Clinical Lab Scientist

Sutter Health•Palo Alto, CA

17h

About The Position

The Clinical Lab Scientist provides laboratory testing services. Duties include obtaining specimens, performing testing, preparing specimens for transportation, providing laboratory reports, participating in quality control and quality assurance programs, and maintaining laboratory equipment. Clinical Laboratory Scientists of all levels must demonstrate good judgment and technical skill. The role requires the ability to work independently, accept, implement, and evaluate change, and perform routine and advanced laboratory procedures with minimum supervision. The scientist is expected to have knowledge of phlebotomy, specimen handling and processing, and laboratory information systems, as well as the ability to operate and troubleshoot essential laboratory and office equipment. This is a regular, non-exempt, part-time position scheduled for 20 hours per week on day shifts, with variable days and rotating weekends. The posted pay range is $66.80 to $85.69 per hour. Eligible positions include a comprehensive benefits package.

Requirements

Clinical Laboratory Scientist license required upon hire.
Demonstrated good judgment and technical skill.
Ability to work independently and with minimum supervision.
Ability to accept, implement, and evaluate change.
Knowledge of phlebotomy, specimen handling, and specimen processing.
Experience with laboratory information systems.
Expert knowledge and ability to perform in all assigned technical areas of the laboratory.
Basic knowledge of operating and troubleshooting essential laboratory and office equipment.

Nice To Haves

One year of continuous experience as a Clinical Laboratory Scientist is preferred.
For Clinical Laboratory Scientists without experience, prior clinical laboratory or healthcare experience and three years with Palo Alto Medical Foundation are preferred. Equivalency is determined by the Laboratory Director and Personnel office staff.