Sutter Health·Burlingame, California
Executes pre-analytic, analytic, and post-analytic laboratory procedures to provide accurate results for disease diagnosis and monitoring. Responsibilities include performing complex testing, managing blood products in the Transfusion Service, and ensuring adherence to safety and privacy regulations.
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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.
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)
• Bachelor's degree
• 2 years recent relevant experience.
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
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 issues. 6) 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.
Shift Hours: 8
Weekend Requirements: Every other Weekend
Weekly Hours: 40
Sutter Health is an equal opportunity employer EOE/M/F/Disability/Veterans.
Pay Range is $69.88 to $97.82 / 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.
Market context
California clinical laboratories continue to need licensed scientists who can handle high-volume testing and STAT workflows, especially in specialized areas such as immunohematology. This role is competitive because employers look for a CLS-CA license, recent relevant experience, and proven technical competence in a fast-paced clinical setting. Review the AI-summarized requirements and benefits on this platform to save research time, and tailor your application to show experience with urgent blood bank or specialty lab work.