Tri-City Medical Center has served San Diego County’s coastal communities of Carlsbad, Oceanside and Vista, as well as the surrounding region for more than 60 years and is one of the largest employers in North San Diego County. Tri-City is administered by the Tri-City Healthcare District, a California Hospital District. As a full-service acute care public hospital with over 500 physicians practicing in over 60 specialties, Tri-City is vital to the well-being of our community and serves as a healthcare safety net for many of our citizens. The hospital has received a Gold Seal of Approval® from the Joint Commission showcasing a commitment to safe and effective patient care for the residents of the community. 

Tri-City Medical Center prides itself on being the home to leading orthopedic, spine and cardiovascular health services while also specializing in world-class robotic surgery, cancer and emergency care. Tri-City’s Emergency Department is there for your loved ones in their time of need and is highly regarded for our heart attack and stroke treatment programs. When minutes matter, Tri-City is your source for quality compassionate care close to home. Tri-City partners with over 90 local non-profit and community organizations as part of our COASTAL Commitment initiative. Together we are helping tackle some of our communities’ pressing health and social needs.

Position Summary:

Performs clinical laboratory test procedures according to the quality control and quality assurance procedures of the department.  Performs instrument maintenance, instrument troubleshooting and inventory control with thorough and accurate documentation.

Major Position Responsibilities:

The position characteristics reflect the most important duties, responsibilities and competencies considered necessary to perform the essential functions of the job in a fully competent manner. They should not be considered as a detailed description of all the work requirements of the position. The characteristics of the position and standards of performance may be changed by TCMC with or without prior notice based on the needs of the organization.

• Maintains a safe, clean working environment, including unit based safety and infection control requirements.
• Performs accurate work at a speed and volume consistent with the turnaround time goals of the department.
• Prioritizes the workflow to ensure that all testing to be performed on priority patients is completed first.
• Instrument maintenance and function checks are performed and documented.
• Quality control procedures are performed and documented appropriately.
• Quality assurance procedures are performed and documented appropriately.
• Demonstrates a high level of concern for the patient and all Laboratory clients; communicates ideas and information clearly and concisely.
• Familiar with infection control policies of the department, and adheres to all such policies, including wearing of lab coats, gloves and other PPE.
• Participates in appropriate continuing education programs.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Qualifications:

• One year recent experience in Microbiology, preferred.
• Must demonstrate a thorough knowledge and expertise in the area to which he/she is assigned.
• Must be capable of applying excellent judgment and communication skills to the job.

Education:

• Meets education requirements for CLS licensure. 

Licenses:

• Valid California license as a Clinical Laboratory Scientist, required.

Each new hire candidate who is offered employment must pass a physical evaluation, urine drug screen and pre-employment background checks before starting work.

*Salary/Hourly Wage range based on experience.

To protect the health of patients and staff, and to comply with the new State of California mandates, all job offers are contingent on the successful engagement in the TCMC COVID-19 vaccination program (fully vaccinated with documented proof or approved exception/deferral.)

TCHD is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, sex (including pregnancy, sexual orientation, or gender identity/expression), age, marital status, status as a protected veteran, among other things, or status as a qualified individual with a disability.