Clinical Laboratory Scientist (CLS)

Sutter Health•Modesto, CA

About The Position

The Clinical Laboratory Scientist executes procedures in assigned areas of the Laboratory to deliver accurate results in a timely manner. The role maintains competence in pre-analytic, analytic, and post-analytic procedures on biological specimens to support health care providers in diagnosing, treating, monitoring, and preventing disease. The position 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. When assigned to the Transfusion Service, the role also performs moderate or high complexity testing, manages blood inventory, prepares blood products, and issues blood products for transfusion. The scientist follows applicable local, state, and federal regulations, codes, policies, and procedures to protect patient privacy and ensure safe 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 assigned clinical specialty areas.
Ability to perform duties accurately, precisely, and reliably.
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 regulations, codes, policies, and procedures concerning 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 laboratory procedures, including phlebotomy, specimen processing, quality control, quality assurance, and waived, moderate, or high complexity testing.
When 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 maintain safety and reliability in testing.
Respond appropriately to changes in workload, unexpected equipment or information-system problems, shift hand-offs, STAT orders, and specimen integrity issues.
Review pending logs and priority assignments and organize work to complete duties within expected timeframes.