Travel Clinical Lab Scientist (CLS)
Redlands, California
Redlands Community Hospital

Clinical Lab Scientist - Travel/Contract

Location: Redlands, California
Shift: Day (3 shifts per week, 12 hours each; 5:00 AM - 5:30 PM)
Contract Length: 13 weeks

Job Summary

Seeking a Clinical Lab Scientist with hospital clinical laboratory experience. Orientation lasts 36-48 hours (may extend as needed). Work involves use of specialized equipment including XN-2000, UN-3000, Stago COMPACT MAX, Biofire, Cepheid, and Echo. Documentation is done via Meditech Expanse. Dress code is business casual with lab coat provided.

Required Qualifications

• Valid Clinical Lab Scientist (CLS) license in California
• Minimum 3 years of Clinical Lab Scientist (CLS) experience
• Clinical Lab Scientist (CLS) experience within the last year
• ASCP-MLS certification

Orientation & Training

• 36-48 hours orientation (may be longer if needed)

Health & Safety Requirements

• Physical exam within last 12 months, updated annually
• Fit mask testing with approved respirators; no facial hair allowed during fit testing
• Immunizations and titers required within 90 days of start (or 1 year for per diem):

  • Tuberculosis screening (2-step PPD, Q Gold, or T-Spot) with annual updates; past positives require chest x-ray and questionnaire
  • Rubeola (Measles), Mumps, Rubella: positive titer or 2 vaccines
  • Hepatitis B: positive titer or declination with proof of low titer
  • Varicella: positive titer or 2 vaccines
  • Tetanus/Diphtheria/Tdap vaccine within 10 years or declination
  • Seasonal flu vaccine or declination by October 31 (mask required if declining)
  • COVID vaccination plus 1 booster or approved exemption
• 10-panel drug screen including THC within 30 days of start (1 year accepted for per diem)
• Color blind exam (Ishihara test) required for clinical positions

Compliance & Documentation

• Background checks including SS trace, county searches (7 years), nationwide, sex offender, and international if applicable
• EPLS/GSA/SAM and HHS/OIG checks within 30 days of start
• Professional references (2 within last 3 years) required for some agencies
• Employment application and work history verification
• Annual skills checklist and competency exams as applicable
• Signed acknowledgments for:

  • Job description and physical demands
  • Safety manual and Joint Commission training
  • Confidentiality, code of conduct, abuse reporting, domestic violence, sexual harassment, patient rights, drug-free workplace policies
  • Employee handbook and other facility-specific policies
• Photo for badge following dress code guidelines (natural hair colors, no visible tattoos or face piercings, white/off-white background)

Additional Notes

• First-time travelers are welcome
• Business casual dress code with lab coat provided
• No prior travel experience required

This position is ideal for experienced Clinical Lab Scientists seeking a travel contract opportunity with a community hospital setting, offering exposure to a broad range of laboratory disciplines and advanced instrumentation.