Technical Specialist, Clinical Laboratory Scientist - Hematology, Urinalysis, Coagulation

Sutter Health•Modesto, CA

About The Position

Functions as the technical and clinical subject matter expert in one or more areas of the laboratory, including Hematology, Urinalysis, and Coagulation. Evaluates Quality Control (QC) and Proficiency Testing (PT), takes corrective action when needed, and periodically summarizes results in reports or graphs for Medical Director review. Performs Quality Assurance (QA) duties, including reviewing patient-testing, instrument-maintenance, and temperature records and taking corrective action when needed. Maintains current knowledge of technological advances and accreditation requirements for assigned laboratory areas, helps maintain accreditation readiness, and participates in accreditation surveys and regulatory inspections. Advises and provides guidance on technical and clinical troubleshooting to support accurate, actionable test results. Provides technical input on new policies, procedures, and protocols; develops and coordinates validation and verification plans for new procedures and equipment; and develops training materials and competency assessments. Trains coworkers and assesses their competency. Routinely performs Clinical Laboratory Scientist duties in one or more laboratory areas and follows applicable regulations and procedures to protect patient privacy and maintain safety and reliability in testing. This is a full-time, non-exempt regular position on the evening shift, with 8-hour shifts, variable days, and every-other-weekend requirements. The pay range is $69.46 to $97.24 per hour. Eligible positions include a comprehensive benefits package.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Biology or a related field.
California Licensed Clinical Laboratory Scientist (CLS).
Five years of recent relevant experience.
Demonstrated knowledge and technical competence in specimen collection, preparation, testing applications, laboratory operations, and quality assurance in one or more assigned clinical specialty areas.
Subject matter expertise in one or more technical laboratory areas and knowledge of regulatory and accreditation requirements.
Skill in QC/QA, equipment troubleshooting, training, competency assessment, procedure development, and technical problem-solving.
Ability to organize and prioritize duties and tasks for completion within expected timeframes.
Ability to perform duties accurately, precisely, and reliably.
Sound judgment and problem-solving 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 workload fluctuations, unexpected problems such as equipment or information-system failure, shift hand-offs, STAT orders, specimen-integrity issues, pending-log reviews, and priority assignments.
Ability to follow standard practices, processes, and procedures in sequence.
Knowledge of applicable regulations, codes, policies, and procedures aimed at ensuring patient privacy and safety.

Responsibilities

Evaluate QC and PT results, take corrective action when needed, and periodically summarize results for Medical Director review.
Perform QA duties, including reviewing patient-testing, instrument-maintenance, and temperature records, and take corrective action when needed.
Maintain knowledge of technological advances and accreditation requirements in assigned laboratory areas.
Help maintain accreditation readiness and participate in accreditation surveys and regulatory inspections.
Advise on technical and clinical troubleshooting to ensure accurate and actionable test results.
Provide technical input when policies, procedures, and protocols are developed and implemented.
Develop and coordinate validation and verification plans for new procedures and equipment.
Develop training materials and competency assessments for new procedures and equipment.
Train coworkers and assess their competency.
Routinely perform Clinical Laboratory Scientist duties in one or more laboratory areas.
Follow applicable regulations, codes, policies, and procedures to protect patient privacy and maintain safety and reliability in testing.