Clinical Lab Scientist Generalist

Sutter Health; Hayward (CA); On-site; USD 96,000 - 135,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Benefits

Job summary

Sutter Health is seeking an experienced Licensed Clinical Laboratory Scientist to perform a wide range of laboratory procedures, including phlebotomy and specimen processing, with emphasis on quality control and regulatory compliance. The role supports transfusion services and blood product management to aid diagnosis and treatment.

Required are a CLSL-CA license and a Bachelor's degree, plus at least two years of relevant experience. Work is in a full-time day shift with 40 hours per week.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required prior to start date.
• CLSL-CA license required prior to start date.
• 2 years of recent relevant experience.
• Demonstrated knowledge of laboratory operations and quality assurance.
• Ability to interact compassionately with patients from diverse backgrounds.

Responsibilities

• Execute pre-analytic, analytic and post-analytic procedures on biological specimens.
• Perform phlebotomy and specimen processing.
• Maintain quality control and quality assurance programs.
• Handle waived, moderate or high complexity testing per CLIA guidelines.
• If in Transfusion Service, manage blood inventory and issue blood products for transfusion.
• Adhere to local/state/federal regulations to ensure patient privacy and safety.

Skills

Phlebotomy

Specimen processing

Quality control

Quality assurance

Transfusion Service

Microbiology

Regulatory compliance

Culturally Competent Communication

Workflow management

Problem solving

Education

Bachelor's degree

CLSL-CA license

Job description

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

Organization

SSL-Sutter Shared Lab-Bay

Position Overview

Executes procedures in assigned areas of the Laboratory to deliver accurate results in a timely manner. Maintains competence to perform pre-analytic, analytic and post-analytic 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.

Education

Job Description

• Bachelor's degree provided prior to start date

Certification & Licensure

• CLSL-CA Licensed Clinical Lab Scientist provided prior to start date

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 assigned clinical specialty areas appropriate for licensure; examples Transfusion Service or Microbiology.
• Ability to organize and prioritize job duties and assigned tasks for completion within expected timeframes
• Ability to accurately, precisely, and reliably perform job duties and assigned tasks. Demonstrates sound judgment and problem solving relevant to assigned duties.
• Culturally Competent Communication: 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 IS failure; 3) shift to-shift hand-offs; 4) STAT test orders; 5) specimen integrity issues 6) regular review of pending logs, priority assignments, etc.
• Adherence to Practices & Procedures: 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.

Job Shift

Days

Schedule

Full Time

Shift Hours

8

Days Of The Week

Monday - Friday

Weekend Requirements

Rotating Weekends

Benefits

Yes

Unions

No

Position Status

Non-Exempt

Weekly Hours

40

Employee Status

Regular

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

Pay Range is $69.88 to $97.82 / 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.