About this role
Kaweah Health is a publicly owned, community healthcare organization that provides comprehensive health services to the greater Visalia area in central California. With more than 5,000 employees, Kaweah Health provides state-of-the-art medicine and high-quality preventive services in our acute care hospital, specialized health centers and clinics. Our eight-campus healthcare district has 613 beds and offers comprehensive health services across a broad continuum of care.
It takes a special person to work for Kaweah Health. We serve a region where the needs are great, which makes the rewards even greater. Every day, we care for people facing unique challenges and in need of healing. Throughout it all, our focus is to make a difference, and we do — in the health of our patients, our loved ones, and our community.
Benefits Eligible
Full-Time Benefit EligibleWork Shift
Day - 8 Hour or less Shift (United States of America)Department
7500 Clinical LaboratoryUnder direct supervision of the Section Leader and instruction of the appointed CLS, the Clinical Laboratory Scientist Trainee performs clinical laboratory testing and assists in promoting a quality of service based on accuracy and timeliness of results.QUALIFICATIONS
License /Certification
Required: California Clinical Laboratory Scientist Trainee license
JOB RESPONSIBILITIES
Essential
Collects and prepares human samples for analysis. Performs all functions of a Laboratory Aide in the area of specialty. Prepares, stores, or transports samples.
Under the supervision of a Clinical Laboratory Scientist, performs any of the tests in Chemistry, Microbiology, Immunology, Immunohematology and Hematology. Performs automated and manual analysis that requires a complex network of steps and variables.
Operates and maintains clinical laboratory instruments or equipment.
Maintains a proper inventory of reagents, controls or media. Routinely follows prescribed procedures for preparation. Evaluates and labels reagents, controls and media.
Conducts required quality control and quality improvement procedures. Continually evaluates results of quality control.
Implements new methods under the supervision of a Clinical Lab Scientist. Accurately performs comparison studies of precision, accuracy, linearity, cost and suitability on new or existing procedures. Documents results and reports them to the section chief according to conventional scientific formats.
Maintains continued competence of technical skills and professional image.
Additional
May be exposed to biological and chemical hazards.
Demonstrates the knowledge and skills necessary to provide care and services appropriate to the population served on the assigned unit or work area.
Performs other duties as assigned.
Pay Range
$25.00 -$25.00If you want to use your talents alongside people who face each day with courage and purpose, in an environment that empowers you to do your absolute best, this is where you belong.
Other facts
About Kaweah Health
Kaweah Health is a publicly-owned community healthcare organization that provides comprehensive health services to the greater Visalia region and Tulare County. With more than 5,000 employees and 700 medical staff, Kaweah Health is committed to meeting the community’s health needs through state-of-the-art medicine, high-quality preventive services, and specialized health centers and clinics.
For more information, visit KaweahHealth.org or follow Kaweah Health on Facebook, Instagram, or X.
What you'll do
- The Clinical Laboratory Scientist Trainee performs clinical laboratory testing under supervision and assists in ensuring the quality of service. Responsibilities include collecting samples, performing tests, maintaining laboratory equipment, and documenting results.
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