Clinical Lab Scientist

Sutter Health; Santa Clara (CA); On-site; USD 92,000 - 118,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Benefits

Unions

Job summary

Sutter Health's PAMF-Palo Alto Medical Foundation PAD is seeking a Clinical Laboratory Scientist for part-time daytime shifts in Santa Clara. You will obtain specimens, perform testing, prepare samples for transport, generate reports, and participate in QC/QA programs while maintaining equipment.

CLS licensure required; 1 year preferred; ability to work independently and adapt to change is essential. This role offers a supportive team environment with rotating weekends and 20 hours weekly, with

Qualifications

• Licensed CLSL upon hire.
• Preferred 1 year of CLS experience.
• Equivalency determined by Laboratory Director and Personnel staff.
• Ability to work independently and adapt to change.

Responsibilities

• Provide laboratory testing services.
• Obtain specimens and prepare specimens for transportation.
• Provide laboratory reports and participate in quality control/quality assurance programs.
• Maintain laboratory equipment and participate in QA/QC activities.

Skills

Decision making

Phlebotomy

Specimen handling

Lab Information Systems

Lab equipment troubleshooting

Education

Licensed Clinical Lab Scientist (CLSL)

Job description

We are so glad you are interested in joining Sutter Health!

Organization

PAMF-Palo Alto Medical Foundation PAD

Position Overview

To provide laboratory testing services. Duties include obtaining specimens, performing testing, preparing specimens for transportation, providing laboratory reports, participation in quality control and quality assurance programs, and maintenance of laboratory equipment. Clinical Laboratory Scientists of all levels must demonstrate good judgment and technical skill.

Job Description

These Principal Accountabilities, Requirements and Qualifications are not exhaustive, but are merely the most descriptive of the current job. Management reserves the right to revise the job description or require that other tasks be performed when the circumstances of the job change (for example, emergencies, staff changes, workload, or technical development).

CERTIFICATION & LICENSURE

CLSL-Licensed Clinical Lab Scientist Upon Hire

Preferred Experience As Typically Acquired In

Preferred one (1) year continuous experience as a Clinical Laboratory Scientist.

For CLS without experience, prior experience in the clinical laboratory/healthcare and Palo Alto Medical Foundation (3 years) is preferred. Equivalency will be determined by the Laboratory Director and the Personnel office staff.

Skills And Knowledge

• Decision Making/Problem Solving: Demonstrate ability to work independently. Ability to accept, implement and evaluate change.
• Knowledge of phlebotomy, specimen handling, processing and experience with Lab Information Systems.
• Expert knowledge and ability to perform in all technical areas of the lab as assigned.
• Basic knowledge of how to operate and troubleshoot all essential laboratory and office equipment.
• Planning/Organizational Skills: The ability to perform with minimum supervision, all routine procedures and the most advanced procedures in the laboratory. Ability to accept, implement and evaluate change

Job Shift

Days

Schedule

Part Time

Shift Hours

8

Days Of The Week

Variable

Weekend Requirements

Rotating Weekends

Benefits

Yes

Unions

Yes

Position Status

Non-Exempt

Weekly Hours

20

Employee Status

Regular

Sutter Health is an equal opportunity employer EOE/M/F/Disability/Veterans.

Pay Range is $66.80 to $85.69 / hour

The posted pay range is based on the position's primary work location. Candidates who reside and work outside of that location may be subject to a different pay range based on their work location. Candidate starting salaries consider multiple factors, including, but not limited to a candidate’s experience, education, skills, licensure, certifications, departmental equity, training, and organizational needs. Base pay is only one component of Sutter Health’s comprehensive total rewards program. Eligible positions also include a comprehensive benefits package.