Clinical Laboratory Scientist (CLS)

Sutter Health•Modesto, CA

About The Position

The Clinical Laboratory Scientist executes procedures in assigned laboratory areas to provide accurate results in a timely manner. The role maintains competence in pre-analytic, analytic, and post-analytic procedures on biological specimens to support healthcare providers in diagnosing, treating, monitoring, and preventing disease. It 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. In the Transfusion Service, duties may include moderate- or high-complexity testing, blood inventory management, blood product preparation, and issuing blood products for transfusion. The position follows applicable regulations, codes, policies, and procedures to protect patient privacy and promote safe, reliable testing.

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 respond appropriately to fluctuations in volume, unexpected equipment or information-system problems, 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 regulations, codes, policies, and procedures concerning patient privacy and safety.
Ability to organize and prioritize duties and tasks for completion within expected timeframes.

Responsibilities

Execute laboratory procedures in assigned areas and deliver accurate results in a timely manner.
Perform pre-analytic, analytic, and post-analytic procedures on biological specimens.
Perform 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 products for transfusion.
Follow applicable local, state, and federal regulations, codes, policies, and procedures to maintain patient privacy and safety.