Clinical Laboratory Scientist

CommonSpirit Health; Sacramento (CA); On-site; USD 92,000 - 107,000; Full time

Job summary

Dignity Health - Methodist Hospital in Sacramento seeks a Clinical Lab Scientist to perform complex tests across hematology, chemistry, microbiology, and more. You will operate instruments, interpret results, and maintain quality control to support timely patient diagnoses.

You will document data, ensure proper authentication before auto-release, and manage workflow decisions while adhering to regulatory standards and specimen integrity across all disciplines.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in biological sciences or US military equivalent.
• Clinical Lab Scientist credential in CA is referenced in the job summary.
• Experience with clinical lab testing and regulatory requirements.
• Competent in handling multiple lab disciplines with accuracy.

Responsibilities

• Demonstrates competency in age-specific patient testing for neonate to geriatric patients.
• Performs technical procedures, correlates data and documents results.
• Reports results via LIS or manual entry with proper authentication.
• Makes workflow decisions based on clinical needs and test priorities.
• Performs and monitors quality control to ensure accurate results.
• Records receipt dates, expiration dates, lot numbers and reagents.

Skills

Analytical testing

Quality control

Regulatory compliance

LIS systems

Education

Bachelor's in biological science

US military equivalent

Tools

LIS

Job description

Job Summary and Responsibilities

As our Clinical Lab Scientist, you will be a critical diagnostic expert, performing complex laboratory tests to ensure accurate, timely results vital for patient diagnosis and treatment.

Every day, you will execute a wide range of analytical procedures across various lab disciplines (hematology, chemistry, microbiology, etc.). You'll analyze specimens, operate/maintain instruments, interpret results, and conduct quality control, providing crucial data for clinical decisions.

To be successful in this role, you must demonstrate a strong scientific foundation, advanced technical proficiency, exceptional problem-solving skills, and meticulous attention to detail. Your paramount commitment will be to accuracy and regulatory adherence.

• Demonstrates competency in age-specific patient testing for neonate, pediatric, adult, and geriatric patients. Properly identifies patient, sample, and/or result and maintains sample integrity throughout the analytical and reporting process.
• Performs technical procedures accurately, correlating technical data and evaluating results for reasonableness, and maintaining required documentation.
• Accurately reports results via computer entry or recording manually. Assures that authentication parameters have been met prior to allowing the auto release of results via the LIS.
• Makes appropriate workflow decisions considering clinical needs, test priority, and response to expedited requests. Performs centrifugation and specimen preparation as needed for appropriate specimen workflow.
• Performs and monitors quality control for tests and test systems, at beginning and throughout shift, as required by procedure. Recognizes shifts and trends and applies industry accepted, quality control rules to assure accuracy in test results.
• Records date of receipt, expiration date, lot number, date put into use, and identification of reagent/supplies, as required.
• Bachelors Other in biological science, or US military equivalent.
• Clinical Lab Scientist:CA.

Job Requirements

Required

Where You'll Work

Founded in 1973, Dignity Health - Methodist Hospital is a 158-bed, acute care, nonprofit hospital located in Sacramento, California. Serving over 80,000 patients annually, the hospital offers a full complement of services including a Level II NICU, heart care, cancer care, women’s health, and neurology. Additionally, Methodist Hospital of Sacramento has been recognized as an LGBTQ+ Healthcare Equality Leader by the Human Rights Campaign Foundation and is a Joint Commission-certified Primary Stroke Center.

One Community. One Mission. One California

Pay Range

$66.98 - $77.62 /hour