Clinical Laboratory Scientist
Company: Sutter Health
Location: Berkeley
Posted on: January 25, 2023
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Job Description:
We are so glad you are interested in joining Sutter Health!
-Organization:ABSMC-Ashby CampusPosition Overview:May be required
to perform tests in all areas of the Clinical Laboratory including,
but not limited to: Blood bank, Hematology, Chemistry, Coagulation,
Urinalysis and limited Microbiology . Calibrates and naintains all
Clinical Laboratory instruments. Troubleshoots all instruments
and/or methods as needed. Performs all necessary record keeping,
quality control surveillance and problem resolution on instruments
and methods. Performs specimen processing and clerical functions as
needed. Must be capable of performing efficiently under pressure
and perform selected tests in a STAT time frame. In Blood Bank,
must be capable of resolving antibody problems, ABO discrepancies,
prepare components, select appropriate blood for transfusion, and
identify and work up transfusion reactions.Job Description:Blood
Bank
The incumbent's tasks may change periodically to eventually include
all of the following:
--- ABO/Rh type of patient and donor blood
--- Direct and indirect coombs
--- Crossmatch blood to determine compatibility status between
donor and recipient by routine and special techniques
--- Preparations of solutions, standard reagents and laboratory
supplies
--- Production of blood components: pooled cryo-ppts, pooled plasma
and aliquots units for newborn transfusion
--- Red cell phenotyping/genotyping
--- Perform pre-natal testing, and antibody titers
--- Irradiation of blood components
--- Antibody identification by routine and special techniques:
Neutralization, cold panels, enzyme panel, selected-cell panels,
auto absorption
--- Performance of basic and more detailed transfusion reaction
workups
--- Performance of daily control: Testing the reactivity of daily
red cells and antisera, temperatures of incubators and
refrigerators and inspection of all blood components
--- Performance of equipment quality control: Functional
calibration of cellwashers, serofuges, and centrifuges; temperature
checks for freezer, refrigerator, platelet rotator, incubators, Rh
view boxes, waterbaths, cold packs and temperature alarm and range
testing
--- Participation in CAP surveys
--- Maintenance of adequate stock of antisera, blood components,
and supplies
--- Performance of clerical duties such as: Completing laboratory
report forms, checking historical ABO/Rh, typing's and crossmatch
records, review of all daily worksheets, and filing of forms.
EDUCATION
Bachelor's
CERTIFICATION & LICENSURE
MT-Medical Technologist
Current California Laboratory Technologist License required
OR MD-Doctor of Medicine
PREFERED EXPERIENCE AS TYPICALLY ACQUIRED
Recent experience in a laboratory including Hematology, Blood Bank,
and Chemistry.
Knowledge of an recent experience with automated analyzers
including maintenance and troubleshooting.
Knowledge and understanding of quality control and necessary record
keeping.
SKILLS AND KNOWLEDGE
Ability to work independently as well as part of a team.
Good organizational skills.
Good communication skills.
Ability to prioritize work in a stressful environment. Strong
interpersonal skills.
Ability to absorb and accept changing regulations.
Ability to training new CLS staff members, CLS students, and
Laboratory Assistants. Pay Range: 56.96-70.82The 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. Job
Shift:NightsSchedule:Full TimeShift Hours:8Days of the
Week:VariableWeekend Requirements:Saturday,
SundayBenefits:YesUnions:YesPosition Status: Non-ExemptWeekly
Hours:32Employee Status:RegularNumber of Openings:1This position
may regularly work, store, prepare, receive, unpack, transport,
dispose of, or administer drug(s) identified as hazardous, or
potentially hazardous, by the National Institute for Occupational
Safety and Health (NIOSH) for purposes of USP 800.Sutter Health
Affiliates are equal opportunity employers
EOE/M/F/Disability/Veterans.Schedule/Shift: Regular/ Nights
Keywords: Sutter Health, Berkeley , Clinical Laboratory Scientist, Healthcare , Berkeley, California
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