Clinical Laboratory Scientist (CLS)

Sutter Health•Yuba City, CA

23h

About The Position

This limited-term position has an anticipated duration of approximately six months. The Clinical Laboratory Scientist performs procedures in assigned laboratory areas to deliver accurate results in a timely manner and maintains competence in pre-analytic, analytic, and post-analytic procedures on biological specimens that support the diagnosis, treatment, monitoring, and prevention of disease. Duties include 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. For assignments in the Transfusion Service, duties may also include blood inventory management, blood product preparation, and issuing blood products for transfusion. Assignments and scope of duties are consistent with the type of CLS license. The role follows applicable local, state, and federal regulations, codes, policies, and procedures to protect patient privacy and ensure safety and reliable testing. This is a full-time, non-exempt position with 40 weekly hours, eight-hour shifts, a varied schedule, and rotating weekend requirements. The pay range is $66.15 to $92.61 per hour; the actual range may vary by primary work location, and starting pay considers factors including experience, education, skills, licensure, certifications, departmental equity, training, and organizational needs. Eligible positions include a comprehensive benefits package.

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, such as Chemistry, Special Chemistry, Hematology/Coagulation, Urinalysis, or Transfusion Service.
Ability to perform duties and assigned tasks accurately, precisely, and reliably.
Sound judgment and problem-solving ability relevant to assigned duties.
Ability to respond appropriately to workload fluctuations, unexpected situations, equipment or information-system failures, shift hand-offs, STAT orders, specimen integrity issues, pending logs, and priority assignments.
Ability to follow standard practices, processes, and procedures in sequence.
Knowledge of applicable local, state, and federal 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 laboratory procedures in assigned areas and deliver accurate, timely results.
Perform pre-analytic, analytic, and post-analytic procedures on biological specimens.
Carry out laboratory procedures such as phlebotomy, specimen processing, quality control, quality assurance, and waived, moderate, or high-complexity testing.
When assigned to the Transfusion Service, 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.
Respond appropriately to changes in workload, unexpected equipment or information-system failures, shift hand-offs, STAT test orders, specimen integrity issues, and pending or priority work.
Follow standard practices, processes, and procedures in sequence.
Organize and prioritize duties to complete work within expected timeframes.
Interact compassionately and effectively with patients of diverse ages, backgrounds, values, beliefs, and behaviors.