Clinical Laboratory Scientist
Redding, California
Shasta Regional Medical Center

Clinical Laboratory Scientist (Traveler) - Night Shift

Location: Redding, California
Employment Type: Long-Term Assignment (13 weeks)
Shift: Monday - Thursday, 6:00 PM to 6:30 AM (Night Shift, no exceptions)

Job Description

• Perform skin puncture or venipuncture on patients of all ages to obtain blood specimens for laboratory analysis.
• Work under supervision of Laboratory Director/Manager/Supervisor.
• Perform computer data entry, filing, telephone communication, and other clerical duties.
• Demonstrate knowledge of laboratory test terminology.
• Use proper phlebotomy techniques and equipment for specimen collection.
• Process specimens in microbiology, immunology, hematology, coagulation, urinalysis, chemistry, and blood bank.
• Prepare specimens for referral to reference laboratories.
• Maintain and stock routine supplies; keep work areas, storage, and equipment clean.
• Load specimens on automated laboratory instruments following established procedures.
• Assist with sample pickup, sorting, pathology support, inventory, supply ordering, mail handling, faxing, and product deliveries.
• Other duties as assigned by department management.

Required Qualifications

• Valid Clinical Laboratory Scientist (CLS) license in California.
• Minimum of 1 year of Clinical Laboratory Scientist (CLS) experience, including experience within the last year.
• Current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification issued by the American Heart Association or American Red Cross.
• Demonstrated competency in Direct Client Interaction (DCI) and Bloodborne Pathogen Vaccination Program (BVP).

Additional Information

• Prior travel experience is not explicitly required.
• Minimal compliance with CPT coding knowledge expected.
• This position requires working night shifts with no exceptions.
• The role involves both clinical specimen collection and various laboratory support tasks.
• Must demonstrate good communication skills and professional telephone etiquette.

This position is ideal for a Clinical Laboratory Scientist licensed in California seeking a night shift travel assignment with a focus on phlebotomy and laboratory specimen processing.