Clinical Lab Scientist

Sutter Health•San Francisco, CA

About The Position

Executes procedures in assigned areas of the Laboratory to deliver accurate results in a timely manner. 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. 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 duties such as blood inventory management, blood product preparation, and issuing blood products for transfusion. Adheres to applicable local, state, and federal regulations, codes, policies, and procedures to protect patient privacy and maintain safety and reliability in testing. Assignments and scope of duties are consistent with the type of CLS license.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree provided prior to 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 accurately, precisely, and reliably perform job duties and assigned tasks.
Sound judgment and problem-solving ability relevant to assigned duties.
Ability to manage workflow and respond appropriately to volume fluctuations, unexpected situations, hand-offs, STAT orders, and specimen integrity issues.
Knowledge of applicable local, state, and federal regulations, codes, policies, and procedures related to 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 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 reliability in testing.
Respond appropriately to fluctuations in volume, unexpected equipment or information-system problems, shift hand-offs, STAT test orders, and specimen integrity issues.
Review pending logs and priority assignments; organize and prioritize work to complete tasks within expected timeframes.
Follow standard practices, processes, and procedures in sequence.
Interact compassionately and effectively with patients of diverse ages, backgrounds, values, beliefs, and behaviors.