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Perform all testing accurately and in a timely manner according to established policies and procedures.

Performs scheduled maintenance & Troubleshooting instrument as needed.

Quality Control, Calibrations and Troubleshooting outliers/ complete documentation

Calling Critical Values & complete documentation

Satisfactorily complete all assigned CAP proficiencies and in a timely manner.

Perform QA support operations. Monitor and resolve pending and QA logs and exception reports

Take responsibility for MD & patient concerns. Use good customer service skills in all contacts with patients, staff, and physicians

Gathering data for validations & correlations

Assist in Central Processing area when necessary. Be responsible for monitoring and maintaining adequate testing supplies and inventory



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.


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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

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

Pay Range is $59.38 to $75.42 / hour

Qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records will be considered for employment. Applicants for specific positions are still required to disclose certain convictions during the application process, and those convictions may also be considered in determining eligibility for employment in accordance with applicable law.