Clinical Laboratory Scientist (CLS)

Sutter Health; Modesto (CA); On-site; USD 91,000 - 128,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Benefits package

Job summary

Sutter Health’s MMC-Memorial Medical Center in Modesto, CA seeks a Licensed CLS to perform diverse laboratory procedures, including phlebotomy, specimen processing, and high/low complexity testing. You will ensure accuracy, safety, and regulatory compliance across pre-, intra-, and post-analytic steps.

The role requires a California CLS license, a biology degree, and ability to handle evenings and weekend rotation as part of a full-time schedule.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in biology or related field.
• CA Licensed Clinical Laboratory Scientist (CLS).
• Experience with phlebotomy, specimen processing, quality assurance and testing in CLIA-regulated labs.
• Ability to interact compassionately with diverse patients and handle shifting workloads.

Responsibilities

• Execute pre-analytic, analytic and post-analytic lab procedures to deliver accurate results.
• Perform phlebotomy, specimen processing, QA/QC, and testing per CLIA guidance.
• Manage blood inventory (if in Transfusion Service) and blood product issuance.
• Adhere to local/state/federal regulations to ensure patient privacy and safety.

Skills

Phlebotomy

Laboratory testing

Quality control

Quality assurance

Patient interaction

Safety/compliance

Education

Bachelor's degree in biology

CA Licensed Clinical Laboratory Scientist (CLS)

Job description

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

Organization:

MMC-Memorial Medical Center

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.

Job Description:

EDUCATION:

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:

• 1) Fluctuations in volume.
• 2) Unexpected situations or problems such as equipment or information systems failure.
• 3) Shift-to-Shift hand-offs.
• 4) STAT test orders.
• 5) Specimen integrity issues.
• 6) 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.

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:

Evenings

Schedule:

Full Time

Shift Hours:

10

Days of the Week:

Variable

Weekend Requirements:

Every other Weekend

Benefits:

Yes

Unions:

No

Position Status:

Non-Exempt

Weekly Hours:

35

Employee Status:

Regular

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

Pay Range is $66.15 to $92.61 / 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.