Clinical Lab Scientist II - Microbiology
Company: Sutter Health
Location: San Ramon
Posted on: August 6, 2022
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Job Description:
Organization:SSL-Sutter Shared Lab-BayPosition 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:EDUCATIONBachelor's: degree in
biology or related scienceCERTIFICATION & LICENSURECLSL-Licensed
Clinical Lab ScientistEXPERIENCEPreferred experience as typically
acquired in 2 years experience as a CLS Generalist Trainee or a
Limited CLS Trainee.SKILLS AND KNOWLEDGEDemonstrated 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 behaviorsWorkflow 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 issues6) 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
License/Certifications: CLSL-Licensed Clinical Lab Scientist -
California Department of Public HealthEducation:Bachelor's
(Required)Job Shift:NightsSchedule:Full TimeShift Hours:8Days of
the Week:FridayWeekend
Requirements:SaturdayBenefits:YesUnions:NoPosition Status:
Non-ExemptWeekly Hours:40Employee Status:RegularNumber of
Openings:1Sutter Health Affiliates are equal opportunity employers
EOE/M/F/Disability/Veterans. Schedule/Shift: Regular/ Nights
Keywords: Sutter Health, San Ramon , Clinical Lab Scientist II - Microbiology, Healthcare , San Ramon, California
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