Clinical Lab Scientist

Sutter Health•San Francisco, CA

3d•$70 - $98

About The Position

The Clinical Lab Scientist executes procedures in assigned laboratory areas to deliver accurate results in a timely manner. The role 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. Duties may include basic and complex laboratory procedures such as phlebotomy, specimen processing, quality control, quality assurance, and waived, moderate, or high complexity testing as classified by CLIA. When assigned to the Transfusion Service, the position performs moderate or high complexity testing and may manage blood inventory, prepare blood products, and issue blood products for transfusion. The role follows applicable local, state, and federal regulations, codes, policies, and procedures to protect patient privacy and ensure safety and reliable testing. Assignments and scope of duties are consistent with the type of CLS license. This is a regular, non-exempt, part-time position with varied shifts, variable days, eight-hour shifts, and 20 weekly hours. Weekend work is required as needed. The listed pay range is $69.88 to $97.82 per hour; actual starting pay may vary based on factors including experience, education, skills, licensure, certifications, departmental equity, training, and organizational needs. Eligible positions include a comprehensive benefits package.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree completed prior to the start date.
CLS-Clinical Lab Scientist Generalist certification and licensure.
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.
Ability to perform duties and assigned tasks accurately, precisely, and reliably, using sound judgment and problem-solving skills.
Ability to interact compassionately and effectively 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, and federal regulations, codes, policies, and procedures aimed at ensuring patient privacy and safety.
Ability to organize and prioritize duties and tasks for completion within expected timeframes.

Responsibilities

Perform pre-analytic, analytic, and post-analytic procedures on biological specimens.
Perform basic and complex laboratory procedures, including phlebotomy, specimen processing, quality control, quality assurance, and testing of waived, moderate, or high complexity.
When assigned to the Transfusion Service, perform testing and duties such as blood inventory management, blood product preparation, and issuing blood products for transfusion.
Follow applicable regulations, codes, policies, and procedures to protect patient privacy and maintain safety and reliability in testing.
Manage workflow in response to volume fluctuations, unexpected problems, shift hand-offs, STAT orders, specimen integrity issues, and pending logs or priority assignments.