Laboratory technologist Jobs in Santa Clara, CA

Job Description and Duties

Please note : You must have list eligiblity to apply for this position. The link for the Training & Experience examination is listed below :

EXAM LINK :

Under the direction of the Chief of Primary Care or designee and Surgeon or designee. Duties include but are not limited to; supervises the work of a large clinical laboratory; assigns, directs, and checks the work of laboratory personnel, including technologists and nontechnical assistants; confers with medical personnel, coordinates laboratory operation with medical staff requirements and plans and is responsible for the technical clinical laboratory program; arranges for and conducts special research projects; keeps informed on current developments in the clinical laboratory field; reviews laboratory procedures and develops and installs necessary changes; instructs workers in laboratory principles and practices, evaluates their work, and takes appropriate action with respect to their work performance; supervises and makes bacteriological analyses of specimens for suspected communicable diseases, such as diphtheria, typhoid, paratyphoid, tuberculosis, malaria, and syphilis; makes chemical analyses of blood and urine; makes smears; makes and examines cultures; prepares culture media, stains, reagents, and stock solutions; mounts and stains specimens for microscopic examinations; directs the charting, tabulating, and recording of tests; makes blood counts; estimates needs and orders supplies, materials, and equipment for the laboratory.

Applications will be accepted until position is filled. Multiple cut-off dates are set for application submission : 2 / 26 / 24, 3 / 25 / 24, 4 / 22 / 24, 5 / 20 / 24, 6 / 17 / 24. Applications received after a cut-off date will be processed for the next cut-off date listed.

Applications may be screened and only the most qualified candidates will be invited for an interview.  This position will be filled pending budget approval.

To ensure that your application will be considered for this recruitment the following items are required :

• You must complete the STD. 678 Employment Application in its entirety and include, “Supervising Clinical Lab Technologist – JC# 396637” in the “Job Title(s)” section of the application.
• Duties Performed and Supervisor’s name and Contact information must be completed on the STD 678 -  Incomplete applications will not be considered.
• Attach a copy of proof of degree and transcripts if education is required to meet the minimum qualification.

Special Requirements

Possession of a Clinical Laboratory Technologist s license or a similar license of equal or higher level issued by the State Department of Health Services

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401(k) and 457(b) Plans (Savings Plus)

Offers a voluntary benefit that allows you to contribute to both a 401(k) and a 457(b) plan to enhance your retirement benefit. This allows you to contribute, through payroll deduction, up to twice the amount available to the private sector and most public sector employees. You can contribute on both a pre-tax and an after-tax designated Roth basis that offers you the opportunity to take advantage of tax savings now and in the future.

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Cash In Lieu of Health and / or Dental Benefits (Cash Option)

Allows you to receive cash in lieu of state-sponsored health and / or dental benefits insurance if you have other qualifying medical and / or dental coverage through a spouse, domestic partner, parent or other source.

Common Carrier Travel and Accident Insurance – for Excluded Employees Only

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Commute Program

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Consolidated Benefits (CoBen)

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Consolidated Omnibus Budget Reconciliation Act (COBRA)

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Health Benefits

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Vision Benefits

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