Clinical Laboratory Scientist Generalist

Job Description

These Principal Accountabilities, Requirements and Qualifications are not exhaustive, but are merely the most descriptive of the current job. Management reserves the right to revise the job description or require that other tasks be performed when the circumstances of the job change (for example, emergencies, staff changes, workload, or technical development).

Education

[Equivalent experience will be accepted in lieu of the required degree or diploma]Bachelor's: degree in biology or related science

Certification & Licensure

CLSL-CA Licensed Clinical Lab Scientist.

Typical Experience

2 years recent relevant experience.

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

• Knowledge of applicable local/state/federal regulations, codes, policies, and procedures aimed at ensuring the privacy and safety of patients.

Requirements

• 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

Variated Schedule Short Hour Shift Hours 8 Days Of The Week Variable Weekend

Requirements

• Every other Weekend

Benefits

No Unions No

Status

Non-Exempt

Total Compensation

Weekly Hours 8 Employee Status Short Hour

Pay Range

The compensation range may vary based on the geographic location where the position is filled. Total compensation considers multiple factors, including, but not limited to a candidate’s experience, education, skills, licensure, certifications, departmental equity, training, and organizational needs.

Base Pay

Base pay is only one component of Sutter Health’s comprehensive total rewards program.

Eligible Positions

Includes a comprehensive benefits package.