Mercy General Hospital·Sacramento, California
Perform complex laboratory tests across various disciplines to provide accurate diagnostic data for patient treatment. Responsibilities include operating instruments, interpreting results, and maintaining strict quality control and regulatory standards.
Where You’ll Work Founded in 1925, Dignity Health - Mercy General Hospital is a 310-bed, acute care, nonprofit hospital located in Sacramento, California.
Serving over 100,000 patients annually, the hospital offers a full complement of services including heart care, cancer care, women’s health, and neurology.
Additionally, Mercy General Hospital has been recognized as an LGBTQ+ Healthcare Equality Leader by the Human Rights Campaign Foundation and a Joint Commission-certified Primary Stroke Center.
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One California Job Summary and Responsibilities As our Clinical Lab Scientist, you will be a critical diagnostic expert, performing complex laboratory tests to ensure accurate, timely results vital for patient diagnosis and treatment.Every day, you will execute a wide range of analytical procedures across various lab disciplines (hematology, chemistry, microbiology, etc.).
You'll analyze specimens, operate/maintain instruments, interpret results, and conduct quality control, providing crucial data for clinical decisions.To be successful in this role, you must demonstrate a strong scientific foundation, advanced technical proficiency, exceptional problem-solving skills, and meticulous attention to detail.
Your paramount commitment will be to accuracy and regulatory adherence.
Demonstrates competency in age-specific patient testing for neonate, pediatric, adult, and geriatric patients.
Properly identifies patient, sample, and/or result and maintains sample integrity throughout the analytical and reporting process.
Performs technical procedures accurately, correlating technical data and evaluating results for reasonableness, and maintaining required documentation.
Job Requirements Required Bachelors other degree in biological science, or US military equivalent California Clinical Lab Scientist license 1-3 years expereince 1 year Internship in a hospital clinical laboratory
Requires a bachelor's degree in biological science, a California Clinical Lab Scientist license, and 1-3 years of experience. A one-year internship in a hospital clinical laboratory is also required.
Market context
Clinical Lab Scientist positions in California are typically in steady demand because hospitals and diagnostic labs rely on licensed staff to support timely testing and patient care. These roles are competitive because employers look for a California Clinical Laboratory License, a four-year degree, independent work habits, and strong manual dexterity. Review the AI-summarized requirements and benefits on this platform to quickly confirm fit, then prepare to show your license status and hands-on lab experience in your application.
