Clinical Laboratory Scientist

Company: Sutter Health
Location: Roseville
Posted on: May 11, 2022

Job Description:

Position Overview:POSITION SUMMARY:Performs all aspects of laboratory testing in one or more sections of laboratory. -Principal Accountabilities

• Ensures the accuracy and timeliness of test results and/or blood products by performing quality control testing, instrument maintenance and troubleshooting.
• Performs analytic procedures, including testing of specimens and/or blood products, reviewing results and interpreting results.
• Performs post-analytic procedures, including result release/reporting, result correction/amendment, responding to inquiries, and specimen storage and retrieval.
• Performs pre-analytic procedures, including test order entry, specimen collection, specimen processing and/or blood product handling.Qualifications:MINIMUM POSITION REQUIREMENTS -Education/ Knowledge, including Licensure/ Certification/ Registration:
  • Baccalaureate degree in Biology or a related science required.
  • California Clinical Laboratory Scientist License (CLS) required.
  • Knowledge of theory and test application of clinical chemistry, hematology/microscopy and coagulation are required.
  • Knowledge of tranfusion service and flow cytometry theory and test applications may be required if working in those areas. -Experience:
    • Current experience as a Clinical Laboratory Scientist in one or more sections of the laboratory is highly desirable.
    • Experience providing laboratory testing for similar patient populations (examples include pediatric, neonatal, oncology, perinatal and cardiac) is highly desirable.
    • Experience working in a laboratory with a computerized laboratory information system is highly desirable. -Skills:
      • Requires critical thinking skills, decisive judgment, multi-tasking and the ability to work with minimal supervision.
      • Must be able to work in a complex, fast-paced environment and take appropriate actions in challenging situations.Organization:Sutter Roseville Medical CenterEmployee Status: RegularEmployee Referral Bonus: NoBenefits: YesPosition Status: Non-ExemptUnion: NoJob Shift: EveningShift Hours:8 Hour ShiftDays of the Week Scheduled:Varied DaysWeekend Requirements: Every Other WeekendSchedule: Part TimeHrs Per 2wk Pay Period:56Applications Accepted:All Applications AcceptedSchedule/Shift: Part Time/ Evening

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