Clinical Lab Scientist Generalist

Sutter Health•Oakland, CA

1d•$62 - $79

About The Position

This position may be required to perform tests in all areas of the Clinical Laboratory including, but not limited to: Blood Bank, Hematology, Chemistry, Coagulation, Urinalysis and limited Microbiology. These Principal Accountabilities, Requirements and Qualifications are not exhaustive, but are merely the most descriptive of the current job. Management reserves the right to revise the job description or require that other tasks be performed when the circumstances of the job change (for example, emergencies, staff changes, workload, or technical development).

Requirements

Bachelor's: from four-year college or university; and one year training or equivalent combination of education and experience meeting state requirements from four-year college or university; and one year training or equivalent combination of education and experience meeting state requirements.
CLSL-Licensed Clinical Lab Scientist
Knowledge of laboratory test methods, specimen requirements, test limitations, test interpretations sufficient to perform tests accurately and to recognize and analyze problems effectively.
Skill in operating, maintaining, and troubleshooting laboratory instruments.
Skill in performing manual and automated test procedures.
Skill in computer keyboard data entry/retrieval.
Skill in the recognition and analysis of problems in laboratory test performance, calibration and QC.
Skill in establishing and maintaining cooperative working relationships with coworkers.
Skill in phlebotomy.
Language Skills Ability to read, analyze, and interpret general business periodicals, professional journals, technical procedures, or governmental regulations. Ability to write reports, business correspondence, and procedure manuals. Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from managers, clients, customers, and the general public.
Mathematical Skills Ability to apply advanced mathematical concepts such as exponents, logarithms, quadratic equations, and permutations. Ability to apply mathematical operations to such tasks as frequency distribution, determination of test reliability and validity, and analysis of variance.
Reasoning Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations where only limited standardization exists. Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form.