Clinical Laboratory Scientist Generalist

Sutter Health•Berkeley, CA

About The Position

The Clinical Laboratory Scientist Generalist may perform testing across areas of the Clinical Laboratory, including Blood Bank, Hematology, Chemistry, Coagulation, Urinalysis, and limited Microbiology. The role calibrates, maintains, and troubleshoots laboratory instruments and methods; performs record keeping and quality-control surveillance; resolves instrument and method issues; and carries out specimen processing and clerical functions as needed. The scientist must work efficiently under pressure and complete selected tests within STAT time frames. In Blood Bank, the role resolves antibody problems and ABO discrepancies, prepares components, selects appropriate blood for transfusion, and identifies and investigates transfusion reactions. The position may also train new CLS staff members, CLS students, and Laboratory Assistants. The listed accountabilities and qualifications are not exhaustive, and management may revise duties as circumstances change.

Requirements

Bachelor's or master's degree; equivalent experience may be accepted in lieu of the required degree or diploma.
One-year internship in an approved Clinical Laboratory Scientist Program leading to licensure by the State of California.
Meet applicable CLIA qualifications for performing high-complexity testing, including the required state license where required and one of the specified qualifying education or prior-qualification pathways.
Current California Laboratory Technologist License required, or a Doctor of Medicine qualification as specified in the posting.
Recent laboratory experience, including Hematology, Blood Bank, and Chemistry.
Knowledge of and recent experience with automated analyzers, including maintenance and troubleshooting.
Knowledge and understanding of quality control and required record keeping.
Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
Good organizational and communication skills.
Ability to prioritize work in a stressful environment.
Strong interpersonal skills.
Ability to absorb and accept changing regulations.

Nice To Haves

Medical Technologist (MT) certification preferred.

Responsibilities

Perform tests in laboratory areas including Blood Bank, Hematology, Chemistry, Coagulation, Urinalysis, and limited Microbiology.
Calibrate, maintain, and troubleshoot Clinical Laboratory instruments and methods.
Perform required record keeping and quality-control surveillance, and resolve problems with instruments and methods.
Perform specimen processing and clerical functions as needed.
Complete selected tests within STAT time frames while working efficiently under pressure.
Resolve antibody problems and ABO discrepancies in Blood Bank.
Prepare blood components and select appropriate blood for transfusion.
Identify and work up transfusion reactions.
Train new CLS staff members, CLS students, and Laboratory Assistants.