Clinical Laboratory Scientist II

Sutter Health; Jackson (MS); On-site; USD 87,000 - 109,000; Full time

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Benefits

Unions

Job summary

Sutter Health's SAH-Sutter Amador Hospital seeks a licensed CLS to execute laboratory procedures, including phlebotomy, specimen handling, QA, and high-complexity testing per CLIA. Responsibilities span pre-, intra-, and post-analytic phases to aid patient diagnosis and care.

Applicants should hold a Bachelor's degree in biology or related field and CA CLS licensure. This role follows a Day/Evening schedule, is Full Time, with 24 weekly hours and benefits, including union membership.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in biology or related field.
• CA Licensed Clinical Laboratory Scientist (CLS) credential.
• Demonstrated knowledge of routine specimen collection, testing and QA.

Responsibilities

• Perform pre-analytic, analytic and post-analytic procedures on specimens.
• Phlebotomy, specimen processing, quality control and QA testing.
• Assist transfusion service duties such as blood product management when assigned.
• Follow CLIA regulations and maintain patient privacy and safety.

Skills

Laboratory testing

Phlebotomy

Quality control

Quality assurance

Patient interaction

Regulatory compliance

Education

Bachelor’s degree in biology or related field

Job description

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

Organization:

SAH-Sutter Amador Hospital

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

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:

Day/Evening

Schedule:

Full Time

Shift Hours:

8

Days of the Week:

Variable

Weekend Requirements:

As Needed

Benefits:

Yes

Unions:

Yes

Position Status:

Non-Exempt

Weekly Hours:

24

Employee Status:

Regular

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

Pay Range is $63.32 to $79.00 / 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.