Stanford Health Care Tri-Valley·Pleasanton, California
Performs a wide range of medical laboratory tests to diagnose, treat, and prevent disease while ensuring the accuracy and quality of results. Responsible for maintaining analytical equipment, performing calibrations, and communicating critical results to medical staff.
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A Brief Overview The Clinical Laboratory Scientists (CLS) performs a wide range of medical laboratory tests used to diagnose, treat and prevent disease.
Using technical knowledge and a theoretical understanding of the basis of the tests, records and validates the accuracy and quality of results to ensure conformity to specifications.
Understands and applies the correct control measures and protocols in cases of abnormal results, escalating discrepancies as appropriate.
Communicates with clinical staff and medical staff when results are critical or require urgent attention.
Guides, trains and may provide mentoring to students and/or technical staff as appropriate.
What you will do Performs clinical laboratory tests of varying complexity using standard procedures examining specimens for the purpose of providing information for the diagnosis, prevention, or treatment of disease.
Determines suitability of specimen for analysis, following established procedures and policies.
Accurately performs and completes laboratory analysis on body fluids in accordance with laboratory protocols and policies.
Proficiency in laboratory tests for specialty assigned which may include chemistry, hematology, coagulation, urinalysis, blood bank, and microbiology.
Adheres to all safety/health and state/federal regulatory requirements.
Records and reports test results.
Reviews results for accuracy and precision and maintains testing turn-around-time standards for all categories of testing.
When testing is delayed communicates approximate turn-around-time to appropriate personnel.
Assures accurate results performing confirmatory tests as appropriate and correlating laboratory and patient data to verify results.
Interprets laboratory results considering controls and published standards.
Communicates with physician, nursing staff and clients and clearly responds to inquiries and document interactions including specimen and test requirements and outcome of results.
Communicates critical results to the person responsive for the care of the patient.
Escalating issues as appropriate.
Performs maintenance and function checks on analytical equipment and perform operational checks necessary for proper test performance to assure accurate and reliable test results and reporting.
Performs calibration as needed, runs quality control samples as scheduled and evaluates results.
Using technical knowledge and theoretical understanding of the basis of tests, records and analyzes test results to validate accuracy, quality and conformity to specifications.
Strives to resolve problems related to clinical issues, equipment or testing by initiating research utilizing available reference material.
Reports and/or escalates problems to management as appropriate.
Employee must perform all duties and responsibilities in accordance with the C-I-CARE Standards of the Hospital.
C-I-CARE is the foundation of Stanford Healthcare – ValleyCare’s patient-experience and represents a framework for patient-centered interactions.
Education Qualifications Bachelor's Degree in a work-related discipline/field from an accredited college or university. Required
Experience Qualifications 6 mos to 1 year of progressively responsible and directly related work experience. Required
Ability to analyze data, draw conclusions and interpret results. Ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing. Ability to learn new procedures and adapt to technological changes in the laboratory. Ability to organize, prioritize, multi-task, and adapt to changing priorities. Ability to solve problems and identify solutions. Ability to work effectively with individuals at all levels of the organization. Knowledge and technical proficiency in specialty areas assigned within the laboratory. Knowledge of infection prevention policies and procedures. Knowledge of local, state and federal regulatory requirements related to areas of functional responsibility.
Licenses and Certifications CLS required
These principles apply to ALL employees: SHC Commitment to Providing an Exceptional Patient & Family Experience
Stanford Health Care sets a high standard for delivering value and an exceptional experience for our patients and families. Candidates for employment and existing employees must adopt and execute C-I-CARE standards for all of patients, families and towards each other. C-I-CARE is the foundation of Stanford’s patient-experience and represents a framework for patient-centered interactions. Simply put, we do what it takes to enable and empower patients and families to focus on health, healing and recovery.
Requires a Bachelor's degree in a related field and a CLS certification. Candidates should have 6 months to 1 year of progressively responsible work experience in a clinical lab setting.
Market context
Clinical Lab Scientist positions in California are typically in steady demand because hospitals and diagnostic labs rely on licensed staff to support timely testing and patient care. These roles are competitive because employers look for a California Clinical Laboratory License, a four-year degree, independent work habits, and strong manual dexterity. Review the AI-summarized requirements and benefits on this platform to quickly confirm fit, then prepare to show your license status and hands-on lab experience in your application.
