Laboratory Sciences (NAACLS) approved institution are desired.

Selection Process

Application Procedure : Applications will be accepted until a sufficient number of qualified applications are received. To receive priority consideration for this excellent opportunity, please complete and submit the online employment application and supplemental questionnaire as soon as possible. Resumes will not be accepted in lieu of the application and/or supplemental questionnaire.

There will be a competitive evaluation based on a review of the Application and Supplemental Questionnaire. It is to your advantage to include as much relevant and detailed work experience as possible.

To ensure timely and successful submission of your online application, please allow ample time to complete and submit your application before the posted filing deadline. Applicants will be automatically logged-out if they have not submitted the application and all required materials prior to the posted deadline. Once your application has been successfully submitted you will receive an onscreen confirmation and an email. We recommend that you save and/or print these for your records.

If you require technical assistance, please click HERE to review the Government Jobs online application guide , or contact their Toll-Free Applicant Support line at (855) 524-5627. Please note that Human Resources is not responsible for any issues or delays caused by the computer or browser used to submit the application.

EEO/ADA: San Bernardino County is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) and Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) compliant employer, committed to providing equal employment opportunity to all employees and applicants.

ADA Accommodation: If you have a disability and require accommodations in the testing process, submit the Special Testing Accommodations Request Form within one week of a recruitment filing deadline.

Veterans’ Preference: Eligible veterans and their spouse or widow(er) who are not current County employees may be awarded additional Veterans’ Preference points. Click HERE for information and instructions to request Veteran's Preference points.

Please click HERE for important Applicant Information and the County Employment Process .

Professional Unit

The County of San Bernardino offers a range of benefit programs for employees and their eligible dependents. These include health, dental, vision, and life insurance, as well as a variety of voluntary benefits. Programs and benefit amounts vary and are based on bargaining unit, family size, hire date, plan selection, and number of hours worked.

For a summary of benefits,* please click here .

Refer to the appropriate MOU, contact the County's Employee Benefits and Services Division at (909) 387-5787 or visit the Benefits website for more detailed information at hr.sbcounty.gov/employee-benefits/ .

*Retirement benefits subject to change.

Salary:

See Position Description