Clinical Lab Scientist Generalist

Sutter Health; Oakland (CA); On-site; USD 91,000 - 114,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Benefits

Union membership

Job summary

Sutter Health's ABSMC-Summit Campus is seeking a licensed Clinical Lab Scientist to perform tests across departments including Blood Bank, Hematology, Chemistry, Coagulation, Urinalysis and limited Microbiology. The role requires CLS licensure and a relevant Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience.

Responsibilities include operating laboratory instruments, data entry, QC, and collaboration with colleagues to ensure accurate results. 40-hour weeks with rotating weekends; benefits apply.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• CLS Licensed Clinical Lab Scientist or equivalent licensure.
• Ability to perform tests across core laboratory areas with accuracy.

Responsibilities

• Perform tests in Blood Bank, Hematology, Chemistry, Coagulation, Urinalysis and limited Microbiology.
• Operate, maintain, and troubleshoot laboratory instruments.
• Interpret results, document data, and ensure QC compliance.

Skills

Phlebotomy

Laboratory instruments

Test procedures

Data entry

Problem solving

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

Laboratory equipment

Job description

Organization

ABSMC-Summit Campus

Position Overview

This position may be required to perform tests in all areas of the Clinical Laboratory including, but not limited to: Blood Bank, Hematology, Chemistry, Coagulation, Urinalysis and limited Microbiology.

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).

Education

• Equivalent experience will be accepted in lieu of the required degree or diploma.
• Bachelor's: from four-year college or university; and one year training or equivalent combination of education and experience meeting state requirements from four-year college or university; and one year training or equivalent combination of education and experience meeting state requirements.

Certification & Licensure

• CLSL-Licensed Clinical Lab Scientist

Skills And Knowledge

• Knowledge of laboratory test methods, specimen requirements, test limitations, test interpretations sufficient to perform tests accurately and to recognize and analyze problems effectively.
• Skill in operating, maintaining, and troubleshooting laboratory instruments.
• Skill in performing manual and automated test procedures.
• Skill in computer keyboard data entry/retrieval.
• Skill in the recognition and analysis of problems in laboratory test performance, calibration and QC.
• Skill in establishing and maintaining cooperative working relationships with coworkers.
• Skill in phlebotomy.
• Language Skills Ability to read, analyze, and interpret general business periodicals, professional journals, technical procedures, or governmental regulations. Ability to write reports, business correspondence, and procedure manuals. Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from managers, clients, customers, and the general public.
• Mathematical Skills Ability to apply advanced mathematical concepts such as exponents, logarithms, quadratic equations, and permutations. Ability to apply mathematical operations to such tasks as frequency distribution, determination of test reliability and validity, and analysis of variance.
• Reasoning Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations where only limited standardization exists. Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form.

Job Shift

• Days
• Schedule: Full Time
• Shift Hours: 8
• Days Of The Week: Friday, Monday, Thursday, Tuesday, Wednesday
• Weekend Requirements: Rotating Weekends

Benefits

Yes

Unions

Yes

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 $66.36 to $82.88 / 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.