Clinical Laboratory Scientist
Clinical Laboratory Scientist
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Job Description
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Organization:
SMCSSutter Med Center SacramentoPosition Overview:
This position will be a part of the Sutter Health fulfillment center which provides float pool staff within specific disciplines to multiple area hospital locations. The incumbents should be prepared to work at our hospitals in Sacramento Davis Roseville and Auburn. Candidates will need to flexible on travel among locations.Executes procedures in assigned areas of the Laboratory to deliver accurate results in a timely manner. Maintains competence to perform preanalytic analytic and postanalytic procedures on biological specimens to aid health care providers in the diagnosis treatment monitoring and prevention of disease. Performs a variety of basic and complex Laboratory procedures including phlebotomy specimen processing quality control quality assurance and waived moderate or high complexity testing (as classified by the Clinical Laboratory Improvement Amendments CLIA). If assigned to the Transfusion Service performs moderate or high complexity testing and other duties such as blood inventory management blood product preparation and issuing blood products for transfusion. Adheres to all local/state/federal regulations codes policies and procedures to ensure patient privacy and maintain the highest level of safety and reliability in testing. Note: Assignments and scope of duties are consistent with type of license either a CLS Generalist or one of the limited CLS license (e.g. Clinical Chemist Scientist Clinical Microbiologist Scientist and Clinical Immunohematologist Scientist)
Job Description:
EDUCATION:
Bachelors degree
CERTIFICATION & LICENSURE:
CA Licensed Clinical Laboratory Scientist with hospital experience preferred.
TYPICAL EXPERIENCE:
2 years recent relevant experience.
SKILLS AND KNOWLEDGE:
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; examples: Chemistry Special Chemistry Hematology/Coagulation Urinalysis and Transfusion Service.
Ability to accurately precisely and reliably perform job duties and assigned tasks. Demonstrates sound judgment and problem solving relevant to assigned duties.
Ability to compassionately and effectively interact with patients of diverse ages backgrounds values beliefs and behaviors
Workflow Management Ability to appropriately respond to:
1 Fluctuations in volume.
2 Unexpected situations or problems such as equipment or information systems failure.
3 ShifttoShift handoffs.
4 STAT test orders.
5 Specimen integrity issues.
6 Regular review of pending logs priority assignments etc.
Ability to follow standard practices processes and procedures in sequence. Knowledge of applicable local/state/federal regulations codes policies and procedures aimed at ensuring the privacy and safety of patients.
Knowledge of applicable local/state/federal regulations codes policies and procedures aimed at ensuring the privacy and safety of patients.
Ability to organize and prioritize job duties and assigned tasks for completion within expected timeframes.
Job Shift:
VariedSchedule:
Part TimeShift Hours:
8Days of the Week:
VariableWeekend Requirements:
Rotating WeekendsBenefits:
YesUnions:
NoPosition Status:
NonExemptWeekly Hours:
32Employee Status:
RegularSutter Health is an equal opportunity employer EOE/M/F/Disability/Veterans.
Pay Range is $62.96 to $78.70 / hourThe salary range for this role may vary above or below the posted range as determined by location. This range has not been adjusted for any specific geographic differential applicable by area where the position may be filled. Compensation takes into account several factors including but not limited to a candidates experience education skills licensure and certifications department equity training and organizational needs. Base pay is just one piece of the total rewards program offered by Sutter Health. Eligible roles also qualify for a comprehensive benefits package.
Employment Type
Full-Time
