Clinical Lab Scientist Generalist

Sutter Health•Livermore, CA

About The Position

Executes procedures in assigned Laboratory areas to deliver accurate results in a timely manner. Maintains competence in pre-analytic, analytic, and post-analytic procedures on biological specimens to support health care providers in diagnosing, treating, monitoring, and preventing disease. Performs 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, performs moderate or high complexity testing and related duties, including blood inventory management, blood product preparation, and issuing blood products for transfusion. Adheres to local, state, and federal regulations, codes, policies, and procedures to protect patient privacy and maintain safety and reliable testing.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree provided prior to start date.
California Licensed Clinical Laboratory Scientist (CLSL-CA) provided prior to start date.
Two years of recent relevant experience.
Demonstrated knowledge and technical competence in routine specimen collection, preparation, testing applications, laboratory operations, and quality assurance in assigned clinical specialty areas appropriate for licensure.
Ability to accurately, precisely, and reliably perform duties and assigned tasks.
Sound judgment and problem-solving skills relevant to assigned duties.
Ability to compassionately and effectively interact with patients of diverse ages, backgrounds, values, beliefs, and behaviors.
Knowledge of applicable local, state, and federal regulations, codes, policies, and procedures aimed at ensuring patient privacy and safety.

Responsibilities

Perform pre-analytic, analytic, and post-analytic procedures on biological specimens.
Perform laboratory procedures including phlebotomy, specimen processing, quality control, quality assurance, and waived, moderate, or high complexity testing.
When assigned to the Transfusion Service, perform testing, manage blood inventory, prepare blood products, and issue blood products for transfusion.
Follow applicable regulations, codes, policies, and procedures to protect patient privacy and ensure safety and reliable testing.
Organize and prioritize duties to complete tasks within expected timeframes.
Respond appropriately to fluctuations in workload, unexpected equipment or information-system problems, shift hand-offs, STAT orders, specimen integrity issues, and pending logs or priority assignments.
Follow standard practices, processes, and procedures in sequence.