Clinical Laboratory Scientist

Sutter Health•Santa Rosa, NM

21h•$63 - $78•Onsite

About The Position

A Clinical Laboratory Scientist II (CLS II) at Sutter Medical Center of Santa Rosa is responsible for both routine and complex testing completed in assigned sections of the Clinical Laboratory (i.e., Chemistry, Microbiology, Hematology, Coagulation, or Urinalysis).

Requirements

Bachelor's degree (B.S. or B.A. in a biological science).
Successful completion of a one year internship in a Clinical Laboratory Scientist program.
Licensed Clinical Lab Scientist (CLSL).
Minimum of 2,080 hours experience as a Clinical Laboratory Scientist in an acute care hospital setting.
Thorough knowledge of the field of clinical laboratory principles, procedures, and practices related to their assigned department (Microbiology, Chemistry, Blood Bank, or Hematology).
Understands the concepts of Continuous Quality Improvement, Quality Control, Proficiency Testing Programs, MSDS Program, Laboratory Safety (OSHA Guidelines, Chemical Hygiene), and Infection Control.
Capable of effectively utilizing word-processing and spreadsheet programs.
Understands basic statistical methods.
Capable of performing basic phlebotomy.
Able to problem solve effectively.
Capable of effectively utilizing the laboratory’s Information System.
Demonstrated ability to work independently with a minimal amount of supervision.
Good communication skills (both orally and in writing).
Ability to work independently, as part of a team or committee.
Good organizational skills.
Demonstrates positive customer relations.
Ability to prioritize and successfully complete their assigned workload in a stressful environment.
Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with other hospital staff members to promote effective operations.

Nice To Haves

Maintains a positive attitude.
Able to adjust in a positive manner to changes in work schedules and assignments based on the needs of the department.
Customer Service Skills: Demonstrates an understanding of customer’s needs, takes the appropriate actions to meet customer’s needs, takes personal responsibility to meet customer’s needs, takes the personal actions required to enhance the relationships with customers, advocates for the customer.

Responsibilities

Performs routine and complex testing in assigned sections of the Clinical Laboratory (Chemistry, Microbiology, Hematology, Coagulation, or Urinalysis).
Prepares reagents, controls, or standards for instrumentation and sample testing.
Assists in the training of newly hired Clinical Laboratory Scientists.
Maintains an effective, uncluttered, and safe working environment.
Provides direction for Laboratory Assistants when their Supervisor is not present.
May act as an “Interim” Supervising CLS.
Follows established laboratory and hospital policies and procedures.
Completes other duties or assignments as required.
Maintains good basic work habits (i.e., arriving to work on time, takes their lunches and breaks according to established procedures).