Clinical Lab Scientist Generalist

Sutter Health•Burlingame, CA

1d•Onsite

About The Position

The Clinical Lab Scientist Generalist executes procedures in assigned areas of the Laboratory to deliver accurate results in a timely manner. This role maintains competence to perform pre-analytic, analytic and post-analytic procedures on biological specimens to aid health care providers in the diagnosis, treatment, monitoring and prevention of disease. The Generalist performs a variety of basic and complex Laboratory procedures, including phlebotomy, specimen processing, quality control, quality assurance, and waived, moderate or high complexity testing (as classified by CLIA). If assigned to the Transfusion Service, duties include moderate or high complexity testing, blood inventory management, blood product preparation, and issuing blood products for transfusion. The position requires adherence to all local/state/federal regulations, codes, policies and procedures to ensure patient privacy and maintain the highest level of safety and reliability in testing. Assignments and scope of duties are consistent with the type of license held (CLS - Generalist or limited CLS license).

Requirements

Bachelor's degree provided prior to start date
CLSL-CA Licensed Clinical Lab Scientist provided prior to start date
Demonstrated knowledge and technical competence in routine specimen collection, preparation, testing applications, laboratory operations, and quality assurance in one or more assigned clinical specialty areas (e.g., Chemistry, Special Chemistry, Hematology/Coagulation, Urinalysis and Transfusion Service)
Ability to accurately, precisely, and reliably perform job duties and assigned tasks
Demonstrates sound judgment and problem solving relevant to assigned duties
Ability to compassionately and effectively interact with patients of diverse ages, backgrounds, values, beliefs and behaviors
Ability to follow standard practices, processes, and procedures in sequence
Knowledge of applicable local/state/federal regulations, codes, policies, and procedures aimed at ensuring the privacy and safety of patients

Responsibilities

Execute procedures in assigned areas of the Laboratory to deliver accurate results in a timely manner
Maintain competence to perform pre-analytic, analytic and post-analytic procedures on biological specimens
Perform a variety of basic and complex Laboratory procedures, including phlebotomy, specimen processing, quality control, quality assurance, and waived, moderate or high complexity testing
Perform moderate or high complexity testing and other duties such as blood inventory management, blood product preparation, and issuing blood products for transfusion (if assigned to the Transfusion Service)
Adhere to all local/state/federal regulations, codes, policies and procedures to ensure patient privacy and maintain the highest level of safety and reliability in testing
Appropriately respond to fluctuations in volume
Appropriately respond to unexpected situations or problems such as equipment or information systems failure
Appropriately respond to shift-to-shift hand-offs
Appropriately respond to STAT test orders
Appropriately respond to specimen integrity issues
Regularly review pending logs, priority assignments, etc.
Organize and prioritize job duties and assigned tasks for completion within expected timeframes