Clinical Laboratory Scientist

Organization:

SLH-Sutter Lakeside Hospital

Position Overview:

Accurately performs clinical laboratory testing in all areas including: chemistry, coagulation, hematology, urinalysis, microbiology, serology and transfusion services. Provides functional guidance to Client Service Coordinator and Phlebotomists regarding specimen collection criteria and result reporting. Participates in quality control, preventive maintenance, quality assurance and proficiency testing activities. Evaluates test results for validity prior to result reporting.

Job Description:

EDUCATION

• Equivalent experience will be accepted in lieu of the required degree or diploma.

• Bachelor of Science or equivalent. or equivalent education/experience

• Must complete yearly continuing education requirement.

CERTIFICATION & LICENSURE

• MT-Medical Technologist

PREFERRED EXPERIENCE AS TYPICALLY ACQUIRED IN:

• One-year internship in a program approved by the State of California.

• One-year experience as a generalist is a desirable.

• Experience in working in all sections of the laboratory.

• Experience in using automated equipment.

SKILLS AND KNOWLEDGE

• Familiarity with PLL based lab information systems desirable.

• Demonstrates knowledge of accepted laboratory practices and procedures including proper procurement of specimens, handling and disposing of potentially infectious material.

• Knowledge of quality control principles and criteria.

• Demonstrates analytical problem-solving skills.

Job Shift:

Varied

Schedule:

Full Time

Shift Hours:

10

Days of the Week:

Variable

Weekend Requirements:

Rotating Weekends

Benefits:

Yes

Unions:

Yes

Position Status:

Non-Exempt

Weekly Hours:

40

Employee Status:

Regular

Number of Openings:

1

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

Pay Range is $49.91 to $62.06 / hour

Qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records will be considered for employment. Applicants for specific positions are still required to disclose certain convictions during the application process, and those convictions may also be considered in determining eligibility for employment in accordance with applicable law.

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