Clinical Laboratory Scientist (CLS)

Sutter Health•Yuba City, CA

1d•$66 - $93

About The Position

This is a limited-term position with an anticipated duration of approximately six months. 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. If assigned to the Transfusion Service, the role also performs testing, manages blood inventory, prepares blood products, and issues products for transfusion. The employee follows applicable regulations, codes, policies, and procedures to protect patient privacy and ensure testing safety and reliability. 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 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 aimed at ensuring 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, and quality assurance.
Perform waived, moderate, or high complexity testing as classified by CLIA.
If assigned to the Transfusion Service, manage blood inventory, prepare blood products, and issue blood products for transfusion.
Follow applicable local, state, and federal regulations, codes, policies, and procedures to protect patient privacy and ensure safety and reliable testing.
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.
Organize and prioritize duties to complete assigned tasks within expected timeframes.