Clinical Lab Scientist

Dignity Health; Sacramento (CA); On-site; USD 134,000 - 155,000; Full time

Job summary

Dignity Health is seeking a Clinical Lab Scientist for its Sacramento facility. This role involves performing a variety of laboratory tasks including testing for different patient demographics and requires a California CLS License. Candidates will demonstrate knowledge of laboratory techniques and comply with safety protocols in a state-of-the-art medical environment.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of modern clinical laboratory techniques.
• Aseptic technique and proper handling of hazardous materials.
• Competency in patient testing across age groups.

Responsibilities

• Perform pre-analytic, analytic, and post-analytic laboratory duties.
• Verify results for use in diagnosis and treatment.
• Demonstrate competency in patient testing for various age groups.

Skills

Modern clinical laboratory techniques

Aseptic technique

Hazardous materials handling

Education

Bachelor degree in biological science

California CLS License

1 year Internship in a hospital clinical laboratory

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Responsibilities

The incumbent will perform pre-analytic, analytic and in some cases post-analytic laboratory duties such as chemical, microscopic, and/or bacteriologic tests and verifies results for use in the diagnosis and/or treatment of disease. Demonstrates competency in patient testing for neonate, pediatric, adult, and geriatric patients. May have access to medication storage areas in accordance with their job functions and hospital policy, or be required to distribute needles or syringes from storage locations, such as large stock supplies, automated dispensing units and other carts to/within patient care areas or treatment carts as defined by hospital policy/procedure. This responsibility is to be carried out in the manner consistent with the Mission and Philosophy of the Sisters of Mercy.

Responsibilities

The incumbent will perform pre-analytic, analytic and in some cases post-analytic laboratory duties such as chemical, microscopic, and/or bacteriologic tests and verifies results for use in the diagnosis and/or treatment of disease. Demonstrates competency in patient testing for neonate, pediatric, adult, and geriatric patients. May have access to medication storage areas in accordance with their job functions and hospital policy, or be required to distribute needles or syringes from storage locations, such as large stock supplies, automated dispensing units and other carts to/within patient care areas or treatment carts as defined by hospital policy/procedure. This responsibility is to be carried out in the manner consistent with the Mission and Philosophy of the Sisters of Mercy.

Demonstrated knowledge of modern clinical laboratory techniques and procedures, aseptic technique and proper safe technique in the handling of hazardous materials and biological specimens.

Qualifications

Required:

• 1 year Internship in a hospital clinical laboratory
• California CLS License
• Bachelor degree in biological science, or US military equivalent
  
  

Overview

Nestled in the heart of East Sacramento, Dignity Health Mercy General Hospital is a 313 bed acute care facility that provides a wide range of services with special advocacy for the poor and underserved. Mercy General is home to the nationally ranked Alex G. Spanos Heart & Vascular Institute. Key achievements and recognitions include: from the Joint Commission; Advanced Joint Replacement, Spine Center of Excellence Primary Stroke Center, Ventricular Assist Device, and Chest Pain Certification. Other accolades include CMS 5 stars, Practice Green Health 2021, Leapfrog Hospital Safety Grade "A", Level 4 Epilepsy Center and Opioid Stewardship Honor Roll. Mercy General Hospital is proud to foster inclusion and diversity as part of our mission, vision, and values.

One Community. One Mission. One California

Pay Range

$64.40 - $74.63 /hour

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Entry level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Research, Analyst, and Information Technology

• Industries

  Hospitals and Health Care

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