Clinical Lab Scientist Generalist

Sutter Health•Oakland, CA

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 job description’s accountabilities, requirements, and qualifications are not exhaustive; management may revise the description or assign other tasks when circumstances change, such as emergencies, staffing changes, workload, or technical developments. This is a regular, non-exempt, full-time position at Sutter Health’s ABSMC-Summit Campus. The schedule is a day shift, 8 hours per shift, 40 hours per week, on Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, and Friday, with rotating weekends. The stated pay range is $66.36 to $82.88 per hour. Eligible positions include a comprehensive benefits package.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree from a four-year college or university, plus 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.
Current Clinical Lab Scientist license (CLSL).
Knowledge of laboratory test methods, specimen requirements, test limitations, and test interpretation sufficient to perform tests accurately and recognize and analyze problems.
Skills in operating, maintaining, and troubleshooting laboratory instruments; performing manual and automated test procedures; computer data entry and retrieval; and phlebotomy.
Ability to establish and maintain cooperative working relationships with coworkers.
Ability to read and interpret business periodicals, professional journals, technical procedures, and governmental regulations; write reports and manuals; and communicate information effectively.
Ability to apply advanced mathematical concepts and mathematical operations to laboratory-related tasks, including test reliability, validity, and analysis of variance.
Ability to solve practical problems with limited standardization and interpret written, oral, diagrammatic, or schedule-based instructions.

Responsibilities

Perform laboratory tests in applicable areas, including Blood Bank, Hematology, Chemistry, Coagulation, Urinalysis, and limited Microbiology.
Operate, maintain, and troubleshoot laboratory instruments.
Perform manual and automated test procedures.
Enter and retrieve data using a computer.
Recognize and analyze problems in laboratory test performance, calibration, and quality control.
Perform phlebotomy.
Prepare reports, business correspondence, and procedure manuals.
Present information and respond to questions from managers, clients, customers, and the general public.