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Clinical Lab Scientist - Microbiology

Sutter Health

Livermore, CAFull-time$69.88–97.82/hrPosted 1w agoVerified open 2 days ago

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At a glance

Compensation
$69.88–97.82/hr
Location
Livermore, CA
Schedule
Full-time
Work Authorization
Not specified

Requirements

Credentials this posting asks for.

CLSL-CA Licensed Clinical Lab ScientistBachelor's degree

Job overview

Sutter Health is hiring a Clinical Lab Scientist - Microbiology. The Clinical Lab Scientist performs pre‑analytic, analytic and post‑analytic laboratory procedures on biological specimens during night shifts, ensuring accurate, timely results while adhering to regulations and maintaining patient privacy. The role includes specimen processing, quality control, and, if assigned, transfusion service duties.

Key focus areas include Execute procedures in assigned laboratory areas to deliver accurate results, Maintain competence in pre‑analytic, analytic and post‑analytic specimen processing, and Perform phlebotomy, specimen processing, quality control and high‑complexity testing.

Important skills include Phlebotomy, Specimen Processing, Quality Control, QA, Blood Inventory Management, and Blood Product Preparation.

Skills & qualifications

RequiredNice to have

Skills

PhlebotomySpecimen ProcessingQuality ControlQABlood Inventory ManagementBlood Product PreparationWorkflow ManagementProblem SolvingPatient InteractionKnowledge of Regulations

Qualifications

Bachelor's Degree in Biology or Related ScienceCLSL-CA Licensed Clinical Lab Scientist2 Years Recent Relevant Experience

Full job description

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

Organization:

SSL-Sutter Shared Lab-Bay

Position Overview:

This is night shift role 20:00 - 4:30a (8:00 pm - 4:30 am) Sunday thru Thursday

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.

Job Description :

This is night shift role 20:00 - 4:30 (8:00 pm - 4:30 am) Sunday thru Thursday

EDUCATION

  • Bachelor's: degree in biology or related science

CERTIFICATION & LICENSURE:

  • CLSL-CA Licensed Clinical Lab Scientist provided prior to start date

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 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.

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).

Job Shift:

Nights

Schedule:

Full Time

Shift Hours:

8

Days of the Week:

Monday, Thursday, Tuesday, Wednesday

Weekend Requirements:

Rotating Weekends, Sunday

Benefits:

Yes

Unions:

No

Position Status:

Non-Exempt

Weekly Hours:

40

Employee Status:

Regular

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

Pay Range is $69.88 to $97.82 / 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. Base pay is only one component of Sutter Health’s comprehensive total rewards program. Eligible positions also include a comprehensive benefits package.

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