Clinical Lab Scientist

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Organization

PAMF-Palo Alto Medical Foundation ALD

Position Overview

To provide laboratory testing services. Duties include obtaining specimens, performing testing, preparing specimens for transportation, providing laboratory reports, participation in quality control and quality assurance programs, and maintenance of laboratory equipment. Clinical Laboratory Scientists of all levels must demonstrate good judgment and technical skill.

Job Description

These Principal Accountabilities, Requirements and Qualifications are not exhaustive, but are merely the most descriptive of the current job. Management reserves the right to revise the job description or require that other tasks be performed when the circumstances of the job change (for example, emergencies, staff changes, workload, or technical development).

CERTIFICATION & LICENSURE

• CLSL-Licensed Clinical Lab Scientist Upon Hire
  
  

Preferred Experience As Typically Acquired In

• Preferred one (1) year continuous experience as a Clinical Laboratory Scientist
• For CLS without experience, prior experience in the clinical laboratory/healthcare and Palo Alto Medical Foundation (3 years) is preferred. Equivalency will be determined by the Laboratory Director and the Personnel office staff
  
  

Skills And Knowledge

• Decision Making/Problem Solving: Demonstrate ability to work independently. Ability to accept, implement and evaluate change.
• Knowledge of phlebotomy, specimen handling, processing and experience with Lab Information Systems.
• Expert knowledge and ability to perform in all technical areas of the lab as assigned.
• Basic knowledge of how to operate and troubleshoot all essential laboratory and office equipment.
• Planning/Organizational Skills: The ability to perform with minimum supervision, all routine procedures and the most advanced procedures in the laboratory. Ability to accept, implement and evaluate change
  
  

Job Shift

Day/Evening

Schedule

Full Time

Shift Hours

8

Days Of The Week

Monday - Friday

Weekend Requirements

Rotating Weekends

Benefits

Yes

Unions

Yes

Position Status

Non-Exempt

Weekly Hours

40

Employee Status

Regular

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

Pay Range is $64.23 to $81.58 / 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.