Clinical Laboratory Scientist

Sutter Health; Modesto (CA); Presencial; USD 87.000 - 122.000; Jornada completa

Ventajas ofrecidas por este puesto de trabajo

Yes

Descripción de la vacante

Sutter Health in Modesto, CA invites qualified candidates to join our clinical laboratory team as a licensed CLS. You will perform a broad range of laboratory procedures, including phlebotomy, specimen processing, QA/QC, and high- or waived-complexity testing as required by CLIA.

Candidates must hold a CA CLS license and a Bachelor's degree in biology or a related field. The role is full-time with Day/Evening shifts and rotating weekends, with competitive pay and benefits.

Formación

• Demonstrated knowledge in routine specimen collection, testing applications, and QA in clinical areas.
• Ability to perform duties accurately with sound judgment and problem solving.
• Ability to interact compassionately with patients of diverse ages and backgrounds.

Responsabilidades

• Perform pre-analytic, analytic, and post-analytic laboratory procedures.
• Phlebotomy, specimen processing, quality control and testing per CLIA.
• Maintain compliance with regulations and ensure patient safety and privacy.

Conocimientos

Specimen collection

Quality assurance

Laboratory operations

Quality control

Patient interaction

Educación

Bachelor's degree in biology or related field

Descripción del empleo

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

Organization

SGMF-Sutter Gould Med Foundation

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.

Note: Assignments and scope of duties are consistent with type of CLS license

Education

Job Description: Bachelor's degree in biology or related field

Certification & Licensure

CA Licensed Clinical Laboratory Scientist (CLS)

Skills And Knowledge

Demonstrated knowledge and technical competence in routine specimen collection, preparation, testing applications, laboratory operations, and quality assurance in one or more assigned clinical specialty areas; examples: Chemistry, Special Chemistry, Hematology/Coagulation, Urinalysis and Transfusion Service.

Ability to accurately, precisely, and reliably perform job duties and assigned tasks. Demonstrates sound judgment and problem solving relevant to assigned duties.

Ability to compassionately and effectively interact with patients of diverse ages, backgrounds, values, beliefs and behaviors

Workflow Management Ability To Appropriately Respond To

• Fluctuations in volume.
• Unexpected situations or problems such as equipment or information systems failure.
• Shift-to-Shift hand-offs.
• STAT test orders.
• Specimen integrity issues.
• Regular review of pending logs, priority assignments, etc.

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. Ability to organize and prioritize job duties and assigned tasks for completion within expected timeframes.

Job Shift

Day/Evening

Schedule

Full Time

Shift Hours

8

Days Of The Week

Variable

Weekend Requirements

Rotating Weekends

Benefits

Yes

Unions

No

Position Status

Non-Exempt

Weekly Hours

32

Employee Status

Regular

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

Pay Range is $63.00 to $88.20 / 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.