Clinical Laboratory Scientist

Sutter Health•Modesto, CA

4d•$63 - $88

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 applicable 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).
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 job duties and assigned tasks accurately, precisely, and reliably, with sound judgment and problem-solving skills.
Ability to follow standard practices, processes, and procedures in sequence.
Knowledge of applicable local, state, and federal regulations, codes, policies, and procedures related 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.
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 testing reliability.
Manage workflow in response to fluctuating volume, unexpected problems, shift hand-offs, STAT orders, specimen integrity issues, and pending logs or priority assignments.
Organize and prioritize assigned duties to complete work within expected timeframes.
Interact compassionately and effectively with patients of diverse ages and backgrounds.