Sutter Health
ClinicalLaboratoryScientist-TechnicalSpecialist
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“Clinical Laboratory Scientist - Technical Specialist at Sutter Health. Skills: Technical subject matter expert, Quality Assurance, Problem-solving. Evaluate Quality Control (QC) and Proficiency Testing (PT). Take corrective action when needed”
What You'll Achieve.
Ensuring accurate and actionable test results; Maintaining the highest level of safety and reliability in testing
Industry & Context.
Technical problem-solving; Clinical problem-solving; Trouble-shooting; Sound judgment
Every other Weekend
What They're Looking For.
Must Have
CA Licensed Clinical Lab Scientist (CLS, 5 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 examples: Chemistry, Special Chemistry, Hematology/Coagulation, Urinalysis and Transfusion Service, Ability to organize and prioritize job duties and assigned tasks for completion within expected time-frames, Ability to accurately, precisely, and reliably perform job duties and assigned tasks, 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 system failure, Shift-to-shift hand-offs, STAT test orders, Specimen integrity issues, Regular review of pending logs, and 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
What You'll Do.
Evaluate Quality Control (QC) and Proficiency Testing (PT)
Take corrective action when needed
Summarize QC and PT results
Perform Quality Assurance (QA) duties
Maintain up-to-date knowledge
Participate in accreditation surveys
Advise on technical and clinical problem-solving
Advise on technical aspects
Develop and coordinate validation and verification plans
Develop training material
Develop competence assessments
Train and assess competency of co-workers
Perform duties of a Clinical Laboratory Scientist
How You'll Work.
Team & Collaboration
Work with product team
Full Job Description
We are so glad you are interested in joining Sutter Health! **Organization:** MMC-Memorial Medical Center **Position Overview:** Functions as the technical and clinical subject matter expert in one or more areas of the laboratory. Duties routinely include evaluating Quality Control (QC) and Proficiency Testing (PT), taking corrective action when needed, as well as periodically summarizing QC and PT results in reports or graphs for Medical Director review. Also performs a variety of Quality Assurance (QA) duties such as review of records (patient testing, instrument maintenance, temperature, etc), taking corrective action when needed. Maintains up-to-date knowledge of technological advances and accreditation requirements related to assigned areas of the Laboratory. Plays a key role in maintaining accreditation readiness; participates in accreditation surveys and regulatory agency inspections. Advises on, and provides guidance for, technical and clinical problem-solving or trouble-shooting, ensuring accurate and actionable test results. Advises on the technical aspects when new policies, procedures and protocols are being developed and implemented. Develops and coordinates the completion of validation and verification plans for new procedures and equipment. Develops training material and competence assessments for new procedures and equipment. Trains and assesses the competency of co-workers. Routinely performs all duties of a Clinical Laboratory Scientist, in one or more areas of the Laboratory. 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 Lab Scientist (CLS **TYPICAL EXPERIENCE:** 5 years recent relevant experience. **SKILLS AND KNOWLEDGE:** Demonstrated knowledge and technical competence in routine specime
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