Clinical Laboratory Scientist - Microbiology
Company: Sutter Health
Location: Livermore
Posted on: September 18, 2023
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Job Description:
Organization: SSL-Sutter Shared Lab-Bay 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 license - either a CLS -
Generalist or one of the limited CLS license (e.g. Clinical Chemist
Scientist, Clinical Microbiologist Scientist, and Clinical
Immunohematologist Scientist) Sign-On Bonus Available to external
candidates - in accordance with Sutter Health policy Job
Description : EDUCATION Bachelor's: degree in biology or related
science CERTIFICATION & LICENSURE CLSL-Licensed Clinical Lab
Scientist EXPERIENCE Preferred experience as typically acquired in
2 years as a CLS Generalist Trainee or a Limited CLS Trainee.
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: Evenings Schedule: Full Time Shift Hours: 8 Days of the
Week: Friday, Thursday, Tuesday, Wednesday Weekend Requirements:
Saturday Benefits: Yes Unions: No Position Status: Non-Exempt
Weekly Hours: 40 Employee Status: Regular Number of Openings: 1
Sutter Health is an equal opportunity employer
EOE/M/F/Disability/Veterans. Pay Range is $64.58 to $80.71 / hour
The salary range for this role may vary above or below the posted
range as determined by location. This range has not been adjusted
for any specific geographic differential applicable by area where
the position may be filled. Compensation takes into account several
factors including but not limited to a candidate's experience,
education, skills, licensure and certifications, department equity,
training and organizational needs. Base pay is just one piece of
the total rewards program offered by Sutter Health. Eligible roles
also qualify for a comprehensive benefits package. Schedule/Shift:
Regular/ Days
Keywords: Sutter Health, Livermore , Clinical Laboratory Scientist - Microbiology, Healthcare , Livermore, California
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