Clinical Lab Scientist PD
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This posting states $60 an hour. Open medical laboratory scientist jobs in California post a median of $61.87 an hour, the middle half $53.13–$69.51, across 159 jobs that state their pay, so this one is within the middle half of what they post. Medical laboratory scientists employed in California earn a median of $36.54 an hour (source: BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics), according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics (May 2025) (source: BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics).
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Ocm00 Orange Coast Memorial Med Ctr in Fountain Valley reported 104 work injuries and illnesses to OSHA for 2025 over 3,052,354 hours worked: 6.8 per 100 full-time workers, against 5.1 per 100 full-time workers at general hospitalsnationwide. 3 of them describe violence by a patient, resident or client in the case's own words. This is the employer's own report. Workplace injuries by employer.
Medicare rating of Memorialcare Orange Coast Medical Center
Medicare gives Memorialcare Orange Coast Medical Center 4 of 5 stars (Jul 2026; California's hospitals average 3.1). 74% of its patients said their nurses always communicated well (the middle US hospital: 79%). Medicare cut its pay for patient harm in fiscal 2026. Its central line bloodstream infections ran 26% above predicted by Medicare's measure. Patients' ratings of their care, not employees' of the job. Its other hospitals · California hospitals by rating.
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- How often these jobs state their pay: Jobs stating any pay 49.9% · Stating an hourly rate 41.7%
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About the job
Title : Clinical Laboratory Scientist
Location: Fountain Valley, CA.
Department: Clinical Laboratory Nonpatient
Status: Per Diem
Shift: Days (8Hours)
Pay Rate : $60/hr.
MemorialCare is a nonprofit integrated health system that includes four leading hospitals, award-winning medical groups – consisting of over 200 sites of care, and more than 2,000 physicians throughout Orange and Los Angeles Counties. We are committed to increasing access to patient-centric, affordable, and high-quality healthcare; your personal contributions are integral to MemorialCare's recognition as a market leader and innovator in value-based and other care models.
Across our family of medical centers, we support each one of our bright, talented employees in reaching the highest levels of professional development, contribution, collaboration, and accountability. Whatever your role and whatever expertise you bring, we are dedicated to helping you achieve your full potential in an environment of respect, innovation, and teamwork.
Position Summary
This position requires the full understanding and active participation in fulfilling the mission of Orange Coast Medical Center. It is expected that the employee demonstrate behavior consistent with our core values: Integrity, Accountability, Best Practices, Compassion and Synergy. The employee shall support Orange Coast Medical Center’s strategic plan and participate in and advocate performance improvement/patient safety activities.
The Clinical Laboratory Scientist Per Diem (CLS) will perform laboratory duties as scheduled; produce accurate and timely laboratory results in accordance with Orange Coast Memorial Medical Center Laboratory Services department standards and procedures. The Clinical Laboratory Scientist must be able to assess and interpret data about the patient's status in order to identify each patient's age specific needs and provide the care needed for that patient population.
Essential Functions and Responsibilities of the Job
Perform pre-analysis, analysis and post-analysis of laboratory tests according to the department’s protocols and procedures.
Follow laboratory protocol to ensure proper identification of patients and specimens.
Evaluate tests results, test processes, quality control and assurance requirements where applicable.
Ability to meet department scheduling and attendance requirements.
Require effective communication, verbally, in writing and through other means.
Consistently apply infection control policies and procedures. 7. Attend and actively participate in department specific education, training, in-services, process improvement initiatives and staff meetings. Participates in performance improvement projects in the laboratory.
Ensures equipment and safety devices are used as intended and designed.
Ensures compliance at all times with hospital and laboratory policies and procedures.
Perform data management and documentation activities. Perform other reasonably related duties as assigned.
Ability to be at work and be on time.
Ability to follow company policies, procedures and directives.
Ability to interact in a positive and constructive manner.
Ability to prioritize and multitask.
Placement in the pay range is based on multiple factors including, but not limited to, relevant years of experience and qualifications. In addition to base pay, there may be additional compensation available for this role, including but not limited to, shift differentials, extra shift incentives, and bonus opportunities. Health and wellness is our passion at MemorialCare - that includes taking good care of employees and their dependents. We offer high quality health insurance plan options, so you can select the best choice for your family. And there’s more... Check out our MemorialCare Benefits for more information about our Benefits and Rewards.
Minimum Requirements
Qualifications/Work Experience:
Minimum one year of experience in general laboratory.
Knowledge of current information system preferred.
Education/Licensure/Certification:
Bachelor’s degree in a science discipline preferred.
Currently licensed as a Clinical Laboratory Scientist by the state of California.
From MemorialCare's job posting, checked 12 Nov 2026. The employer's own page is the final word on requirements and availability.
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