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The TRL is required by all CLS training (internship) programs in California. \u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eRefer to the \u003ca href=\"https://www.cdph.ca.gov/programs/OSPHLD/LFS/Pages/CLS-Trainee.aspx\"\u003eCDPH-LFS website\u003c/a\u003e on how to obtain a TRL.\u003c/p\u003e"}},{"@type":"Question","name":"Where can a clinical lab scientist work?","acceptedAnswer":{"@type":"Answer","text":"\u003cp\u003eClinical laboratory scientists find challenging employment positions in a variety of laboratory settings. As vital members of the health care team, they enjoy assisting practitioners during the care, diagnosis and treatment of patients. 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class="mini-button">Find a location</a></p></div> <li class=" navigation-item" data-behaviour="navigation-item" data-nav-depth="1"> <div class="navigation-item-title">Shortcuts<div class="title-expander"><span class="expander-icon"></span></div></div><div class="nav-dropdown-wrapper"><ul class="nav-dropdown"><li class=" navigation-item" data-behaviour="navigation-item" data-url="/locations/hospitals" data-nav-depth="2"> <div class="navigation-item-title"><a href="/locations/hospitals">Hospitals</a></div> </li><li class=" navigation-item" data-behaviour="navigation-item" data-url="/medical-groups/scripps-clinic" data-nav-depth="2"> <div class="navigation-item-title"><a href="/medical-groups/scripps-clinic">Scripps Clinic</a></div> </li><li class=" navigation-item" data-behaviour="navigation-item" data-url="/medical-groups/scripps-coastal-medical-center" data-nav-depth="2"> <div class="navigation-item-title"><a href="/medical-groups/scripps-coastal-medical-center">Scripps Coastal Medical 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Training encompasses performance and evaluation of routine lab tests as well as high-complexity laboratory procedures. The Scripps program is approved by the California Department of Public Health - Laboratory Field Services and has been awarded full accreditation by the National Accrediting Agency for Clinical Laboratory Sciences (NAACLS). NAACLS can be contacted at 5600 N. River Road, Suite 720, Rosemont, IL, 60018-5119, by phone at <span class="phone-number" title="773-714-8880"><a class="telephone-link" href="tel:+17737148880">773-714-8880</a></span> or by email at <a href="mailto:info@naacls.org" data-document-title="false" draggable="false">info@naacls.org</a>.</p><p><br></p><p>Completion of the Scripps CLS Training Program and receipt of a passing score on the American Society for Clinical Pathology Board of Certification (ASCP BOC) MLS generalist exam, or other qualifying certification exam, meets CLS licensing requirements in California as well as confers a national MLS certification as a Medical Laboratory Scientist. Refer to the <a href="https://www.cdph.ca.gov/Programs/OSPHLD/LFS/Pages/CLS.aspx" data-document-title="false" draggable="false" target="_blank">Clinical Laboratory Scientist License (CLS)</a> (Examinations section).</p><p><br></p><p>Our program produces highly qualified graduates who are ready to immediately enter the clinical laboratory profession. Our staff includes clinical instructors who are knowledgeable and experienced clinical laboratory scientists, as well as physicians, leaders and other professionals who embrace the role of educator. In keeping with the Scripps mission, we educate trainees in a caring environment and mentor them to make a positive difference in the communities we serve.</p><p><br></p><p>Currently, our CLS program does not charge a tuition. Just as Scripps believes all patients should have access to affordable and quality health care, we believe future scientists should have access to affordable and quality education. Please note that students are responsible for costs associated with housing, transportation, textbooks, licensing/certification exam fees, immunizations required for health clearance and medical insurance. A stipend is not offered at this time.</p></div> </div> </div> </section><section class="component component--expandable-section narrow-width show-global-controls show-read_less-link alpha omega" id="component_9a8a7f437c" data-columns="12" data-component-behavior-id="33c4dda70ad807f74092" data-uuid="Page-10756-9a8a7f437c"><nav class='global-controls' aria-label="<p>Mission statement</p> Expandable Section"> <span class="expandable-open-all">Expand All</span> <span class="expandable-close-all">Collapse All</span> </nav> <div class="component-content"> <header data-context-name="title" class="expandable-title"> <h2 class="linked-title--subsection ">Mission statement</h2> <div class="icon-wrapper"> <svg xmlns="http://www.w3.org/2000/svg" viewBox="0 0 320 320" enable-background="new 0 0 320 320"><path d="M240 154h-74v-74c0-3.3-2.7-6-6-6s-6 2.7-6 6v74h-74c-3.3 0-6 2.7-6 6s2.7 6 6 6h74v74c0 3.3 2.7 6 6 6s6-2.7 6-6v-74h74c3.3 0 6-2.7 6-6s-2.7-6-6-6z"/></svg> </div> </header> <div class="expandable-body"> <div class="wysiwyg-content" data-context-name="text"><p>The mission of the Scripps Health Clinical Laboratory Scientist Training program is to provide a program that uses proven educational methodologies to teach best practices in clinical laboratory medicine in both theory and practice, to continuously strive for improvement in outcomes, and to graduate competent, highly skilled professionals who are passionate about quality patient care and outcomes. </p></div> <nav class='read-less-link'> <span class="expandable-close" href="#">Read Less</span> </nav> </div> </div> </section><section class="component component--expandable-section narrow-width show-read_less-link alpha omega" id="component_c21d6745a6" data-columns="12" data-component-behavior-id="10c736f40117451b7805" data-uuid="Page-10756-c21d6745a6"><nav class='global-controls' aria-label="<p>Program goals</p> Expandable Section"> <span class="expandable-open-all">Expand All</span> <span class="expandable-close-all">Collapse All</span> </nav> <div class="component-content"> <header data-context-name="title" class="expandable-title"> <h2 class="linked-title--subsection ">Program goals</h2> <div class="icon-wrapper"> <svg xmlns="http://www.w3.org/2000/svg" viewBox="0 0 320 320" enable-background="new 0 0 320 320"><path d="M240 154h-74v-74c0-3.3-2.7-6-6-6s-6 2.7-6 6v74h-74c-3.3 0-6 2.7-6 6s2.7 6 6 6h74v74c0 3.3 2.7 6 6 6s6-2.7 6-6v-74h74c3.3 0 6-2.7 6-6s-2.7-6-6-6z"/></svg> </div> </header> <div class="expandable-body"> <div class="wysiwyg-content" data-context-name="text"><p>Program goals were developed in alignment with our program’s mission, vision and objectives. The goals of the training program are to provide an educational experience for the clinical laboratory science trainees so that graduates will:</p><ul> <li>Demonstrate entry-level technical competence and sound, independent judgment and problem-solving abilities in clinical laboratory professions.</li> <li>Successfully pass licensing and certification examinations and successfully compete for entry-level employment positions as a contributing member of the healthcare community.</li> <li>Demonstrate high standards of professional behaviors and ethics, and a passion for continuous learning.</li> </ul><p><br></p></div> <nav class='read-less-link'> <span class="expandable-close" href="#">Read Less</span> </nav> </div> </div> </section><section class="component component--expandable-section narrow-width show-read_less-link alpha omega" id="component_40a0aab633" data-columns="12" data-component-behavior-id="5d35475bf596687507e8" data-uuid="Page-10756-40a0aab633"><nav class='global-controls' aria-label="<p>Vision statement</p> Expandable Section"> <span class="expandable-open-all">Expand All</span> <span class="expandable-close-all">Collapse All</span> </nav> <div class="component-content"> <header data-context-name="title" class="expandable-title"> <h2 class="linked-title--subsection ">Vision statement</h2> <div class="icon-wrapper"> <svg xmlns="http://www.w3.org/2000/svg" viewBox="0 0 320 320" enable-background="new 0 0 320 320"><path d="M240 154h-74v-74c0-3.3-2.7-6-6-6s-6 2.7-6 6v74h-74c-3.3 0-6 2.7-6 6s2.7 6 6 6h74v74c0 3.3 2.7 6 6 6s6-2.7 6-6v-74h74c3.3 0 6-2.7 6-6s-2.7-6-6-6z"/></svg> </div> </header> <div class="expandable-body"> <div class="wysiwyg-content" data-context-name="text"><p>Upon successful completion of the program, the graduate will transition to a contributing member of the healthcare team, providing quality, timely and cost-effective laboratory results and consult to healthcare providers. The graduate will continue to grow in knowledge and skills, become involved in process improvements, and support the profession through mentorship and publicity.</p></div> <nav class='read-less-link'> <span class="expandable-close" href="#">Read Less</span> </nav> </div> </div> </section><section class="component component--paragraph title-style-underline alpha omega" id="component_d2ee01cd09" data-columns="12" data-component-behavior-id="80553e770a8921fe1a24" data-uuid="Page-10756-d2ee01cd09"><div class="component-content-container"><div class="component-backdrop" style="background-color: transparent"></div> <div class="component-content"> <div class="component-content-backdrop" style="background-color: transparent"></div> <div class="component-title"><header data-context-name="title"> <h2 class="linked-title--section ">What is a clinical laboratory scientist?</h2> </header></div> <div class="component-text wysiwyg-content " data-context-name="text"><p>A clinical laboratory scientist is a health care professional who performs a variety of chemical, hematological, immunologic, microscopic and bacteriological diagnostic analyses on body fluids, such as blood, urine, sputum, stool, cerebrospinal fluid, peritoneal fluid, pericardial fluid, synovial fluid and other specimens. </p><p><br></p><p>A CLS uses sophisticated biomedical instrumentation and technology. The role requires a blend of manual dexterity and reasoned judgement to provide accurate laboratory results that form the basis of approximately 70-80% of all medical decisions. </p><p><br></p><p>Clinical lab scientists are qualified to pursue laboratory and leadership careers in many environments, including hospitals and clinics, reference and forensic institutions, industry (such as biotech and research), and public health. This role is also referred to as a medical laboratory scientist (MLS) or medical technologist (MT).</p></div> </div> </div></section><section class="component component--youtube alpha omega" id="component_0dfec685ad" data-columns="12" data-component-behavior-id="7a371a3ff0bf967b3c2b" data-uuid="Page-10756-0dfec685ad"><div class="component-content-container"><div class="component-backdrop" style="background-color: transparent"></div> <div class="component-content"> <div class="component-content-backdrop" style="background-color: transparent"></div> <div class="embed-container embed-youtube" data-video-id="uGsGA7a5HN0" data-video-title=""> <div class="embed-youtube-play"></div> </div> </div> </div></section><section class="component component--paragraph title-style-underline alpha omega" id="component_f82aa7bc86" data-columns="12" data-component-behavior-id="ae2493334950a708936f" data-uuid="Page-10756-f82aa7bc86"><div class="component-content-container"><div class="component-backdrop" style="background-color: transparent"></div> <div class="component-content"> <div class="component-content-backdrop" style="background-color: transparent"></div> <div class="component-title"><header data-context-name="title"> <h2 class="linked-title--section ">CLS careers at Scripps Health</h2> </header></div> <div class="component-text wysiwyg-content " data-context-name="text"><p>You might be asking yourself, “Is a clinical laboratory scientist a good career for me?” A clinical laboratory scientist is a good career for people who enjoy the intrigue and challenge of science and medicine while making a difference behind the scenes by contributing to the diagnosis and treatment of patients. </p><p><br></p><p>Why seek CLS training opportunities at Scripps Health over the many CLS programs in California? As a legacy organization in San Diego, Scripps is consistently honored for clinical innovation, quality care and leadership.</p><p><br></p><p>In recent years, Scripps has been recognized by:</p><p><br></p><ul> <li>Newsweek named Scripps Memorial Hospital La Jolla as one of the <a href="https://www.newsweek.com/rankings/worlds-best-hospitals-2024" data-document-title="false" draggable="false" target="_blank">World's Best Hospitals</a> for 2024.</li> <li>Fortune Magazine ranked Scripps Health No. 8 on its <a href="https://www.greatplacetowork.com/best-workplaces/health-care/2024?category=large" data-document-title="false" draggable="false" target="_blank">Best Workplaces in Health Care</a> annual list for large health care companies (2024).</li> <li> <a href="/about-us/who-we-are/awards-and-recognition/us-news-ranking" data-document-title="false" draggable="false">U.S. News & World Report</a> ranked the combined programs of Scripps Green Hospital and Scripps Memorial Hospital La Jolla among the best in the nation in six specialties — Cardiology, Heart and Vascular Surgery (No. 23), Orthopedics (No. 28), Gastroenterology and GI Surgery (No. 34), Diabetes and Endocrinology (No. 38), Geriatrics (No. 39) and Obstetrics and Gynecology (No. 41) — in their annual Best Hospitals list. </li> <li>U.S. News & World Report ranked Scripps Clinic Ambulatory Surgery Center - Rancho Bernardo and Scripps Encinitas Surgery Center as high performing on their list of Best Ambulatory Surgery Centers.</li> <li>Newsweek named Scripps Health as one of <a href="https://www.newsweek.com/rankings/americas-greatest-workplaces-diversity-2024" data-document-title="false" draggable="false" target="_blank">America's Greatest Workplaces for Diversity 2024</a> and <a href="https://www.newsweek.com/rankings/americas-greatest-workplaces-women-2024" data-document-title="false" draggable="false" target="_blank">America's Greatest Workplaces for Women 2024</a> for large companies.</li> </ul><p><br></p><p>One hundred percent (100%) of the graduates of the Scripps Health CLS program have found employment in the clinical laboratory professional field. Most are employed in a hospital setting, where their skills have led to positions as a generalist CLS, who is competent in many areas of the lab. Others have moved directly into specialty areas, such as microbiology, molecular diagnostics and immunology. </p><p><br></p><p>Overall, Scripps is invested in professional growth and training, with specialty nursing programs and fellowships and residencies in medicine to name a few. Our commitment to professional education and advancement is highlighted on the <a href="/for-health-care-professionals" data-document-title="false" draggable="false">For Health Care Professionals webpage</a>. You can search current job openings on our <a href="https://careers.scripps.org/" data-document-title="false" draggable="false" target="_blank">careers portal</a>.</p></div> </div> </div></section><section class="component component--paragraph title-style-underline alpha omega" id="component_68d0fdf8c6" data-columns="12" data-component-behavior-id="1c18dacda87250ee0f39" data-uuid="Page-10756-68d0fdf8c6"><div class="component-content-container"><div class="component-backdrop" style="background-color: transparent"></div> <div class="component-content"> <div class="component-content-backdrop" style="background-color: transparent"></div> <div class="component-title"><header data-context-name="title"> <h2 class="linked-title--section ">Pass rates</h2> </header></div> <div class="component-text wysiwyg-content " data-context-name="text"><p>Scripps has a long history of teaching clinical laboratory professionals and had hosted its own CLS program in the past. Since 2009, the Scripps Lab has provided practical training experiences for medical laboratory technicians and phlebotomists. After revitalizing full lab practical training for clinical laboratory scientists in 2016 under a program partnership with the San Diego CLS Training Program Consortium, Scripps program then became fully autonomous in 2020. </p><p><br></p><p>Since 2016, Scripps Health CLS program trainees have achieved a 100% pass rate on a California qualifying certification exam.</p></div> </div> </div></section><section class="component component--table-builder alpha omega" id="component_606689d864" data-columns="12" data-component-behavior-id="9bfda5b787b08a34d74d" data-uuid="Page-10756-606689d864"><div class="component-content-container"><div class="component-backdrop" style="background-color: transparent"></div> <div class="component-content"> <div class="component-content-backdrop" style="background-color: transparent"></div> <table class="table-builder striped "> <tr> <td class="cell-header cell-left"> <div class="wysiwyg-content"><p><strong>Program Outcome Measures</strong></p></div> </th> <td class="cell-header cell-center"> <div class="wysiwyg-content"><p><strong>2024-25</strong></p></div> </th> <td class="cell-header cell-center"> <div class="wysiwyg-content"><p><strong>2023-24</strong></p></div> </th> <td class="cell-header cell-center"> <div class="wysiwyg-content"><p><strong>2022-23</strong></p></div> </th> <td class="cell-header cell-center"> <div class="wysiwyg-content"><p><strong>2021-22</strong></p></div> </th> <td class="cell-header cell-center"> <div class="wysiwyg-content"><p><strong>2020-21</strong></p></div> </th> <td class="cell-header cell-center"> <div class="wysiwyg-content"><p><strong>2019-20</strong></p></div> </th> <td class="cell-header cell-center"> <div class="wysiwyg-content"><p><strong>2018-19</strong></p></div> </th> <td class="cell-header cell-center"> <div class="wysiwyg-content"><p><strong>2017-18</strong></p></div> </th> <td class="cell-header cell-center"> <div class="wysiwyg-content"><p><strong>2016-17</strong></p></div> </th> </tr> <tr> <td class="cell-left"> <div class="wysiwyg-content"><p>Number of trainees accepted</p></div> </td> <td class="cell-center"> <div class="wysiwyg-content"><p>6</p></div> </td> <td class="cell-center"> <div class="wysiwyg-content"><p>6</p></div> </td> <td class="cell-center"> <div class="wysiwyg-content"><p>6</p></div> </td> <td class="cell-center"> <div class="wysiwyg-content"><p>6</p></div> </td> <td class="cell-center"> <div class="wysiwyg-content"><p>6</p></div> </td> <td class="cell-center"> <div class="wysiwyg-content"><p>4</p></div> </td> <td class="cell-center"> <div class="wysiwyg-content"><p>4</p></div> </td> <td class="cell-center"> <div class="wysiwyg-content"><p>3</p></div> </td> <td class="cell-center"> <div class="wysiwyg-content"><p>2</p></div> </td> </tr> <tr> <td class="cell-left"> <div class="wysiwyg-content"><p>Program graduation rate</p></div> </td> <td class="cell-center"> <div class="wysiwyg-content"><p>TBD</p></div> </td> <td class="cell-center"> <div class="wysiwyg-content"><p>100%</p></div> </td> <td class="cell-center"> <div class="wysiwyg-content"><p>100%</p></div> </td> <td class="cell-center"> <div class="wysiwyg-content"><p>100%</p></div> </td> <td class="cell-center"> <div class="wysiwyg-content"><p>100%</p></div> </td> <td class="cell-center"> <div class="wysiwyg-content"><p>100%</p></div> </td> <td class="cell-center"> <div class="wysiwyg-content"><p>100%</p></div> </td> <td class="cell-center"> <div class="wysiwyg-content"><p>100%</p></div> </td> <td class="cell-center"> <div class="wysiwyg-content"><p>100%</p></div> </td> </tr> <tr> <td class="cell-left"> <div class="wysiwyg-content"><p>Pass rate, 1st attempt*</p></div> </td> <td class="cell-center"> <div class="wysiwyg-content"><p>TBD</p></div> </td> <td class="cell-center"> <div class="wysiwyg-content"><p>100%</p></div> </td> <td class="cell-center"> <div class="wysiwyg-content"><p>100%</p></div> </td> <td class="cell-center"> <div class="wysiwyg-content"><p>100%</p></div> </td> <td class="cell-center"> <div class="wysiwyg-content"><p>100%</p></div> </td> <td class="cell-center"> <div class="wysiwyg-content"><p>100%</p></div> </td> <td class="cell-center"> <div class="wysiwyg-content"><p>100%</p></div> </td> <td class="cell-center"> <div class="wysiwyg-content"><p>100%</p></div> </td> <td class="cell-center"> <div class="wysiwyg-content"><p>100%</p></div> </td> </tr> <tr> <td class="cell-left"> <div class="wysiwyg-content"><p>Employed as a CLS within 3 months**</p></div> </td> <td class="cell-center"> <div class="wysiwyg-content"><p>TBD</p></div> </td> <td class="cell-center"> <div class="wysiwyg-content"><p>100%</p></div> </td> <td class="cell-center"> <div class="wysiwyg-content"><p>100%</p></div> </td> <td class="cell-center"> <div class="wysiwyg-content"><p>100%</p></div> </td> <td class="cell-center"> <div class="wysiwyg-content"><p>100%</p></div> </td> <td class="cell-center"> <div class="wysiwyg-content"><p>100%</p></div> </td> <td class="cell-center"> <div class="wysiwyg-content"><p>100%</p></div> </td> <td class="cell-center"> <div class="wysiwyg-content"><p>100%</p></div> </td> <td class="cell-center"> <div class="wysiwyg-content"><p>100%</p></div> </td> </tr> </table> <footer data-context-name="footnote"> <small><p>*California licensure qualifying certification exam</p><p>**In a clinical laboratory or related field after graduation</p></small> </footer> </div> </div></section><section class="component component--paragraph title-style-underline alpha omega" id="component_2f52612789" data-columns="12" data-component-behavior-id="15f1dd9d53b331143f1a" data-uuid="Page-10756-2f52612789"><div class="component-content-container"><div class="component-backdrop" style="background-color: transparent"></div> <div class="component-content"> <div class="component-content-backdrop" style="background-color: transparent"></div> <div class="component-title"><header data-context-name="title"> <h2 class="linked-title--section ">CLS program curriculum</h2> </header></div> <div class="component-text wysiwyg-content " data-context-name="text"><p>Scripps clinical facilities involved in practical training include one core lab and five <a href="/locations/hospitals" data-document-title="false" draggable="false">hospital</a> labs located throughout San Diego County — from Chula Vista in the south to Encinitas in the north. During the training year, each trainee typically is tracked to complete practical rotations at the main core lab and at approximately three of the five hospital labs. All didactic lectures are held approximately once per week using a hybrid format (combination of online and face-to-face presentations).</p><p><br></p><p>The Scripps Health Clinical Laboratory Scientist Training Program curriculum includes complementary theoretical, technical and hands-on training, accomplished by both didactic instruction and practical “bench” rotations. </p><p><br></p><p>At the completion of our program graduates will have gained competencies in the following discipline areas:</p><p><br></p><ul> <li>Chemistry; Automated, Manual, Special, Point of Care</li> <li>Phlebotomy and Processing </li> <li>Urinalysis </li> <li>Hematology/Coagulation </li> <li>Microbiology/Parasitology; Processing, Bacteriology, Mycology, Virology, Parasitology, Automation </li> <li>Transfusion Medicine (Blood Bank)</li> <li>Immunology/Serology </li> <li>Lab Operations</li> <li>Advanced Topics: Molecular Diagnostics and Flow Cytometry</li> </ul><p><br></p><p>The names and titles of the program director and faculty, course descriptions/course curriculum, academic calendar, program policies and procedure/rules and regulations are available upon request.</p></div> </div> </div></section><section class="component component--slideshow alpha omega" id="component_193eb97342" data-columns="12" data-component-behavior-id="b09221d7cb5f9c374ef1" data-uuid="Page-10756-193eb97342"> <div data-context-name="slider" data-component-plugin="slick" data-autoplay="true"> <div alt="CLS lab scientists learn practicum training provided by experienced preceptors using actual clinical specimens."> <style> [data-responsive-background-id="d722fd3b-bce4-117f-4204-303665491014"] { background-image: url("//www.scripps.org/sparkle-assets/images/hi_res_cls-lab-scientist-training-060a92787776e65956595b91ec47b74e.jpg"); } @media (max-width: 479px) { [data-responsive-background-id="d722fd3b-bce4-117f-4204-303665491014"] { background-image: 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specimens.</p></div> </div> </div> <div alt="A CLS program lab scientist practices skills that foster a high level of cognitive, psychomotor and affective skills."> <style> [data-responsive-background-id="b3710bf0-4ca9-f713-7ea6-16cb3b65b7d4"] { background-image: url("//www.scripps.org/sparkle-assets/images/hi_res_cls-lab-scientist-skills-f47a608e4d15db2b01020f47c7d08aa5.jpg"); } @media (max-width: 479px) { [data-responsive-background-id="b3710bf0-4ca9-f713-7ea6-16cb3b65b7d4"] { background-image: url("//www.scripps.org/sparkle-assets/variants/hi_res_cls-lab-scientist-skills-f47a608e4d15db2b01020f47c7d08aa5_phone_1280x720+0+0-600x600.jpg"); } } @media (min-width: 480px) { [data-responsive-background-id="b3710bf0-4ca9-f713-7ea6-16cb3b65b7d4"] { background-image: url("//www.scripps.org/sparkle-assets/variants/hi_res_cls-lab-scientist-skills-f47a608e4d15db2b01020f47c7d08aa5_tablet_1280x720+0+0-1200x1200.jpg"); } } @media (min-width: 1024px) { [data-responsive-background-id="b3710bf0-4ca9-f713-7ea6-16cb3b65b7d4"] { background-image: url("//www.scripps.org/sparkle-assets/variants/hi_res_cls-lab-scientist-skills-f47a608e4d15db2b01020f47c7d08aa5_desktop_1280x720+0+0-1200x1200.jpg"); } } </style> <div class="slide-media-image" data-responsive-background-id="b3710bf0-4ca9-f713-7ea6-16cb3b65b7d4"></div> <div class="slick-slide-caption"> <h5 class="slick-slide-counter">2 of 6</h5> <div><p>Our CLS program fosters a high level of cognitive, psychomotor and affective skills.</p></div> </div> </div> <div alt="Scripps Health leadership talk with a lab director."> <style> [data-responsive-background-id="7212c110-c3ee-bb15-d15d-b6021fbf6acf"] { background-image: url("//www.scripps.org/sparkle-assets/images/hi_res_scripps-cls-program-leadership-cvg-0921ed445576f1cf3e8fd234aa9f4dd3.jpg"); } </style> <div class="slide-media-image" data-responsive-background-id="7212c110-c3ee-bb15-d15d-b6021fbf6acf"></div> <div class="slick-slide-caption"> <h5 class="slick-slide-counter">3 of 6</h5> <div><p>Our success is due to collaboration between lab leadership and Scripps administration.</p></div> </div> </div> <div alt="A gloved finger touches a digital sensor with numbers."> <style> [data-responsive-background-id="1d9c99ec-7a39-ae16-2894-0dc915046cf1"] { background-image: url("//www.scripps.org/sparkle-assets/images/hi_res_scripps-cls-program-advanced-technology-ae371d64f6578b37d46fddb25f0bad70.jpg"); } </style> <div class="slide-media-image" data-responsive-background-id="1d9c99ec-7a39-ae16-2894-0dc915046cf1"></div> <div class="slick-slide-caption"> <h5 class="slick-slide-counter">4 of 6</h5> <div><p>Our labs use state-of-the-art advanced technology.</p></div> </div> </div> <div alt="CLS student interns receive one-on-one practicum training at Scripps medical laboratories."> <style> [data-responsive-background-id="ecf64388-3fe0-b5fd-b363-34b6596b0b44"] { background-image: 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<div class="slide-media-image" data-responsive-background-id="ecf64388-3fe0-b5fd-b363-34b6596b0b44"></div> <div class="slick-slide-caption"> <h5 class="slick-slide-counter">5 of 6</h5> <div><p>Our CLS student interns receive one-on-one practicum training in real medical laboratories.</p><p><br></p></div> </div> </div> <div alt="CLS recent graduates smile with their framed diplomas."> <style> [data-responsive-background-id="de012491-6aaf-27d9-cb56-7d0dbf6c15f8"] { background-image: url("//www.scripps.org/sparkle-assets/images/hi_res_cls-graduates-3e9a7329a5b6023c4ab9729937b1131f.jpg"); } @media (max-width: 479px) { [data-responsive-background-id="de012491-6aaf-27d9-cb56-7d0dbf6c15f8"] { background-image: url("//www.scripps.org/sparkle-assets/variants/hi_res_cls-graduates-3e9a7329a5b6023c4ab9729937b1131f_phone_1280x720+0+0-600x600.jpg"); } } @media (min-width: 480px) { [data-responsive-background-id="de012491-6aaf-27d9-cb56-7d0dbf6c15f8"] { background-image: 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class="component-content-container"><div class="component-backdrop" style="background-color: transparent"></div> <div class="component-content"> <div class="component-content-backdrop" style="background-color: transparent"></div> <div class="component-text wysiwyg-content " data-context-name="text"><p> </p></div> </div> </div></section><section class="component component--paragraph title-style-underline alpha omega" id="component_3902c3d0f5" data-columns="12" data-component-behavior-id="134c22104ebb2eac8537" data-uuid="Page-10756-3902c3d0f5"><div class="component-content-container"><div class="component-backdrop" style="background-color: transparent"></div> <div class="component-content"> <div class="component-content-backdrop" style="background-color: transparent"></div> <div class="component-title"><header data-context-name="title"> <h2 class="linked-title--section ">How to apply</h2> </header></div> <div class="component-text wysiwyg-content " data-context-name="text"><p>To learn how to qualify for the Scripps Clinical Laboratory Science Training Program, please expand and read the subsections below. </p></div> </div> </div></section><section class="component component--expandable-section narrow-width show-global-controls show-read_less-link alpha omega" id="component_c693e87fff" data-columns="12" data-component-behavior-id="c0ad1b01922c81a0ece9" data-uuid="Page-10756-c693e87fff"><nav class='global-controls' aria-label="<p>Application period and important dates for the Class of 2025-2026</p> Expandable Section"> <span class="expandable-open-all">Expand All</span> <span class="expandable-close-all">Collapse All</span> </nav> <div class="component-content"> <header data-context-name="title" class="expandable-title"> <h2 class="linked-title--subsection ">Application period and important dates for the Class of 2025-2026</h2> <div class="icon-wrapper"> <svg xmlns="http://www.w3.org/2000/svg" viewBox="0 0 320 320" enable-background="new 0 0 320 320"><path d="M240 154h-74v-74c0-3.3-2.7-6-6-6s-6 2.7-6 6v74h-74c-3.3 0-6 2.7-6 6s2.7 6 6 6h74v74c0 3.3 2.7 6 6 6s6-2.7 6-6v-74h74c3.3 0 6-2.7 6-6s-2.7-6-6-6z"/></svg> </div> </header> <div class="expandable-body"> <div class="wysiwyg-content" data-context-name="text"><p><strong>Program dates: </strong>Approximately August 2025 - August 2026</p><p><strong>Program duration: </strong>52 weeks, Monday - Friday, full time days, excluding major holidays </p><p><strong>Enrollment period opens:</strong> mid-October 2024</p><p><br></p><p><strong>“Intent to apply” deadline:</strong> December 31, 2024</p><p><strong>“Application submission” deadline:</strong> January 7, 2025</p><p><br></p><p><strong>Offer to interview:</strong> Selected candidates notified by February 28, 2025</p><p><strong>Interview dates for select candidates: </strong>March 2025</p><p><strong>Completion of pre-requisite degree and coursework: </strong>By June 30, 2025</p></div> <nav class='read-less-link'> <span class="expandable-close" 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class="expandable-body"> <div class="wysiwyg-content" data-context-name="text"><p>Applicants to the Scripps Health Clinical Lab Scientist Training Program are required to:</p><p><br></p><ol> <li>Meet the licensure requirements for a Clinical Laboratory Scientist Trainee by possessing the following qualification requirements, in adherence with the California State Department of Public Health, Laboratory Field Services (CDPH-LFS) division for licensure as a CLS Trainee, as provided in the California Business and Professional Code, Clinical Laboratory Technology, Licensing, and the California Code of Regulations (CCR), Title 17, Section 1033:</li> <li class="ql-indent-1">Bachelor’s degree (baccalaureate) with specific course requirements:</li> <li class="ql-indent-2">16 semester or equivalent quarter units of chemistry, which must include clinical chemistry OR (analytical chemistry AND biochemistry)</li> <li class="ql-indent-2">18 semester or equivalent quarter units of biology, which must include hematology, immunology, and medical microbiology</li> <li class="ql-indent-2">3 semester or equivalent quarter units of physics (including instruction in principles of light and electricity)</li> <li class="ql-indent-1">For applicants with degrees or courses completed outside of the United States:</li> <li class="ql-indent-2">Obtain and submit with your CLS application a course-by-course evaluation of coursework documented on non-US transcripts. Per the <a href="https://www.cdph.ca.gov/Programs/OSPHLD/LFS/Pages/CLS-Trainee.aspx" data-document-title="false" draggable="false" target="_blank">CDPH-LFS section</a>, for all non-US transcripts:</li> <li class="ql-indent-3">All non-US transcripts must be evaluated by “Current Members” of the National Association of Credential Evaluation Services (NACES) or “Endorsed Members” of the Association of International Credential Evaluators, Inc. (AICE). This allows LFS to determine if your education is equivalent to a US college or university education. Official transcript from the university is required in addition to the evaluation. The evaluation service will send an evaluation of your educational institution and academic courses directly to LFS.</li> <li class="ql-indent-3">To obtain an application, instructions and information, visit them on the web:</li> <li class="ql-indent-4"><a href="http://www.naces.org/members.html" data-document-title="false" draggable="false" target="_blank">National Association of Credential Evaluation Services (NACES)</a></li> <li class="ql-indent-4"><a href="http://aice-eval.org/members/" data-document-title="false" draggable="false" target="_blank">Association of International Credential Evaluators, Inc. (AICE)</a></li> <li class="ql-indent-3">If you are an applicant whose education and training/experience is from a non-US school, college, university or clinical laboratory, please make sure that your name is printed in English on all your transcripts and supporting documents and that it matches your name on the application.</li> <li class="ql-indent-2">Note that official academic transcripts from non-US institutions will be required to be forwarded to CDPH-LFS as part of your application for the TRL, but official academic transcripts from non-US institutions are not required by the Scripps Health CLS program. </li> <li class="ql-indent-2">Apply for a <a href="https://www.cdph.ca.gov/Programs/OSPHLD/LFS/Pages/CLS-Trainee.aspx" data-document-title="false" draggable="false" target="_blank">Clinical Laboratory Scientist Trainee License (TRL)</a> and provide evidence of your application as part of your program application</li> <li>Meet the Scripps Health CLS Training Program requirements:</li> </ol><p>a. Completion 6 weeks prior to the training program’s start date:</p><ol> <li class="ql-indent-2">Baccalaureate degree, with evidence of degree conferred and date of award on an official academic transcript.</li> <li class="ql-indent-2">Completion of all prerequisite courses, with a final letter grade posted on an official academic transcript.</li> </ol><p>b. Excellent ability to communicate, both interpersonally and in written form.</p><p>c. Legal status to work in the United States with a valid TIN (taxpayer identification number).</p><p>d. Ability to meet the non-academic essential functions of the program and the profession.</p><ol> <li class="ql-indent-2">Visual skills</li> <li class="ql-indent-2">Manipulative skills</li> <li class="ql-indent-2">Cognitive skills</li> <li class="ql-indent-2">Affective skills</li> </ol><p><br></p><p>The Scripps Health CLS program makes the following strong recommendations to its applicants:</p><p><br></p><ol> <li>Experience in a clinical hospital laboratory or clinical reference laboratory setting.</li> <li>Academic achievement of an overall GPA and a science course GPA of at least 3.0. </li> <li>Completion of “Core Courses” with a minimum letter grade of “B” or higher. Core courses are defined as Clinical Chemistry OR (Analytical Chemistry AND Biochemistry), Hematology, Immunology, and Medical or Clinical Microbiology.</li> <li>Completion of core courses that include a broad and rigorous curriculum in theory and practical knowledge.</li> <li>Completion of all core courses within seven (7) years prior to application. For chemistry and microbiology, this can be achieved by work experience or additional related coursework.</li> <li>Additional related coursework in such areas as Molecular Biology, Genetics, Phlebotomy, Mycology, Virology, Parasitology, Human Anatomy/Physiology, Statistics or Biostatistics.</li> <li>Practical laboratory courses or clinical laboratory experience in Clinical Chemistry OR (Analytical Chemistry AND Biochemistry), Hematology, Immunology and Medical Microbiology.</li> <li>Completion of a college level or medical mathematics course defined as Calculus and/or Statistics or Biostatistics.</li> <li>Residence in the greater San Diego region.</li> </ol><p><br></p><p>Upon notification of admission to the program, additional requirements include:</p><p><br></p><ol> <li>Approval of a California Clinical Laboratory Scientist Trainee License (TRL) with the California Department of Public Health, Laboratory Field Services section. A TRL Trainee License paper document is required on the first day of training. </li> <li>Completion of a health assessment and submission of other health and background documents. Specific instructions will be communicated by a program official in advance of training. Requirements may include:</li> <li class="ql-indent-1">Health screening and/or vaccination or documented immune status for hepatitis, mumps, measles, varicella, rubella, Tdap, influenza and COVID-19</li> <li class="ql-indent-1">Tuberculosis testing performed within a specified number of months prior to the start date of the program</li> <li class="ql-indent-1">Drug screen performed prior to the program start date. Admission is contingent on a negative result, or a positive result reviewed and cleared by a program official.</li> <li class="ql-indent-1">A health assessment physical</li> <li class="ql-indent-1">Background Check (conducted by Scripps Student Placement). Admission is contingent upon clearance of the background check.</li> <li>Evidence of personal health insurance effective through the duration of the program</li> <li>Professional Liability Insurance for the full period of training (one year)</li> <li> <strong>NOTE: </strong>The list of items for the health assessment and other requirements is subject to change. It may be the responsibility of the trainees to obtain such items at their <strong>own expense</strong>.</li> </ol></div> <nav class='read-less-link'> <span class="expandable-close" href="#">Read Less</span> </nav> </div> </div> </section><section class="component component--paragraph title-style-underline alpha omega" id="component_f095ba0f16" data-columns="12" data-component-behavior-id="1e96071eb3d87551d4f6" data-uuid="Page-10756-f095ba0f16"><div class="component-content-container"><div class="component-backdrop" style="background-color: transparent"></div> <div class="component-content"> <div class="component-content-backdrop" style="background-color: transparent"></div> <div class="component-text wysiwyg-content " data-context-name="text"><p> </p></div> </div> </div></section><section class="component component--paragraph title-style-underline alpha omega" id="component_f972824794" data-columns="12" data-component-behavior-id="9e392e0e774b0b36c647" data-uuid="Page-10756-f972824794"><div class="component-content-container"><div class="component-backdrop" style="background-color: transparent"></div> <div class="component-content"> <div class="component-content-backdrop" style="background-color: transparent"></div> <div class="component-title"><header data-context-name="title"> <h2 class="linked-title--section ">FAQs</h2> </header></div> </div> </div></section><section class="component component--expandable-section narrow-width show-global-controls show-read_less-link alpha omega" id="component_6c28078a5d" data-columns="12" data-component-behavior-id="be4bf8ac3c702ff6608d" data-uuid="Page-10756-6c28078a5d"><nav class='global-controls' aria-label="<p>Why become a clinical lab scientist?</p> Expandable Section"> <span class="expandable-open-all">Expand All</span> <span class="expandable-close-all">Collapse All</span> </nav> <div class="component-content"> <header data-context-name="title" class="expandable-title"> <h2 class="linked-title--subsection ">Why become a clinical lab scientist?</h2> <div class="icon-wrapper"> <svg xmlns="http://www.w3.org/2000/svg" viewBox="0 0 320 320" enable-background="new 0 0 320 320"><path d="M240 154h-74v-74c0-3.3-2.7-6-6-6s-6 2.7-6 6v74h-74c-3.3 0-6 2.7-6 6s2.7 6 6 6h74v74c0 3.3 2.7 6 6 6s6-2.7 6-6v-74h74c3.3 0 6-2.7 6-6s-2.7-6-6-6z"/></svg> </div> </header> <div class="expandable-body"> <div class="wysiwyg-content" data-context-name="text"><p>The knowledge and skills of a clinical laboratory scientist are in high demand and valued not only by hospital clinical laboratories, but also by other employers in research, forensics, physician office laboratories, veterinary laboratories, pharmaceuticals, biotechnology, and in other health care industries, such as those in marketing, sales, service, product development, equipment and supplies. </p><p><br></p><p>There continues to be a critical need for medical professionals with MLS certification and/or CLS licensure, as laboratories strive to keep up with the demand of new and more complex tests and to replace retirees.</p></div> <nav class='read-less-link'> <span class="expandable-close" href="#">Read Less</span> </nav> </div> </div> </section><section class="component component--expandable-section narrow-width show-read_less-link hide-global-controls alpha omega" id="component_388c4a5a6b" data-columns="12" data-component-behavior-id="2876ac7394e1e3fd6074" data-uuid="Page-10756-388c4a5a6b"><nav class='global-controls' aria-label="<p>What is a clinical laboratory scientist’s salary?</p> Expandable Section"> <span class="expandable-open-all">Expand All</span> <span class="expandable-close-all">Collapse All</span> </nav> <div class="component-content"> <header data-context-name="title" class="expandable-title"> <h2 class="linked-title--subsection ">What is a clinical laboratory scientist’s salary?</h2> <div class="icon-wrapper"> <svg xmlns="http://www.w3.org/2000/svg" viewBox="0 0 320 320" enable-background="new 0 0 320 320"><path d="M240 154h-74v-74c0-3.3-2.7-6-6-6s-6 2.7-6 6v74h-74c-3.3 0-6 2.7-6 6s2.7 6 6 6h74v74c0 3.3 2.7 6 6 6s6-2.7 6-6v-74h74c3.3 0 6-2.7 6-6s-2.7-6-6-6z"/></svg> </div> </header> <div class="expandable-body"> <div class="wysiwyg-content" data-context-name="text"><p>Clinical laboratory scientist jobs are stable and satisfying. In San Diego, salaries for new graduates typically exceed $100,000 per year.</p></div> <nav class='read-less-link'> <span class="expandable-close" href="#">Read Less</span> </nav> </div> </div> </section><section class="component component--expandable-section narrow-width show-read_less-link hide-global-controls alpha omega" id="component_b9fcc09270" data-columns="12" data-component-behavior-id="2fc2c44a48d907e3b365" data-uuid="Page-10756-b9fcc09270"><nav class='global-controls' aria-label="<p>How do I become a clinical lab scientist in California?</p> Expandable Section"> <span class="expandable-open-all">Expand All</span> <span class="expandable-close-all">Collapse All</span> </nav> <div class="component-content"> <header data-context-name="title" class="expandable-title"> <h2 class="linked-title--subsection ">How do I become a clinical lab scientist in California?</h2> <div class="icon-wrapper"> <svg xmlns="http://www.w3.org/2000/svg" viewBox="0 0 320 320" enable-background="new 0 0 320 320"><path d="M240 154h-74v-74c0-3.3-2.7-6-6-6s-6 2.7-6 6v74h-74c-3.3 0-6 2.7-6 6s2.7 6 6 6h74v74c0 3.3 2.7 6 6 6s6-2.7 6-6v-74h74c3.3 0 6-2.7 6-6s-2.7-6-6-6z"/></svg> </div> </header> <div class="expandable-body"> <div class="wysiwyg-content" data-context-name="text"><p>Successful completion of our 12-month CLS certificate program leads to conferring of a certificate of completion and qualifies you to sit for an approved certifying organization examination, such as the American Society for Clinical Pathology Board of Certification (ASCP BOC) <a href="https://www.ascp.org/content/board-of-certification/get-credentialed" data-document-title="false" draggable="false" target="_blank">MLS generalist examination</a>.</p><p><br></p><p>For a comprehensive list of other approved examinations, see the <a href="https://www.cdph.ca.gov/Programs/OSPHLD/LFS/Pages/Approved-Certifying-Organization-Examinations.aspx#CLS" data-document-title="false" draggable="false" target="_blank">California Department of Public Health website</a>.</p><p><br></p><p>Completion of the Scripps Health CLS Training Program and receipt of a passing score on the American Society for Clinical Pathology Board of Certification (ASCP BOC) MLS generalist exam, or other California qualifying certification exam, meets CLS licensing requirements in California as well as confers a national MLS certification as a Medical Laboratory Scientist. Refer to the <a href="https://www.ascp.org/content/board-of-certification/get-credentialed/#state-licensure" data-document-title="false" draggable="false" target="_blank">ASCP BOC State Licensure information page</a>.</p></div> <nav class='read-less-link'> <span class="expandable-close" href="#">Read Less</span> </nav> </div> </div> </section><section class="component component--expandable-section narrow-width show-read_less-link hide-global-controls alpha omega" id="component_f9146375fe" data-columns="12" data-component-behavior-id="77d73dab66691c1b3608" data-uuid="Page-10756-f9146375fe"><nav class='global-controls' aria-label="<p>What is a clinical laboratory scientist license?</p> Expandable Section"> <span class="expandable-open-all">Expand All</span> <span class="expandable-close-all">Collapse All</span> </nav> <div class="component-content"> <header data-context-name="title" class="expandable-title"> <h2 class="linked-title--subsection ">What is a clinical laboratory scientist license?</h2> <div class="icon-wrapper"> <svg xmlns="http://www.w3.org/2000/svg" viewBox="0 0 320 320" enable-background="new 0 0 320 320"><path d="M240 154h-74v-74c0-3.3-2.7-6-6-6s-6 2.7-6 6v74h-74c-3.3 0-6 2.7-6 6s2.7 6 6 6h74v74c0 3.3 2.7 6 6 6s6-2.7 6-6v-74h74c3.3 0 6-2.7 6-6s-2.7-6-6-6z"/></svg> </div> </header> <div class="expandable-body"> <div class="wysiwyg-content" data-context-name="text"><p>A California CLS license (CLS generalist license) allows you to work and report results in all specialty areas of a clinical laboratory. A CLS limited license allows you to work and report results in a specialty or subspecialty section of a clinical laboratory defined by the license.</p><p><br></p><p>Refer to the <a href="https://www.cdph.ca.gov/Programs/OSPHLD/LFS/Pages/CLS.aspx" data-document-title="false" draggable="false" target="_blank">CDPH-LFS website</a> for specifics on generalist and limited licenses, scope of practice, academic requirements, training or experience, and examinations.</p><p><br></p><p>CLS licensure is required in California. Other states may require only medical laboratory scientist (MLS) certification, which may be referred to as medical technologist certification or MLS certification. Programs that offer training for certification are known as medical laboratory scientist (MLS) or clinical laboratory scientist (CLS) training programs.</p></div> <nav class='read-less-link'> <span class="expandable-close" href="#">Read Less</span> </nav> </div> </div> </section><section class="component component--expandable-section narrow-width show-read_less-link hide-global-controls alpha omega" id="component_74d278a124" data-columns="12" data-component-behavior-id="4a0975c52cdbf619418a" data-uuid="Page-10756-74d278a124"><nav class='global-controls' aria-label="<p>How do I obtain a CLS trainee license (TRL) in California?</p> Expandable Section"> <span class="expandable-open-all">Expand All</span> <span class="expandable-close-all">Collapse All</span> </nav> <div class="component-content"> <header data-context-name="title" class="expandable-title"> <h2 class="linked-title--subsection ">How do I obtain a CLS trainee license (TRL) in California?</h2> <div class="icon-wrapper"> <svg xmlns="http://www.w3.org/2000/svg" viewBox="0 0 320 320" enable-background="new 0 0 320 320"><path d="M240 154h-74v-74c0-3.3-2.7-6-6-6s-6 2.7-6 6v74h-74c-3.3 0-6 2.7-6 6s2.7 6 6 6h74v74c0 3.3 2.7 6 6 6s6-2.7 6-6v-74h74c3.3 0 6-2.7 6-6s-2.7-6-6-6z"/></svg> </div> </header> <div class="expandable-body"> <div class="wysiwyg-content" data-context-name="text"><p>A CLS Trainee License (TRL) allows you to train or intern (not work) as a licensed clinical laboratory scientist trainee in a CDPH-LFS department approved CLS training program. The TRL is required by all CLS training (internship) programs in California. </p><p><br></p><p>Refer to the <a href="https://www.cdph.ca.gov/programs/OSPHLD/LFS/Pages/CLS-Trainee.aspx" data-document-title="false" draggable="false" target="_blank">CDPH-LFS website</a> on how to obtain a TRL.</p></div> <nav class='read-less-link'> <span class="expandable-close" href="#">Read Less</span> </nav> </div> </div> </section><section class="component component--expandable-section narrow-width show-read_less-link hide-global-controls alpha omega" id="component_9b99d515c4" data-columns="12" data-component-behavior-id="d8c558e279ca50b795b1" data-uuid="Page-10756-9b99d515c4"><nav class='global-controls' aria-label="<p>Where can a clinical lab scientist work?</p> Expandable Section"> <span class="expandable-open-all">Expand All</span> <span class="expandable-close-all">Collapse All</span> </nav> <div class="component-content"> <header data-context-name="title" class="expandable-title"> <h2 class="linked-title--subsection ">Where can a clinical lab scientist work?</h2> <div class="icon-wrapper"> <svg xmlns="http://www.w3.org/2000/svg" viewBox="0 0 320 320" enable-background="new 0 0 320 320"><path d="M240 154h-74v-74c0-3.3-2.7-6-6-6s-6 2.7-6 6v74h-74c-3.3 0-6 2.7-6 6s2.7 6 6 6h74v74c0 3.3 2.7 6 6 6s6-2.7 6-6v-74h74c3.3 0 6-2.7 6-6s-2.7-6-6-6z"/></svg> </div> </header> <div class="expandable-body"> <div class="wysiwyg-content" data-context-name="text"><p>Clinical laboratory scientists find challenging employment positions in a variety of laboratory settings. As vital members of the health care team, they enjoy assisting practitioners during the care, diagnosis and treatment of patients. Lab scientists can work in all areas of laboratories or specialize in one of several sections of a clinical lab, such as chemistry, transfusion medicine, hematology, immunology or microbiology.</p><p><br></p><p>Clinical laboratory scientists can be employed in hospitals, clinics, doctors’ offices, research facilities, industry (such as biotech), public health institutions, forensic or pharmaceutical laboratories, and veterinary or zoological animal clinics.</p><p><br></p><p>Of the many science careers you may have considered, being a CLS offers broad and unique opportunities. The role is becoming more visible and respected among all medical careers. And for health care jobs in San Diego, Scripps Health is a local leader.</p></div> <nav class='read-less-link'> <span class="expandable-close" href="#">Read Less</span> </nav> </div> </div> </section><section class="component component--expandable-section narrow-width show-read_less-link hide-global-controls alpha omega" id="component_a7a2c7a42a" data-columns="12" data-component-behavior-id="1398b2acbf07cc0e2e55" data-uuid="Page-10756-a7a2c7a42a"><nav class='global-controls' aria-label="<p>What are the essential job functions of a CLS?</p> Expandable Section"> <span class="expandable-open-all">Expand All</span> <span class="expandable-close-all">Collapse All</span> </nav> <div class="component-content"> <header data-context-name="title" class="expandable-title"> <h2 class="linked-title--subsection ">What are the essential job functions of a CLS?</h2> <div class="icon-wrapper"> <svg xmlns="http://www.w3.org/2000/svg" viewBox="0 0 320 320" enable-background="new 0 0 320 320"><path d="M240 154h-74v-74c0-3.3-2.7-6-6-6s-6 2.7-6 6v74h-74c-3.3 0-6 2.7-6 6s2.7 6 6 6h74v74c0 3.3 2.7 6 6 6s6-2.7 6-6v-74h74c3.3 0 6-2.7 6-6s-2.7-6-6-6z"/></svg> </div> </header> <div class="expandable-body"> <div class="wysiwyg-content" data-context-name="text"><p>Essential functions are non-academic skills for which you must be competent in order to successfully participate in the CLS training program. These are often required for many medical technology careers, and include:</p><p><br></p><ul> <li>Visual skills — Differentiating colors and stained vs unstained materials. Distinguishing solution clarity. Reading charts, graphs, rulers and scales. Reading print on paper and computer screens. Locating veins for venipunctures.</li> <li>Manipulative skills</li> <li class="ql-indent-1">Mobility — Sitting, standing, walking, bending, squatting and reaching. Lifting and carrying objects up to 20 lbs. </li> <li class="ql-indent-1">Fine Motor— Operating microscopes and pipettes, using lab instruments such as wire loops and centrifuges, manipulating tubes and containers into racks and trays.</li> <li>Cognitive skills — Communicating with others using direct conversation, telephone and email. Prioritizing high-level tasks. Recognizing and responding to emergency situations. Following directions and maintaining personal behavioral control.</li> <li>Affective skills — Practicing respect, honesty and accountability. Complying with professional standards. 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