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Clinical Lab Scientist

HCA Healthcare • San Jose, CA 95115 • Posted 30+ days ago

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In-person • Full-time • $59.20-$72.61/hr • Mid Level

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As a Clinical Lab Scientist at Good Samaritan Hospital, part of HCA Healthcare, you will perform clinical testing in various areas such as blood bank, chemistry, serology, hematology, urinalysis, coagulation, and more. This role involves performing automated, semi-automated, and manual procedures, preventative maintenance on laboratory instrumentation, and ensuring timely patient care through cooperation with nursing and other hospital staff. The position offers a comprehensive benefits package, including medical coverage, 401(k) with match, employee stock purchase plan, education assistance, and more.

Responsibilities

  • Perform automated, semi-automated and manual procedures in the fields of bacteriology, parasitology, hematology, coagulation, serology, chemistry, urinalysis, immunology, and immunohematology according to established procedures and policies.
  • Perform preventative maintenance on laboratory instrumentation.
  • Interpret results as to their accuracy, acceptability and critical limits.
  • Organize work to meet established deadlines.
  • Record all data obtained.
  • Work actively and be cooperative with nursing and other hospital staff to ensure timely patient care.
  • Assist with regulatory compliance.

Qualifications

Required

  • Current Clinical Laboratory Scientist license per CA State Board
  • Bachelor's Degree in Medical Technology or equivalent from an accredited college or university
  • At least one year of acute care hospital experience; new graduates will be considered

About HCA Healthcare

HCA Healthcare is a leading healthcare provider with 182 hospitals and over 2,300 sites of care in 20 states and the United Kingdom. They offer a comprehensive range of healthcare services, including hospitals, surgery centers, freestanding ERs, urgent care centers, diagnostic and imaging centers, walk-in clinics, and physician clinics, with a commitment to improving patient care and well-being.

Full Job Description

**Description**

Hourly Wage Estimate: $59.20 - $72.61 / hour

Learn more about the benefits offered ( https://careers.hcahealthcare.com/pages/employee-benefits-and-rewards ) for this job.

The estimate displayed represents the typical wage range of candidates hired. Factors that may be used to determine your actual salary may include your specific skills, how many years of experience you have and comparison to other employees already in this role. The typical candidate is hired below midpoint of the range.

**Introduction**

Are you passionate about the patient experience? At HCA Healthcare, we are committed to caring for patients with purpose and integrity. We care like family! Jump-start your career as a Clinical Lab Scientist today with Good Samaritan Hospital.

**Benefits**

Good Samaritan Hospital, offers a total rewards package that supports the health, life, career and retirement of our colleagues. The available plans and programs include:

+ Comprehensive medical coverage that covers many common services at no cost or for a low copay. Plans include prescription drug and behavioral health coverage as well as free telemedicine services and free AirMed medical transportation.

+ Additional options for dental and vision benefits, life and disability coverage, flexible spending accounts, supplemental health protection plans (accident, critical illness, hospital indemnity), auto and home insurance, identity theft protection, legal counseling, long-term care coverage, moving assistance, pet insurance and more.

+ Free counseling services and resources for emotional, physical and financial wellbeing

+ 401(k) Plan with a 100% match on 3% to 9% of pay (based on years of service)

+ Employee Stock Purchase Plan with 10% off HCA Healthcare stock

+ Family support through fertility and family building benefits with Progyny and adoption assistance.

+ Referral services for child, elder and pet care, home and auto repair, event planning and more

+ Consumer discounts through Abenity and Consumer Discounts

+ Retirement readiness, rollover assistance services and preferred banking partnerships

+ Education assistance (tuition, student loan, certification support, dependent scholarships)

+ Colleague recognition program

+ Time Away From Work Program (paid time off, paid family leave, long- and short-term disability coverage and leaves of absence)

+ Employee Health Assistance Fund that offers free employee-only coverage to full-time and part-time colleagues based on income.

Learn more about Employee Benefits (https://careers.hcahealthcare.com/pages/employee-benefits-and-rewards)

**_Note: Eligibility for benefits may vary by location._**

Come join our team as a Clinical Lab Scientist. We care for our community! Just last year, HCA Healthcare and our colleagues donated $13.8 million dollars to charitable organizations. Apply Today!

**Job Summary and Qualifications**

Our Clinical Lab Scientists perform clinical testing in one or more of the following areas: blood bank, chemistry, serology, hematology, urinalysis, coagulation, special chemistry, microbiology and manual tests. Our team is amazing, we consider ourselves a family who work hard to support each other and we are looking for someone who feels patient care is as meaningful as we do. If that is you, come be a part of what makes us great and apply today!

+ You will perform automated, semi-automated and manual procedures in the fields of bacteriology, parasitology, hematology, coagulation, serology, chemistry, urinalysis, immunology, and immunohematology. According to established procedures and policies

+ You will perform preventative maintenance on laboratory instrumentation, interpret results as to their accuracy, acceptability and critical limits and organizes work to meet established deadlines and record all data obtained

+ You will work actively and be cooperative with nursing and other hospital staff to ensure timely patient care as well as assist with regulatory compliance

**Qualifications:**

+ Current Clinical Laboratory Scientist license per CA State Board

+ Bachelor's Degree in Medical Technology or equivalent from an accredited college or university

+ At least one year of acute care hospital experience; new grads will be considered

Good Samaritan Hospital (https://goodsamsanjose.com/) has been serving Silicon Valley since 1965, giving patient's access to highly-trained physicians and advanced technology. Our 470+ bed facility is a recognized leader in advanced cardiology services and provides a full array of diagnostic and interventional coronary peripheral services. Other specialized programs include echocardiography, Vascular Sonograph and EKG services. Good Samaritan is a Joint Commission Accredited comprehensive stroke center. We are also one of 3 hospitals in the US to receive a **5th consecutive Outstanding Achievement Award** from the American College of Surgeon's Commission on Cancer. Among these accomplishments, our facility is a Bay Area Parent Magazine Hall of Fame recipient for "Best Place to Have a Baby", complete with a CCS certified Level III neonatal ICU with pediatric surgery specialization.

HCA Healthcare has been recognized as one of the World's Most Ethical Companies® by the Ethisphere Institute more than ten times. In recent years, HCA Healthcare spent an estimated $3.7 billion in cost for the delivery of charitable care, uninsured discounts, and other uncompensated expenses.

"The great hospitals will always put the patient and the patient's family first, and the really great institutions will provide care with warmth, compassion, and dignity for the individual."- Dr. Thomas Frist, Sr.

HCA Healthcare Co-Founder

If you are looking for an opportunity that provides satisfaction and personal growth, we encourage you to apply for our Clinical Lab Scientist opening. We promptly review all applications. Highly qualified candidates will be contacted for interviews. **Unlock the possibilities and apply today!**

We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity at our company. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.