Clinical Laboratory Scientist II

Sutter Health • Jackson, MS

1d • $63 - $79

About The Position

Executes procedures in assigned areas of the Laboratory to deliver accurate results in a timely manner. Maintains competence in pre-analytic, analytic, and post-analytic procedures on biological specimens that help health care providers diagnose, treat, monitor, and prevent 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 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 in biology or a related field.
• California Licensed Clinical Laboratory Scientist (CLS).
• 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 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 job duties and tasks for timely completion.

Responsibilities

• Perform pre-analytic, analytic, and post-analytic procedures on biological specimens.
• Perform routine and complex laboratory procedures, including phlebotomy, specimen processing, quality control, quality assurance, and waived, moderate, or high complexity testing.
• If 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 reliable testing.
• Respond appropriately to fluctuations in workload, unexpected situations, equipment or information systems failures, shift hand-offs, STAT orders, specimen integrity issues, and pending logs or priority assignments.
• Organize and prioritize duties to complete assigned tasks within expected timeframes.
• Interact compassionately and effectively with patients of diverse ages, backgrounds, values, beliefs, and behaviors.

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Mid Level