Job Description
Riverside University Health System is seeking Clinical Laboratory Scientists I/II to join the Medical Center Clinical Laboratory in Moreno Valley, CA. Two positions are currently available: a Generalist role and a Laboratory Information Systems (LIS) role. The Generalist will perform, analyze, and interpret complex testing across multiple laboratory disciplines, including hematology, chemistry, microbiology, and blood bank, while the LIS specialist will support and maintain the laboratory information system, manage interfaces and middleware connectivity, oversee EHR integrations, and lead system-related projects to ensure accuracy and regulatory compliance.
Ideal candidates will bring hospital and/or LIS experience, strong troubleshooting abilities, attention to detail, and a commitment to delivering precise and timely diagnostic results that directly impact patient care; however, motivated new graduates are encouraged to apply.
The Generalist position follows a 5/40 schedule with 8.5-hour evening shifts from 3:00 p.m. to 11:30 p.m., including rotating weekends and holidays. The LIS position also follows a 5/40 schedule with 8.5-hour day shifts from 7:00 a.m. to 3:30 p.m., with rotating weekends and holidays. A valid California Department of Public Health Clinical Laboratory Scientist (CLS) license (MTA) is required.
Meet the Team!
At Riverside University Health System Medical Center, a dedicated team of healthcare professionals works collaboratively each day to improve lives throughout Riverside County. With nationally recognized programs and specialized services, the organization offers a dynamic environment where diverse talents are valued and team members find meaningful opportunities to contribute to high-quality patient care. To learn more, visit www.ruhealth.org • Performs a wide range of general clinical laboratory work such as hematological, serological, chemical, bacteriological, parasitological, toxicological and radioimmunoassay tests using standardized procedures to determine incidence of disease or abnormal conditions.
• Groups, types, and cross matches blood and determines blood count.
• Performs qualitative and quantitative chemical analyses of blood, urine, and other body fluids.
• Operates and maintains manual and automated laboratory equipment.
• Prepares culture media, stains, and reagents; may maintain records of stock levels of various chemicals, reagents and diagnostic products in a section of the clinical laboratory.
• Analyzes and interprets laboratory data which may include the review of quality control reports to assure that test results are within proper parameters.
• May participate in the training of entry level and student clinical laboratory technology personnel.
• Maintains records and makes reports.Recruiting Guidelines
Experience: CLS I - no experience required
CLS II - one year of experience in performing the duties of a licensed Clinical Laboratory Scientist (Technologist) in a medical laboratory.
Knowledge of: Principles, techniques, equipment, and terminology necessary for the full range of laboratory diagnosis of diseases and abnormal conditions; Common disease causes; Methods of transmission and control of communicable diseases; Proper laboratory safety procedures.
Ability to: Operate, calibrate, and maintain technical laboratory equipment; Skillfully perform a wide range of difficult standardized laboratory test; Maintain technical records and prepare reports; Establish and maintain effective working relationships with fellow employees; Assist in the instruction of entry level and student clinical laboratory technology personnel in laboratory techniques and procedures.
Other Requirements
License of Certificate: Possession of a valid Clinical Laboratory Technologist License issued by the State of California Department of Public Health.For questions regarding this recruitment contact the recruiter, Angela Levinson: alevinson@rivco.org or 951-955-5562.
Ideal candidates will bring hospital and/or LIS experience, strong troubleshooting abilities, attention to detail, and a commitment to delivering precise and timely diagnostic results that directly impact patient care; however, motivated new graduates are encouraged to apply.
The Generalist position follows a 5/40 schedule with 8.5-hour evening shifts from 3:00 p.m. to 11:30 p.m., including rotating weekends and holidays. The LIS position also follows a 5/40 schedule with 8.5-hour day shifts from 7:00 a.m. to 3:30 p.m., with rotating weekends and holidays. A valid California Department of Public Health Clinical Laboratory Scientist (CLS) license (MTA) is required.
Meet the Team!
At Riverside University Health System Medical Center, a dedicated team of healthcare professionals works collaboratively each day to improve lives throughout Riverside County. With nationally recognized programs and specialized services, the organization offers a dynamic environment where diverse talents are valued and team members find meaningful opportunities to contribute to high-quality patient care. To learn more, visit www.ruhealth.org • Performs a wide range of general clinical laboratory work such as hematological, serological, chemical, bacteriological, parasitological, toxicological and radioimmunoassay tests using standardized procedures to determine incidence of disease or abnormal conditions.
• Groups, types, and cross matches blood and determines blood count.
• Performs qualitative and quantitative chemical analyses of blood, urine, and other body fluids.
• Operates and maintains manual and automated laboratory equipment.
• Prepares culture media, stains, and reagents; may maintain records of stock levels of various chemicals, reagents and diagnostic products in a section of the clinical laboratory.
• Analyzes and interprets laboratory data which may include the review of quality control reports to assure that test results are within proper parameters.
• May participate in the training of entry level and student clinical laboratory technology personnel.
• Maintains records and makes reports.Recruiting Guidelines
Experience: CLS I - no experience required
CLS II - one year of experience in performing the duties of a licensed Clinical Laboratory Scientist (Technologist) in a medical laboratory.
Knowledge of: Principles, techniques, equipment, and terminology necessary for the full range of laboratory diagnosis of diseases and abnormal conditions; Common disease causes; Methods of transmission and control of communicable diseases; Proper laboratory safety procedures.
Ability to: Operate, calibrate, and maintain technical laboratory equipment; Skillfully perform a wide range of difficult standardized laboratory test; Maintain technical records and prepare reports; Establish and maintain effective working relationships with fellow employees; Assist in the instruction of entry level and student clinical laboratory technology personnel in laboratory techniques and procedures.
Other Requirements
License of Certificate: Possession of a valid Clinical Laboratory Technologist License issued by the State of California Department of Public Health.For questions regarding this recruitment contact the recruiter, Angela Levinson: alevinson@rivco.org or 951-955-5562.
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