Clinical Lab Scientist

Founded in 1910, Dignity Health - Community Hospital of San Bernardino is a 347-bed, acute care, nonprofit, community hospital located in San Bernardino, California. Known for its programs in maternity care and pediatrics, behavioral health and long-term subacute care for adults and children, the hospital also includes inpatient and outpatient surgery. The hospital shares a legacy of humankindness with Dignity Health, one of the nation’s five largest health care systems. Visit here https://www.dignityhealth.org/socal/locations/san-bernardino for more information.

One Community. One Mission. One California 

Clinical Laboratory Scientist 

At Community Hospital of San Bernardino, every role contributes to our mission of delivering exceptional, compassionate care to the community we serve. We are seeking a skilled Clinical Laboratory Scientist (CLS) to join our laboratory team in performing essential diagnostic testing that supports patient care and clinical decision-making.

In this role, you will apply the principles of fundamental sciences to analyze human specimens, providing accurate and timely results that guide diagnosis, treatment, and disease management. You will ensure that all testing meets the highest standards of quality and compliance, while working collaboratively with other healthcare professionals to support the needs of our patients.

Key Responsibilities

• Receive and evaluate clinical specimens, ensuring quality and adherence to testing protocols.
• Perform qualitative and quantitative testing following approved policies and procedures.
• Review test results for accuracy, medical relevance, and compliance before releasing reports.
• Communicate critical values promptly and document actions taken.
• Perform quality control, instrument maintenance, and troubleshooting as required.
• Maintain reagent inventory and participate in proficiency surveys.
• Assist in training and orienting new staff to laboratory operations.
• Participate in quality improvement initiatives and remain current with departmental updates, policies, and procedures.

Why Join Us?

As a CLS at Community Hospital of San Bernardino, you will be an integral part of the diagnostic process, directly impacting patient outcomes. We offer a supportive, team-focused environment, professional development opportunities, and the chance to work with advanced laboratory technology while contributing to our mission of excellence in care.

• One (1) year experience working in one or more areas of a Clinical or Public Health Laboratory preferred. Acute Care Hospital experience is desirable.
• Current valid California License as a Clinical Lab Scientist (CLS), Special Laboratory Scientist OR Public Health Microbiologist (PHM).
• Bachelor's Degree in a biological or chemical science as defined by CLIA.