Clinical Laboratory Scientist

Sutter Health•Modesto, 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 local, state and federal regulations, codes, policies and procedures to ensure 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 perform duties and assigned tasks accurately, precisely and reliably.
Sound judgment and problem-solving ability relevant to assigned duties.
Ability to appropriately manage workflow and respond to volume fluctuations, unexpected problems, shift hand-offs, STAT orders and specimen integrity issues.
Ability to follow standard practices, processes and procedures in sequence.
Knowledge of applicable local, state and federal regulations, codes, policies and procedures relating 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.
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.
Manage workflow by responding appropriately to volume fluctuations, unexpected situations or equipment/information-systems failures, shift hand-offs, STAT orders, specimen integrity issues, and pending logs or priority assignments.
Follow standard practices, processes and procedures in sequence.
Organize and prioritize duties and tasks for completion within expected timeframes.
Interact compassionately and effectively with patients of diverse ages, backgrounds, values, beliefs and behaviors.