Clinical Laboratory Scientist Generalist

Sutter Health; Burlingame (CA); On-site; USD 96,000 - 135,000; Part time

Job summary

Sutter Health in Burlingame, CA seeks a Per Diem/Casual Clinical Laboratory Scientist to execute procedures across pre-analytic, analytic and post-analytic stages, delivering accurate results timely. Responsibilities include phlebotomy, specimen processing, quality control, and adherence to CLIA classifications.

Qualifications include a Bachelor's degree and CLS-Generalist certification. The role supports transfusion service duties as needed and emphasizes patient safety and privacy in a dynamic

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required prior to start date.
• CLS-Clinical Lab Scientist Generalist certification or equivalent.

Responsibilities

• Execute pre-analytic, analytic and post-analytic laboratory procedures to deliver accurate results.
• Perform phlebotomy, specimen processing and quality assurance per CLIA classifications.
• Ensure patient privacy and maintain safety and reliability in testing.

Skills

Phlebotomy

Quality control

Specimen processing

Lab testing

Patient interaction

Education

Bachelor's degree

Job description

Schedule

Per Diem/Casual

Organization

SMPMC-Sutter Mills Peninsula 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.

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

Education

Job Description

• Bachelor's degree provided prior to start date

Certification & Licensure

• CLS-Clinical Lab Scientist Generalist

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

Evening/ Night

Schedule

Per Diem/Casual

Shift Hours

8

Days Of The Week

Variable

Weekend Requirements

One Weekend Shift a month

Benefits

No

Unions

No

Position Status

Non-Exempt

Weekly Hours

0

Employee Status

Per Diem/Casual

Employees of Sutter Health and its entities may handle hazardous drugs in the course of their work, including patient care, which requires them to manage, store, prepare, receive, unpack, transport, dispose of, or administer drugs identified as hazardous or potentially hazardous by the National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH) and in accordance with the USP 800 guidelines.

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

Pay Range is $69.88 to $97.82 / 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.