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Tenet Health

Microbiology Section Lab Supervisor

Modesto, CA

  • Medical

  • Dental

  • Vision

  • Life

  • Retirement

  • PTO

... hospital by acting in a caring, courteous and confidential manner towards patients, visitors ... and crisis situations, subject to irregular hours, increased stress due to multiple calls and ...

Tenet Health

Microbiology Section Lab Supervisor

Modesto, CA

  • Medical

  • Dental

  • Vision

  • Life

  • Retirement

  • PTO

... hospital by acting in a caring, courteous and confidential manner towards patients, visitors ... and crisis situations, subject to irregular hours, increased stress due to multiple calls and ...

Tenet Health

Microbiology Section Lab Supervisor

Modesto, CA · On-site

$53.73 - $85.94/hr

  • Medical

  • Dental

  • Vision

  • Life

  • Retirement

  • PTO

... hospital by acting in a caring, courteous and confidential manner towards patients, visitors ... and crisis situations, subject to irregular hours, increased stress due to multiple calls and ...

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What is a crisis actor?

A crisis actor is a performer who participates in simulated emergency scenarios for training purposes. They help first responders, medical personnel, and law enforcement practice their response to disasters or critical incidents. These actors realistically portray victims, witnesses, or others affected by crises to create a more immersive training experience. Crisis actors are commonly used in military drills, medical disaster preparedness, and emergency response exercises.

What does a crisis actor do during training exercises?

During training exercises, Crisis Actors are assigned roles that simulate victims, bystanders, or other key figures in emergency scenarios. Their workday may involve rehearsing assigned roles, collaborating with exercise coordinators and emergency responders, and participating in multiple, sometimes physically demanding, simulation events. Actors may be required to wear makeup or prosthetics for realism, follow scripted or improvised storylines, and debrief with team members after exercises. Collaboration with other actors and emergency personnel is ongoing to ensure the training goals are met and safety standards are maintained. This dynamic environment may mean variable hours and locations depending on the agency or organization conducting the simulation.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as a crisis actor?

To thrive as a Crisis Actor, you need strong acting skills, improvisational ability, and experience in role-playing for emergency response training. Familiarity with incident command systems and safety protocols, as well as completion of crisis simulation training, are often required. Adaptability, professionalism, and effective communication help individuals stand out in high-pressure, dynamic training environments. These skills are important because they ensure realistic training scenarios that effectively prepare emergency personnel for real-life crisis situations.

How can I be a crisis actor?

To become a crisis actor, individuals typically need acting experience, strong improvisation skills, and the ability to portray emotional responses convincingly. Some roles may require training in emergency procedures or familiarity with specific scenarios, and actors often work with production companies or agencies that specialize in simulation exercises or training drills.

How much do crisis actors make?

Crisis actors typically earn between $20 and $100 per hour, depending on the event, location, and experience. Pay can vary widely, with some roles paying flat rates for specific assignments or events, and others paying hourly wages for ongoing work. Many crisis actors are hired on a freelance basis and may need to provide their own costumes and equipment.

What training is required for crisis acting?

Crisis actors typically do not require formal certification but often undergo training in acting, improvisation, and emergency procedures to convincingly portray roles in simulations or training exercises. Some may receive instruction on safety protocols, communication skills, and scenario-specific details to enhance realism and effectiveness.

What cities near Ripon, CA are hiring for Crisis Actor jobs?

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Infographic showing various Crisis Actor job openings in Ripon, CA as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 2% As Needed, 76% Full Time, 20% Part Time, and 2% Contract. Highlights an 94% Physical, 2% Hybrid, and 4% Remote job distribution.

Supervisor - Clinical Lab Scientist (CLS) - $54-86 per hour

Tenet North Cal

Modesto, CA • On-site

$54 - $86/hr

Other

Re-posted 10 days ago

Job description

Tenet North Cal is seeking a Clinical Lab Scientist (CLS) Supervisor for a job in Modesto, California.

Job Description & Requirements
  • Specialty: Clinical Lab Scientist (CLS)
  • Discipline: Allied Health Professional
  • Duration: Ongoing
  • 40 hours per week
  • Shift: 8 hours
  • Employment Type: Staff

Shift: Days

Job type: Full Time

POSITION SUMMARY:

Reporting to the Laboratory Director, the Section Supervisor is a Clinical Laboratory Scientist, (CLS), responsible for supervising one section of the Lab, correctly performing technical procedures and Quality Control, operating and maintaining instrumentation and taking steps necessary to assure quality results and performing other duties as needed.  Every employee of the laboratory at Doctors Medical Center is expected to promote the mission and philosophy of the hospital by acting in a caring, courteous and confidential manner towards patients, visitors, colleagues, and staff by performing their duties and responsibilities according to the expected standards.  Every member of the Laboratory Staff is expected to perform their duties and to accept the responsibility of the accuracy of their work as dictated in their Professional Standards as Clinical Laboratory Scientist or Health Care Workers. Staff members will maintain confidentiality of all reports, maintain the integrity of identification of patient samples and will perform designated tasks which will enable the laboratory to comply with all regulatory standards of Clinical and Anatomic Laboratories.

Minimum Education: Bachelors Degree - Medical Technology/Biological Science, Medical Technologist Internship

Minimum Experience/Skills: One to three years experience preferred.

License/Certificates/Credentials: 

  • California Clinical Laboratory Scientist license
  • ASCP Registry recommended

Physical Demands:

  • Moderate walking, standing.
  • Lift/position up to 30 lbs. 
  • Push/pull up to 50 lbs of force. 
  • Reaching, stooping, bending, kneeling, crouching. 
  • Manual dexterity and mobility. 
  • Touch, auditory and visual perception and acuity. 
  • Adequate vocal pitch and volume.

Vision Requirements: Sufficient perceptive acuity (vision and hearing) to perform all the related duties of the position.

Working Conditions:  Regularly exposed to the risk of contagious and blood borne diseases, subject to varying and unpredictable situations, exposure to unpleasant elements (accidents, injuries, illness), emergency and crisis situations, subject to irregular hours, increased stress due to multiple calls and inquiries, occasional exposure to radiation hazards, radioactive substances and biohazard material.

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Tenet North Cal Job ID #2503034066. Posted job title: Allied Health Clinical Laboratory Scientist Supervisor

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