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Location : Colton, CA
Job Type: Full-time
Job Number: 26-12020-12021-01
Department: Arrowhead Regional Medical Center
Opening Date: 03/11/2026
The Job
- Only one application is needed to be considered for both levels -
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Arrowhead Regional Medical Center (ARMC) is recruiting for Clinical Laboratory Scientists I and II who perform a wide variety of analytic laboratory procedures and apply laboratory policies and processes in the areas of Chemistry, Serology, Hematology, Coagulation, Urinalysis, Blood Bank and Microbiology. Visit to learn more about ARMC's
Clinical Laboratory Scientists I are considered Trainees and are eligible for promotion to Clinical Laboratory Scientist II upon receipt of a satisfactory work performance evaluation. Incumbents must promote within twelve (12) months or be terminated.
For more detailed information, refer to the Clinical Laboratory Scientist I job description.
Clinical Laboratory Scientists II are considered the Journey-level classification to the CLS series and require the ability to recognize a range of reactions including deviation from the norm.
For more detailed information, refer to theClinical Laboratory Scientist IIjob description.
EXCELLENT BENEFITS & RETIREMENT
To review job- specific benefits, refer to:
Summary of Benefits
Memorandum of Understanding (MOU)
CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT
Shift Availability: ARMC is a twenty-four-hour facility; some shifts include weekends and holidays. Applicants must indicate availability for day, swing, night, rotating, weekends, and holidays. Shift differentials are provided.
Pre-Employment Process: Applicants selected for these positions must pass a background investigation, physical, and verification of employment history and education.
Work Environment: Incumbents are routinely exposed to dangerous chemicals and infectious materials.
Probationary Period: Clinical Laboratory Scientists I are eligible for promotion to Clinical Laboratory Scientist II upon meeting the minimum qualifications and receipt of a satisfactory work performance evaluation. Incumbents must promote within twelve (12) months or be terminated.
Please note: San Bernardino County is not able to consider candidates who will require visa sponsorship at the time of application or in the future.
Minimum Requirements
CLINICAL LABORATORY SCIENTIST I
OPTION 1 - LICENSURE

• Must possess and maintain a Clinical Laboratory Scientist (CLS) license issued by the State of California, Department of Public Health. A limited license is not considered qualifying; license must have the "MTA" prefix.
  NOTE:If applying under this option, candidates must provide their CLS License number and expiration date in the Supplemental Questionnaire of the online application.

OPTION 2 - EDUCATION & PRE-LICENSURE

• Graduation from a CDPH approved CLS training program AND eligibilityto sit for the CDPH approved certification examination for California CLS licensure.
  NOTE:Candidates applying under this option must attach proof of successful completion of an approved CDPH CLS training program and eligibility to sit for California CLS licensure to their online application.

-OR-

• Students currently enrolled in Arrowhead Regional Medical Center's Clinical Laboratory Scientist Program that are one month (30 days) from successfully graduating are eligible to apply.
  NOTE:Candidates applying under this option must attach a letter or notice from their Program Director that indicates they are in good standing in the program and are on-track to graduating within one month (30 days). This option is exclusive to ARMC students and does not apply to students enrolled in programs outside of ARMC.

CLINICAL LABORATORY SCIENTIST II
Candidates must possess the following License and Experience:
LICENSE: Must possess and maintain a Clinical Laboratory Scientist (CLS) license issued by the State of California, Department of Public Health.
NOTE: A limited license is not considered qualifying; license must have the "MTA" prefix.
EXPERIENCE: One (1) year of full-time experience as a Clinical Laboratory Scientist.
Desired Qualifications
Applicants with training from a National Accrediting Agency for Clinical Laboratory Sciences (NAACLS) approved institution are desired.
Selection Process
Application Procedure: Applications will be accepted until a sufficient number of qualified applications are received. To receive priority consideration for this excellent opportunity, please complete and submit the online employment application and supplemental questionnaire as soon as possible. Resumes will not be accepted in lieu of the application and/or supplemental questionnaire.
There will be a competitive evaluation of qualifications based on the information provided in your Application and the Supplemental Questionnaire. The most highly qualified candidates, based on the evaluation results, will be referred for an interview. Be sure to include in your application and supplemental questions your experience in meeting the minimum requirements.
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Professional Unit
San Bernardino County offers a range of benefit programs for employees and their eligible dependents. These include health, dental, vision, and life insurance, as well as a variety of other voluntary benefits. Programs and benefit amounts vary and are based on bargaining unit, family size, hire date, plan selection, and number of hours worked.
Please review the appropriate * for more information
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*Retirement benefits subject to change.
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Instructions: The information from your complete County Application and the Supplemental Questions below will be used to determine whether applicants meet the minimum requirements for this position, and will provide the basis for a competitive evaluation with other candidates in the selection process. It is to your advantage to provide complete, organized and detailed responses to each question. Do not refer to a resume. All work experience listed on the Supplemental Questionnaire must also be listed in the "Work Experience" section of your County Application in order to be evaluated.

• I have read and understand the above statement.

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Shift Availability: Must be available to work ALL SHIFTS (Day, Evening, Night, Weekend, Rotating, Swing, and Holidays). Note: if you do not indicate availability for all shifts, your application will be disqualified.

• Yes, I am available to work all shifts (Day, Evening, Night, Weekend, Rotating, Swing, and Holidays).
• No, I am not available to work all shifts.

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License: Do you possess a Clinical Laboratory Scientist (CLS) license issued by the State of California Department of Public Health?

• Yes
• No

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License: Do you possess a generalist license which includes the "MTA" prefix?

• Yes
• No

05
License: Provide your California CLS license number and expiration date.If you do not possess a California CLS license, indicate N/A.
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Education & Pre-Licensure: If you do not possess a CLS license, have you graduated from a CDPH approved CLS training program, and are you eligible to sit for a CDPH approved certification examination for California CLS licensure?NOTE: Proof of successful completion of an approved CDPH CLS training program and eligibility to sit for California CLS licensure must be attached to your online application or submitted via email to employment@hr.sbcounty.gov with the Subject Line: CLS I Attachment.

• Yes
• No

07
ARMC Students: Are you a current ARMC CLS student scheduled to graduate in the next month (30 days)?NOTE: If applying under this option, candidates must attach a letter or notice from their Program Director indicating they are in good standing in the program and are on-track to graduate within one month (30 days).

• Yes
• No

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CLS Experience: Indicate below the area(s) in which you possess experience as a licensed CLS. Check all that apply.

• Blood Bank
• Chemistry
• Coagulation
• Hematology
• Microbiology
• Serology
• Urinalysis
• None of the Above
• Other

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Experience: If you indicated experience in question above, describe your experience. Include the employer name, dates of employment and equipment used. If no experience, indicate N/A.
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CLS Experience: Indicate below if you possess six (6) months of experience as a licensed CLS.

• Yes, I possess at least six (6) months of experience as a CLS
• No, I do not possess at least six (6) months of experience as a CLS

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Medical Technology Training: Did you complete your training at a National Accrediting Agency for Clinical Laboratory Sciences (NAACLS) approved institution?

• Yes
• No

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Medical Technology Training: If you completed your training at a NAACLS approved institution, provide the name of the hospital, number of beds, and whether it was a teaching facility. If none, indicate "N/A". Ex. Arrowhead Regional Medical Center (ARMC), 456 bed, acute care teaching hospital. ARMC is a NAACLS approved institution.
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Applicant Acknowledgement - Notification via email: As part of our efforts to increase efficiency and promote conservation of resources, human resources uses email to communicate with applicants. Therefore, all future communications regarding this recruitment, including applicant status and testing notifications, will be made via email. Each applicant needs their own email address. We strongly encourage you, as an applicant, to ensure that the email address you have provided us with your application is current, secure, confidential, and readily accessible to you. Adjust Spam and/or other filters so that our emails are accepted. Please carefully read any notices that we send you and follow any instructions provided in a timely manner. We will not be responsible in any way if you do not receive our emails (i.e., for the non-delivery of our emails or if you fail to check your e-mail on a timely basis).

• I acknowledge that I have read, understood, and agree to the above.

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Applicant Acknowledgement - Application Complete: Thank you for taking the time to complete this application and supplemental questionnaire. Please be sure to review all information provided prior to submitting it as you cannot update or revise it once submitted. Your submitted application will be reviewed and evaluated as is. Please do not refer to a resume or other documentation in lieu of completing the employment history section or responding to the supplemental questions; they will not be reviewed or considered.
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