Clinical Laboratory Scientist

CommonSpirit Health; Sacramento (CA); On-site; USD 85,000 - 115,000; Full time

Job summary

Dignity Health - Methodist Hospital in Sacramento, CA, seeks a Clinical Lab Scientist to perform complex laboratory tests across hematology, chemistry, and microbiology. You will analyze specimens, operate and maintain instruments, and report results via the LIS with strict adherence to regulatory standards.

You must demonstrate age-specific testing competency, maintain sample integrity, and prioritize workflow while upholding quality control throughout the shift.

Qualifications

• Age-specific testing competency across neonate, pediatric, adult, and geriatric populations.
• Strong technical proficiency and problem-solving skills in a high-accuracy lab.
• Regulatory adherence and meticulous data handling.

Responsibilities

• Perform complex laboratory tests across hematology, chemistry, microbiology, and related disciplines.
• Operate and maintain instruments; analyze specimens; interpret results; conduct quality control.
• Report results via LIS and ensure proper documentation and sample integrity.
• Prioritize workflow, manage reagents and data, and monitor QC systems throughout the shift.
• Ensure authentication parameters before auto-release of results.

Skills

LIS reporting

Education

Bachelor's in biological sciences

Tools

Laboratory Information System (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.

You will be expected to demonstrate age-specific testing competency, maintain sample integrity, perform technical procedures with accurate data correlation, report results via LIS, prioritize laboratory workflow, and monitor quality control systems throughout the shift.

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.

Job Requirements

Required

• Bachelors Other in biological science, or US military equivalent.
• Clinical Lab Scientist:CA.

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.

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