Clinical Laboratory Scientist, Float Pool
About The Position
The Clinical Laboratory Scientist works as part of the fulfillment center float pool, taking assignments across Sutter Health locations in the Sacramento Valley, including Sacramento, Roseville, Auburn, Davis, and Vallejo. The role performs laboratory procedures to produce accurate and timely results and maintains competence in pre-analytic, analytic, and post-analytic procedures on biological specimens to support diagnosis, treatment, monitoring, and disease prevention. Duties may include basic and complex laboratory procedures such as phlebotomy, specimen processing, quality control and assurance, and waived, moderate, or high-complexity testing under CLIA. When assigned to Transfusion Service, the role may perform testing, manage blood inventory, prepare blood products, and issue products for transfusion. Assignments and scope of duties are consistent with the type of CLS license. The employee follows applicable regulations and procedures to protect patient privacy and ensure safety and reliable testing.
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 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 interact compassionately and effectively with patients of diverse ages, backgrounds, values, beliefs, and behaviors.
- Ability to follow standard practices, processes, and procedures in sequence.
- Knowledge of applicable local, state, and federal regulations, codes, policies, and procedures concerning patient privacy and safety.
- Ability to organize and prioritize job duties and tasks.
Responsibilities
- Perform laboratory procedures in assigned areas and deliver accurate results in a timely manner.
- Perform pre-analytic, analytic, and post-analytic procedures on biological specimens.
- Perform phlebotomy, specimen processing, quality control, quality assurance, and waived, moderate, or high-complexity testing as assigned.
- When assigned to Transfusion Service, perform testing, manage blood inventory, prepare blood products, and issue blood products for transfusion.
- Respond appropriately to fluctuations in workload, unexpected problems such as equipment or information systems failures, shift hand-offs, STAT orders, and specimen integrity issues.
- Review pending logs and priority assignments regularly.
- Follow applicable regulations, codes, policies, and procedures to protect patient privacy and maintain safety and reliable testing.
- Organize and prioritize duties to complete assigned tasks within expected timeframes.
Benefits
- Comprehensive benefits package for eligible positions.
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Job Type
Full-time
