Clinical Lab Scientist (CLS) – Nights – La Jolla

Facility: Scripps La Jolla Hospital

Location: La Jolla, CA

Career Area: Lab

Employment Type: Full Time

Shift: Night

Job ID: 252001694

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Scripps Memorial Hospital La Jolla has served the greater San Diego community since 1924. For more than a century, we continue to provide distinguished care, including several nationally ranked specialty programs. Scripps La Jolla was the first in San Diego to be designated a Magnet Hospital by the American Nursing Association.

Scripps La Jolla shares a campus with the Barbey Family Emergency and Trauma Center, a Level I Trauma Center, and the renowned Prebys Cardiovascular Institute. We’re also home to notable specialty programs, including cancer care, heart surgery, orthopedic surgery, labor and delivery services (including a Level III neonatal intensive care unit) and a nationally designated Comprehensive Stroke Center.

Job Description

This is a full time position with 8-hour, night shifts (10:30pm – 7am) including weekends at Scripps Memorial Hospital La Jolla. Includes $4k retention incentive and $3000 relocation incentive for eligible new hires. 

Join the Scripps Health team and work alongside passionate caregivers and provide patient-centered healthcare. Receive endless appreciation while you build a rewarding career with one of the most respected healthcare organizations nationwide.

Why join Scripps Health?

AWARD-WINNING WORKPLACE: 

  • Selected as one of the 100 Best Places to Work for 2024 by Fortune Magazine and the Great Place to Work Institute for the 16th time.  A remarkable achievement as only five healthcare organizations nationwide made the list, and Scripps is the sole healthcare provider in California to be recognized.  
  • Nearly a quarter of our employees have been with Scripps Health for over 10 years.
  • #78 in 2023 PEOPLE Companies that Care.
  • #95 in Fortune 100 Best Companies to Work for 2023 

Why join this team?

As the largest and busiest hospital in the Scripps system, we see a diversity of patients with a variety of clinical symptoms, making each day unique and exciting. La Jolla is the area’s largest Level I Trauma Center, and as part of our laboratory, you will be an integral part of our frontline, fast-paced care. The La Jolla laboratory management considers each person an invaluable member of our lab family, providing essential information for the best care of our patients and nurturing the highest staff satisfaction.

The following are not eligible for hiring incentives:

  • Internal candidates
  • Rehires that left Scripps less than 3 years ago
  • Candidates with less than 1 year of experience

In order to remain eligible for your retention incentive the following criteria must be met:

  • Must remain in original hired FTE Status and Shift (if specified in offer letter)
  • Must remain in original department/specialty
  • Must remain in original Job Title
  • Transfers to other locations will be reviewed on a case-by-case basis and may result in forfeiting remaining incentive bonus unless specifically noted in your offer letter. 

Required Education/Experience/Specialized Skills:

  • Bachelor’s Degree or degree acceptable for California Laboratory Licensure
  • New graduates are welcome to apply

 

Required Certification/Registration:

  • CDPH Licensure: MTA (Clinical Laboratory Scientist) Licensed to perform work in all areas of the Clinical Lab

Preferred Education/Experience/Specialized Skills/Certification:

  • One year equivalent full time in a clinical laboratory.

Position Pay Range: $52.28-$75.96/hour

In compliance with the California Pay Transparency Act, Scripps Health posts the pay range for all jobs. Please note that actual pay will be determined based on relevant experience and internal equity within the pay range. Please also note this range is applicable for employees who reside in California only. A geographical pay differential may be applied for remote employees who reside out of state. Scripps Health strives to ensure that our employees receive equal pay for equal work in line with our commitment to being an equal opportunity employer.

Scripps Health 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 disability.

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About Us

At Scripps, we seek dedicated, compassionate people to join our team and make a significant impact on the health of our community and the future of healthcare. Throughout our five hospital campuses, 30 outpatient centers and clinics, and hundreds of affiliated physician offices throughout the region, each member of our team plays a key role in our life-changing and life-saving mission. Scripps Health is the only San Diego-based company to make Fortune magazine’s 100 Best Places to Work. Our people and their commitment to the highest standards of care are what define us.

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Experience an even greater sense of belonging as a member of the Scripps Talent Community. You’ll receive job alerts with new opportunities that match your interests and other relevant information that will aid your career search. You’ll even be able to share openings with friends through social media and email.

Awards

Certified Great Place to Work Designation
Fortune Top 100 Hospitals Award
American Heart Association 2024 Get with the Guidelines Designation for Stroke Care Gold Plus Stroke Honor Roll Elite Advanced Therapy