Clinical Laboratory Scientist Generalist
About The Position
A Clinical Laboratory Scientist II (CLS II) at Sutter Medical Center of Santa Rosa is responsible for both routine and complex testing completed in assigned sections of the Clinical Laboratory (i.e., Chemistry, Microbiology, Hematology, Coagulation, or Urinalysis). 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: B.S. or B.A. in a biological science.
- Successful completion of a one year internship in a Clinical Laboratory Scientist program.
- CLSL-Licensed Clinical Lab Scientist
- Thorough knowledge of the field of clinical laboratory principles, procedures, and practices related to their assigned department (i.e., Microbiology, Chemistry, Blood Bank, or Hematology).
- Understands the concepts of: • Continuous Quality Improvement • Quality Control. • Proficiency Testing Programs. • MSDS Program. • Laboratory Safety (OSHA Guidelines, Chemical Hygiene). • Infection Control.
- Computer Skills- Capable of effectively utilizing word-processing and spreadsheet programs.
- Maintains a positive attitude.
- Understands basic statistical methods.
- Able to adjust in a positive manner to changes in work schedules and assignments based on the needs of the department.
- Capable of performing basic phlebotomy.
- Able to problem solve effectively.
- Capable of effectively utilizing the laboratory’s Information System.
- Demonstrated ability to work independently with a minimal amount of supervision.
- Ability to work independently, as part of a team or committee.
- Ability to prioritize and successfully complete their assigned workload in a stressful environment.
- Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with other hospital staff members to promote effective operations.
Nice To Haves
- Minimum of 2,080 hours experience as a Clinical Laboratory Scientist in an acute care hospital setting.
Responsibilities
- Assists in the training of newly hired Clinical Laboratory Scientists.
- Appropriately prepare reagents, controls, or standards for the proper operation of the instrumentation and sample testing.
- Completion of other duties or assignments as required.
- Demonstrates positive customer relations.
- Follows established laboratory and hospital policies and procedures.
- Good communication skills (both orally and in writing).
- Good organizational skills.
- Maintains an effective, uncluttered, and safe working environment.
- Maintains good basic work habits (i.e., arriving to work on time, takes their lunches and breaks according to established procedures).
- May act as an “Interim” Supervising CLS.
- Provides direction for Laboratory Assistants (as required) when their Supervisor is not present.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
