Clinical Laboratory Scientist

Sutter Health•Modesto, CA

About The Position

The Clinical Laboratory Scientist executes procedures in assigned laboratory areas 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 the diagnosis, treatment, monitoring, and prevention of disease. Work includes basic and complex laboratory procedures such as phlebotomy, specimen processing, quality control, quality assurance, and waived, moderate, or high complexity testing as classified under CLIA. If assigned to the Transfusion Service, the position performs moderate or high complexity testing and duties such as blood inventory management, blood product preparation, and issuing blood products for transfusion. The employee follows applicable local, state, and federal regulations, codes, policies, and procedures to protect patient privacy and maintain safety and reliable testing. Assignments and scope of duties are consistent with the type of CLS license. This is a limited-term position anticipated to last approximately six months.

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 and assigned tasks 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 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

Execute laboratory procedures to deliver accurate results in a timely manner.
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.
If 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 reliable testing.
Respond appropriately to changing workload, unexpected equipment or information-system failures, shift hand-offs, STAT test orders, specimen integrity issues, and pending or priority work.