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Clinical Lab Scientist Jobs in Stockton, CA at CommonSpirit Health
Title: Clinical Lab Scientist
Company: CommonSpirit Health
Location: Stockton, CA
*Job Summary and Responsibilities*
The Clinical Lab Scientist accurately analyzes and reports all tests ordered by the Medical Staff in a timely manner and according to laboratory procedures and regulatory guidelines to aid in the diagnosis and treatment of patients.
Essential Functions
- Performs and reports waived, moderately complex, and highly complex test procedures on patient specimens adhering to the Section’s Standard Operating Procedures to ensure accurate and timely reporting
- Provides excellent patient care through clinical correlation of results, identification of patterns of bias, rapid notification of appropriate caregivers of critical values, and completion of testing within established turn-around-time limits
- Ensures that major automated equipment is operational by performing required maintenance, calibration and troubleshooting procedures; including contacting of instrument vendor for assistance or repair
- Performs required calibration and quality control procedures and maintains records to ensure tests are being performed within established parameters
- Performs proficiency testing as assigned and review results with laboratory clinical leaders
- Assists in evaluation and generation of compliant documentation for the validation of new procedures and equipment to provide the physician with the most current laboratory technology
- Job Requirements*Minimum:
- Current CA license as Clinical Laboratory Scientist
- Bachelor's Degree in a biological or chemical science as defined by CLIA.
- Must be appropriately trained in clinical laboratory science as evaluated by the Director of the Clinical Laboratory
Preferred
- MLS (ASCP) or equivalent
*Where You'll Work*
Founded in 1899, Dignity Health – St. Joseph’s Medical Center is a 355-bed, acute care, nonprofit hospital located in Stockton, California. Serving over 125,000 patients annually, the hospital offers a full complement of services including a Level III NICU, cancer care, heart care, and a family birth center. Additionally, St. Joseph’s Medical Center has been recognized as an LGBTQ+ Healthcare Equality High Performer by the Human Rights Campaign Foundation. It is a Joint Commission-certified Primary Stroke Center and was named one of America’s 250 Best Hospitals by Healthgrades in 2026.
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*Pay Range*
$66.98 – $77.62 /hour
