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Clinical Lab Scientist
Oakland, California
Highland Hospital

$1,911-2,184/week

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Clinical Lab Scientist

Overview

Travel/Contract role in Oakland, California
Day shift, 5x8 hours, 7:00 AM to 3:30 PM
40 hours per week
Anticipated coverage need for a minimum of six months
Every other weekend
No call
No float
Accepts first-time travelers

Required Qualifications

Valid Clinical Lab Scientist (CLS) license in California
Clinical Lab Scientist (CLS) (2 years of experience)
Clinical Lab Scientist (CLS) experience within the last year
ASCP (MT)
Aerobic culture
Anaerobic culture
Chlamydia culture/smear
Culture plating
Cytospin
Gram Stain

Required Certifications and Compliance

ACLS
BLS
PALS
NRP
CHEMO
TNCC
EFM
Orientation Safety Manual acknowledgement
Photo ID or passport
Physical exam within 90 days of start
Fit mask within 90 days of start
Tetanus/Diphtheria/Tdap within 10 years of start or signed declination
Negative TB test or chest X-ray
TB questionnaire
Rubeola, Mumps, Rubella, and Varicella immunity documentation
Hepatitis B immunity documentation or declination
Oral saliva drug screen within 30 days of start
Medical and employee information release form
Flu vaccination or declination during flu season
Color blind exam within 90 days of start
Employment application
Work history verification for the past 3 years

Background and Verification

Background check within 90 days prior to start
EPLS/GSA/SAM within 90 days of start
HHS/OIG within 90 days of start
Education verification required before start

Notes

Onsite PAPR testing incurs a fee if needed after a failed fit test
Housing is not mentioned

Facility

Highland Hospital

3.8rating(29 reviews)

2 nurses recommend working with Highland Hospital

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Contract Position

5.0rating

Review of Highland Hospital on Oct 12, 2026

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Short Term Acute Care
380 beds

ADDRESS1411 East 31st StreetOakland, CA 94602

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About Oakland, CA

As a Travel Clinical Laboratory Scientist in Oakland, CA here's what you should know:

Cost of Living

The cost of living in Oakland is higher than the national average, especially housing costs.
However, wages generally match up with the higher cost of living.

Weather

Summer average highs are around 72-75°F, and winter average lows are around 45-48°F.

Furnished Housing

Short term rentals are available in Oakland, but they may require some searching due to high demand in the area.

Transportation

Oakland is relatively car-friendly, but public transportation options such as buses, BART (Bay Area Rapid Transit), and ferries are also available for getting around.

Demographics

Oakland is a diverse city with a wide range of ethnicities and ages.
Common health issues may include respiratory conditions due to air quality.
There is a large population of travel nurses in the area.

Things to Do

Oakland offers a variety of activities including fine dining, waterfront excursions, walks and cruises around Lake Merritt, museums, art galleries, shops, performing arts venues, and musical performances at historic theaters.

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