Clinical Laboratory Scientist

CommonSpirit Health; Sacramento (CA); On-site; USD 86,000 - 122,000; Full time

Job summary

Dignity Health - Methodist Hospital in Sacramento is seeking a Clinical Lab Scientist to perform complex laboratory tests across hematology, chemistry, microbiology, and more. You will analyze specimens, operate and maintain instruments, and ensure timely, accurate results.

You will follow strict quality control procedures, document results, and maintain LIS authentication before releasing results. The role requires a strong scientific foundation, technical proficiency, and meticulous attention

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in biological science or US military equivalent.
• CA Clinical Lab Scientist licensure.
• Experience in clinical laboratory setting.
• Ability to work across multiple lab disciplines.

Responsibilities

• Perform complex lab tests across hematology, chemistry, microbiology, etc.
• Analyze specimens and operate instruments.
• Maintain quality control and regulatory adherence.
• Report results accurately and document outcomes.

Skills

Scientific foundation

Technical proficiency

Problem solving

Attention to detail

Education

Bachelor's in biological science or 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.
• 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.

One Community. One Mission. One California

Pay Range

$75.34 - $75.34 /hour