Clinical Laboratory Scientist, Float Pool

Sutter Health; Davis (CA); Presencial; USD 91 000 - 128 000; Tempo integral

Resumo da oferta

Sutter Health in the Sacramento region seeks a California-licensed Clinical Laboratory Scientist for the float pool across Sacramento, Roseville, Auburn, Davis, and Vallejo. The role delivers accurate results by performing pre-analytic, analytic and post-analytic procedures on specimens.

Responsibilities include phlebotomy, specimen processing, quality control and adherence to CLIA, privacy, and safety regulations. Evening/night shifts, full-time, 32 hours per week with comprehensive benefits.

Qualificações

• Demonstrated knowledge of routine specimen collection, preparation, testing applications and laboratory operations.
• Experience with quality assurance in one or more clinical specialty areas such as Chemistry, Hematology/Coagulation, Urinalysis and Transfusion Service.
• Ability to interact with patients of diverse ages with compassion and professionalism.
• Follows standard practices and regulatory requirements to ensure patient privacy and safety.

Responsabilidades

• Executes pre-analytic, analytic and post-analytic procedures on biological specimens.
• Performs phlebotomy, specimen processing and quality control in assigned areas.
• Performs tests per CLIA and regulatory requirements; assists with blood product handling in Transfusion Service if assigned.
• Maintains accuracy, safety and regulatory compliance in daily laboratory operations.

Conhecimentos

Phlebotomy

Quality control

Quality assurance

Laboratory operations

Specimen processing

Clinical testing

Patient interaction

Formação académica

Bachelor’s degree in biology or related-field

Descrição da oferta de emprego

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

Organization:

SMCS-Sutter Med Center - Sacramento

Position Overview:

This position is a part of our fulfillment center float pool and will work assignments among several Sacramento Valley Sutter Health locations including Sacramento, Roseville, Auburn, Davis, and Vallejo.

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.

Note: Assignments and scope of duties are consistent with type of CLS license

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:

Evening/ Night

Schedule:

Full Time

Shift Hours:

8

Days of the Week:

Variable

Weekend Requirements:

Every other Weekend

Benefits:

Yes

Unions:

No

Position Status:

Non-Exempt

Weekly Hours:

32

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.