Clinical Laboratory Scientist

Sutter Health

. Execute laboratory procedures to deliver accurate results in a timely manner .

Posted 11/6/2026full-timeModesto • California • United StatesMid-LevelSenior💰 $63 - $88 per hourWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in laboratory procedures, including specimen collection, testing applications, and quality assurance, while adhering to regulatory standards to ensure patient safety and privacy. Effectively manages workflow and prioritizes tasks to deliver accurate results in a timely manner.

Highest-signal resume keywords

Bachelor's Degree In BiologyCA Licensed Clinical Laboratory Scientist (CLS)Specimen Collection And PreparationQuality Control And AssuranceKnowledge Of CLIA Regulations

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Hard Skills

Laboratory ProceduresPhlebotomySpecimen ProcessingModerate Or High-Complexity TestingQuality AssuranceTesting ApplicationsRoutine TestingAnalytic ProceduresPost-Analytic ProceduresPre-Analytic Procedures

Soft Skills

Sound JudgmentProblem-Solving AbilityCompassionate Patient InteractionOrganizational SkillsTime Management

Certifications & Qualifications

California Licensure As A Clinical Laboratory Scientist

Industry Keywords

Patient PrivacyTesting SafetyRegulatory ComplianceLaboratory OperationsBlood Inventory Management

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Execute laboratory procedures to deliver accurate results in a timely manner
Perform pre-analytic, analytic, and post-analytic procedures on biological specimens to support diagnosis, treatment, monitoring, and prevention of disease
Perform basic and complex laboratory procedures, including phlebotomy, specimen processing, quality control, quality assurance, and waived, moderate, or high-complexity testing under CLIA
If assigned to Transfusion Service, perform moderate or high-complexity testing, manage blood inventory, prepare blood products, and issue blood products for transfusion
Adhere to local, state, and federal regulations, codes, policies, and procedures to protect patient privacy and maintain testing safety and reliability
Respond appropriately to volume fluctuations, equipment or information systems failures, shift hand-offs, STAT test orders, and specimen integrity issues
Review pending logs and priority assignments regularly
Organize and prioritize assigned duties for completion within expected timeframes

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor's degree in biology or related field
CA Licensed Clinical Laboratory Scientist (CLS)
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
Ability to accurately, precisely, and reliably perform job duties and assigned tasks
Sound judgment and problem-solving ability relevant to assigned duties
Ability to compassionately and effectively interact with patients of diverse ages, backgrounds, values, beliefs and behaviors
Ability to manage workflow fluctuations, unexpected equipment or information systems failures, shift-to-shift hand-offs, STAT test orders, specimen integrity issues, and pending logs or 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 patient privacy and safety
Ability to organize and prioritize job duties and assigned tasks for completion within expected timeframes
Ability to work day/evening shifts, variable days, and rotating weekends
California licensure as a Clinical Laboratory Scientist

Benefits

Comp & perks

Comprehensive benefits package for eligible positions
Benefits indicated as available