Clinical Laboratory Scientist (CLS)

Sutter Health; Modesto (CA); Sur place; USD 91 000 - 128 000; Plein temps

Résumé du poste

Sutter Health's MMC-Memorial Medical Center is seeking a California-licensed Clinical Laboratory Scientist to execute procedures across pre-analytic, analytic, and post-analytic stages. You will perform phlebotomy, specimen processing, QC/QA, and complex testing, ensuring accuracy and patient safety in a fast-paced lab environment.

The role requires a Bachelor's degree in biology or related field, CA CLS license, and the ability to work nights on a full-time schedule with 35 hours per week.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in biology or related field.
• Demonstrated knowledge of routine specimen collection, preparation, testing applications, laboratory operations, and QA in clinical areas.
• Ability to interact compassionately with patients of diverse ages and backgrounds.

Responsabilités

• Perform basic and complex laboratory procedures including phlebotomy, specimen processing, QC/QA, and testing (CLIA classified).
• Support blood product management if in transfusion service and ensure compliance with privacy and safety standards.
• Respond to workflow fluctuations, equipment or system issues, and hand-offs between shifts.

Connaissances

Phlebotomy

Laboratory testing

Quality control

Patient interaction

Formation

Bachelor's degree in biology or related field

Outils

Laboratory equipment

Description du poste

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.

Education

Bachelor's degree in biology or related field

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.

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

Nights

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.