Clinical Lab Scientist Generalist

Sutter Health • Oakland, CA

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About The Position

The Clinical Lab Scientist Generalist may be required to perform tests in all areas of the Clinical Laboratory, including Blood Bank, Hematology, Chemistry, Coagulation, Urinalysis, and limited Microbiology. The listed accountabilities, requirements, and qualifications describe the current job but are not exhaustive; management may revise the job description or assign other tasks when circumstances change.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree from a four-year college or university and one year of training, or an equivalent combination of education and experience meeting state requirements; equivalent experience may be accepted in lieu of the required degree or diploma.
• Clinical Lab Scientist license (CLSL).
• Knowledge of laboratory test methods, specimen requirements, test limitations, and test interpretations sufficient to perform tests accurately and recognize and analyze problems.
• Skill in operating, maintaining, and troubleshooting laboratory instruments.
• Skill in manual and automated testing, computer keyboard data entry and retrieval, and phlebotomy.
• Ability to read and interpret business periodicals, professional journals, technical procedures, and governmental regulations.
• Ability to write reports, business correspondence, and procedure manuals and to present information and respond to questions.
• Ability to apply advanced mathematical concepts and mathematical operations, including to test reliability, validity, and analysis of variance.
• Ability to solve practical problems and interpret instructions in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form.

Responsibilities

• Perform laboratory tests in areas including Blood Bank, Hematology, Chemistry, Coagulation, Urinalysis, and limited Microbiology.
• Operate, maintain, and troubleshoot laboratory instruments.
• Perform manual and automated test procedures.
• Recognize and analyze problems in laboratory test performance, calibration, and quality control.
• Perform phlebotomy.
• Enter and retrieve data using a computer.
• Establish and maintain cooperative working relationships with coworkers.
• Read, interpret, and communicate technical and professional information; write reports, correspondence, and procedure manuals; and respond to questions.
• Apply advanced mathematical concepts and operations to laboratory-related work.
• Solve practical problems and interpret written, oral, diagrammatic, or scheduled instructions.

Benefits

• Eligible positions include a comprehensive benefits package.

What This Job Offers