Clinical Laboratory Scientist - Transfusion Services

Organization: SRMC-Sutter Roseville Medical Center

About the role

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, and federal regulations, codes, policies, and procedures to ensure patient privacy and maintain the highest level of safety and reliability in testing. Assignments and scope of duties are consistent with type of CLS license.

Responsibilities

• Perform routine specimen collection, preparation, and testing applications in assigned clinical specialty areas (e.g., Chemistry, Special Chemistry, Hematology/Coagulation, Urinalysis, and Transfusion Service).
• Accurately, precisely, and reliably perform job duties and assigned tasks.
• Demonstrate sound judgment and problem-solving relevant to assigned duties.
• Compassionately and effectively interact with patients of diverse ages, backgrounds, values, beliefs, and behaviors.
• Manage workflow fluctuations, unexpected situations, or problems such as equipment or information systems failure.
• Handle shift-to-shift hand-offs, STAT test orders, and specimen integrity issues.
• Review pending logs, priority assignments, and organize tasks for completion within expected timeframes.
• Follow standard practices, processes, and procedures in sequence.
• Comply with applicable local, state, and federal regulations, codes, policies, and procedures to ensure patient privacy and safety.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Biology or related field.
• CA Licensed Clinical Laboratory Scientist (CLS) or Clinical Immunohematologist Scientist (CIS).

Skills

• Demonstrated knowledge and technical competence in laboratory operations and quality assurance.
• Ability to manage workflow and respond to volume fluctuations.
• Strong organizational and prioritization skills.

Benefits

Eligible positions include a comprehensive benefits package.

Pay

Pay Range is $66.15 to $92.61 per hour. 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.

Schedule

• Shift: Nights
• Schedule: Part Time
• Shift Hours: 8
• Days of the Week: Variable
• Weekend Requirements: Every other weekend
• Weekly Hours: 28