Clinical Laboratory Scientist, Float Staff

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 Sacramento, Davis, Roseville, and Auburn. Candidates will need to be 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. Note: 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). Education required is a Bachelor's degree. Certification & Licensure required is CA Licensed Clinical Laboratory Scientist (CLS). Typical experience is 2 years recent relevant experience. Skills and knowledge include 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 such as 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 abilities to 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, and regular review of pending logs and priority assignments. 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. Ability to organize and prioritize job duties and assigned tasks for completion within expected timeframes. Physical activities and requirements are detailed in the job requirements link. Job shift is varied with full-time schedule, 8-hour shift hours, variable days of the week, and every other weekend requirement. Benefits are provided. Position status is non-exempt, weekly hours 32, employee status regular. Sutter Health is an equal opportunity employer. Pay range is $62.96 to $78.70 per hour, with variation based on location and other factors. Compensation includes base pay and a comprehensive benefits package.