Clinical Lab Scientist

Mercy General Hospital; Sacramento (CA); On-site; USD 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

Mercy General Hospital in Sacramento, CA is seeking a Clinical Lab Scientist to perform complex laboratory tests across hematology, chemistry, microbiology and more, delivering accurate, timely results essential for patient diagnosis and treatment.

You will operate and maintain instruments, analyze specimens, interpret results, and conduct quality control, with strict adherence to regulatory standards and patient safety.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in biological science or US military equivalent.
• 1 year internship in a hospital clinical laboratory.
• 1-3 years of experience as a Clinical Lab Scientist or in a clinical lab setting.

Responsibilities

• Demonstrates competency in age-specific patient testing for neonate, pediatric, adult, and geriatric patients.
• Properly identifies patient, sample, and/or result and maintains sample integrity throughout the analytical and reporting process.
• Performs technical procedures accurately, correlating technical data and evaluating results for reasonableness, and maintaining required documentation.

Skills

1-3 years experience

Laboratory testing competency

Education

Bachelor's degree in Biological Science

Job description

Job Summary and Responsibilities

As our Clinical Lab Scientist, you will be a critical diagnostic expert, performing complex laboratory tests to ensure accurate, timely results vital for patient diagnosis and treatment.

Every day you will execute a wide range of analytical procedures across various lab disciplines (hematology, chemistry, microbiology, etc.). You'll analyze specimens, operate/maintain instruments, interpret results, and conduct quality control, providing crucial data for clinical decisions.

To be successful in this role, you must demonstrate a strong scientific foundation, advanced technical proficiency, exceptional problem-solving skills, and meticulous attention to detail. Your paramount commitment will be to accuracy and regulatory adherence.

• Demonstrates competency in age-specific patient testing for neonate, pediatric, adult, and geriatric patients. Demonstrates competency with no prompting, reminding or intervention
• Properly identifies patient, sample, and/or result and maintains sample integrity throughout the analytical and reporting process
• Performs technical procedures accurately, correlating technical data and evaluating results for reasonableness, and maintaining required documentation

Job Requirements

• Bachelors Other degree in biological science, or US military equivalent
• 1-3 years experience
• 1 year Internship in a hospital clinical laboratory
• Clinical Lab Scientist:CA

Where You'll Work

Founded in 1925, Dignity Health - Mercy General Hospital is a 310-bed, acute care, nonprofit hospital located in Sacramento, California. Serving over 100,000 patients annually, the hospital offers a full complement of services including heart care, cancer care, women’s health, and neurology. Additionally, Mercy General Hospital has been recognized as an LGBTQ+ Healthcare Equality Leader by the Human Rights Campaign Foundation and a Joint Commission-certified Primary Stroke Center.