Clinical Laboratory Scientist Specialty
Company: Sutter Health
Location: Modesto
Posted on: August 4, 2022
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Job Description:
Organization:MMC-Memorial Medical CenterPosition 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 limited CLS license (e.g.
Clinical Chemist Scientist, Clinical Microbiologist Scientist, and
Clinical Immunohematologist Scientist)Job Description:EDUCATIONA
baccalaureate or higher degree in biological sciences or an
equivalent major from an accredited college or university,
completing the number of semester and/or quarter units in
coursework relevant to the CLS limited license as specified by the
California Code of Regulations - Title or equivalent
education/experienceOther: Equivalent military experience
CERTIFICATION & LICENSURECLSL-Licensed Clinical Lab Scientist
EXPERIENCE2 years experience as a CLS Limited CLS Trainee.
SKILLS AND KNOWLEDGEDemonstrated knowledge and technical competence
in routine specimen collection, preparation, testing applications,
laboratory operations, and quality assurance in assigned clinical
specialty areas appropriate for licensure; examples Transfusion
Service or Microbiology.Ability to organize and prioritize job
duties and assigned tasks for completion within expected
timeframesAbility to accurately, precisely, and reliably perform
job duties and assigned tasks. Demonstrates sound judgment and
problem solving relevant to assigned duties.Culturally Competent
Communication: 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 IS failure; 3) shift to-shift hand-offs; 4)
STAT test orders; 5) specimen integrity issues 6) regular review of
pending logs, priority assignments, etc.Adherence to Practices &
Procedures: 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. License/Certifications:
CLSL-Licensed Clinical Lab Scientist - California Department of
Public HealthEducation:Job Shift:VariedSchedule:Full TimeShift
Hours:8Days of the Week:VariableWeekend Requirements:Every other
WeekendBenefits: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/ Evenings
Keywords: Sutter Health, Modesto , Clinical Laboratory Scientist Specialty, Healthcare , Modesto, California
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