Clinical Lab Scientist

Dignity Health; Sacramento (CA); On-site; USD 92,000 - 107,000; Full time

Job summary

Dignity Health's Mercy General Hospital in Sacramento, CA seeks a Clinical Lab Scientist to perform complex laboratory tests that drive precise diagnoses and timely treatment decisions. You will work across hematology, chemistry, microbiology and other disciplines, ensuring accurate results and regulatory compliance.

The role requires hands-on analytical work, instrument operation and meticulous attention to specimen integrity, with a focus on patient safety and data quality in a fast-paced

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Perform complex tests across hematology, chemistry, microbiology and related disciplines.
• Analyze specimens, operate and maintain instruments, interpret results.
• Conduct quality control and ensure regulatory adherence and accuracy.

Skills

Laboratory testing

Quality control

Instrument maintenance

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.

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

Required

• 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.

One Community. One Mission. One California

Pay Range

$66.98 - $77.62 /hour