Clinical Laboratory Scientist, Float Pool

Job Opportunity At Sutter Health

This position will be a part of the Sutter Health fulfillment center, which provides float pool staff within specific disciplines to multiple area hospital locations. The incumbents should be prepared to work at our hospitals in Modesto, Los Banos, and Tracy. Candidates will need to flexible on travel among locations. 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.

Job Description

Education: Bachelor's degree in Biology or related-field

Certification & Licensure: CA Licensed Clinical Laboratory Scientist

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.

Fulfillment Center Assignment Requirements: Memorial Medical Center, Modesto Memorial Hospital, Los Banos Sutter Tracy Community Hospital

Job Shift: Evening/ Night

Schedule: Full Time

Shift Hours: 8

Days of the Week: Variable

Weekend Requirements: Every other Weekend

Benefits: Yes

Unions: No

Position Status: Non-Exempt

Weekly Hours: 32

Employee Status: Regular

Sutter Health is an equal opportunity employer EOE/M/F/Disability/Veterans. Pay Range is $64.85 to $81.06 / 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.