Clinical Laboratory Scientist

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

Organization:

SSRRH-Sutter Santa Rosa Reg Hospital

Position Overview:

Perform pre-analytic procedures, including test order entry, specimen collection, specimen processing and/or blood product handling. Perform analytic procedures, including testing of specimens and/or blood products, reviewing results and interpreting results. Perform post-analytic procedures, including result release/reporting, result correction/amendment, responding to inquiries, and specimen storage and retrieval. Ensure the accuracy and timeliness of test results and/or blood products by performing quality control testing, instrument maintenance and troubleshooting. The position works night shifts and weekends.

Job Description:

Education Requirement:    US or foreign Bachelor’s or equivalent in Medical Technology; any biological science field or a closely-related field of concentration including completion of internship, of any duration, in a clinical laboratory scientist program and a Clinical Lab Scientist License.

Experience Requirement:   1 year experience in the job offered, Medical Technologist or any closely related occupation or position.

Alternate Education and Experience Requirement: None

Education or experience must include:

-       CLSL License

-       Experience in calibrating instruments

-       Knowledge of the field of clinical laboratory principles, procedures, and practices related to their assigned department (i.e., Microbiology, Chemistry, Blood Bank, or Hematology).

-       Understands the concepts of: • Continuous Quality Improvement • Quality Control. Proficiency Testing Programs. • MSDS Program. •Laboratory Safety (OSHA Guidelines, Chemical Hygiene). • Infection Control.

-       Capability in performing basic phlebotomy

-       Understanding of basic statistical methods

Wage Range:       $60.21-70.51 per hour

Job Shift:

Nights

Schedule:

Full Time

Shift Hours:

8

Days of the Week:

Variable

Weekend Requirements:

Every Weekend

Benefits:

Yes

Unions:

Yes

Position Status:

Non-Exempt

Weekly Hours:

40

Employee Status:

Regular

Employees of Sutter Health and its entities may handle hazardous drugs in the course of their work, including patient care, which requires them to manage, store, prepare, receive, unpack, transport, dispose of, or administer drugs identified as hazardous or potentially hazardous by the National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH) and in accordance with the USP 800 guidelines.

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

Pay Range is $0.00 to $0.00 / 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.