Clinical Laboratory Scientist - Transfusion Services
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Sutter Health is hiring a Clinical Laboratory Scientist - Transfusion Services. Executes laboratory procedures to deliver accurate results, handling pre‑analytic, analytic and post‑analytic tasks on specimens. Maintains competence in phlebotomy, specimen processing, quality control and complex testing, including blood inventory management when assigned to Transfusion Services, while adhering to regulations and ensuring patient safety.
Key focus areas include Execute procedures in assigned laboratory areas to deliver accurate results, Perform basic and complex laboratory procedures including phlebotomy and testing, and Manage blood inventory and prepare blood products when assigned to Transfusion Service.
Important skills include Phlebotomy, Specimen Processing, Quality Control, QA, Blood Inventory Management, and Blood Product Preparation.
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Organization:
SRMC-Sutter Roseville Med Center
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 CLS license
Job Description :
EDUCATION: Bachelor's degree in biology or related field
CERTIFICATION & LICENSURE:
CA Licensed Clinical Laboratory Scientist (CLS) or Clinical Immunohematologist Scientist (CIS)
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:
- Fluctuations in volume.
- Unexpected situations or problems such as equipment or information systems failure.
- Shift-to-Shift hand-offs.
- STAT test orders.
- Specimen integrity issues.
- 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:
Part Time
Shift Hours:
8
Days of the Week:
Variable
Weekend Requirements:
Every other Weekend
Benefits:
Yes
Unions:
No
Position Status:
Non-Exempt
Weekly Hours:
28
Employee Status:
Regular
Sutter Health is an equal opportunity employer EOE/M/F/Disability/Veterans.
Pay Range is $66.15 to $92.61 / 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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