Clinical Laboratory Scientist (CLS)

Sutter Health•Modesto, CA

3d•$66 - $93

About The Position

The Clinical Laboratory Scientist performs procedures in assigned areas of the Laboratory 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 health care providers in diagnosing, treating, monitoring, and preventing disease. The position performs basic and complex Laboratory procedures, including phlebotomy, specimen processing, quality control, quality assurance, and waived, moderate, or high complexity testing as classified under CLIA. When assigned to the Transfusion Service, the role also performs moderate or high complexity testing, manages blood inventory, prepares blood products, and issues products for transfusion. The incumbent follows applicable local, state, and federal regulations, codes, policies, and procedures to protect patient privacy and support 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 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 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.
Respond appropriately to changes in workload, equipment or information-system failures, shift hand-offs, STAT orders, specimen integrity issues, and pending or priority work.
Follow standard practices, processes, procedures, and applicable regulations to ensure patient privacy and safety.
Organize and prioritize duties to complete assigned tasks within expected timeframes.
Interact compassionately and effectively with patients of diverse ages, backgrounds, values, beliefs, and behaviors.