Clinical Laboratory Scientist, Float Pool

Sutter Health

. Work assignments among several Sacramento Valley Sutter Health locations, including Sacramento, Roseville, Auburn, Davis, and Vallejo .

Posted 10/27/2026full-timeSacramento • California • United StatesMid-LevelSenior💰 $66 - $93 per hourWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in laboratory procedures, including specimen collection, processing, and testing, while adhering to regulatory standards and ensuring patient safety. Possesses strong problem-solving abilities and effective communication skills to interact compassionately with diverse patient populations.

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CA Licensed Clinical Laboratory Scientist (CLS)Laboratory Procedures ExecutionQuality Control and AssurancePhlebotomy and Specimen ProcessingKnowledge of Local/State/Federal Regulations

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Hard Skills

Laboratory ProceduresSpecimen CollectionQuality AssurancePhlebotomyModerate/High Complexity TestingBlood Inventory ManagementTesting ApplicationsAnalytic ProceduresPost-Analytic ProceduresPre-Analytic Procedures

Soft Skills

Problem SolvingCompassionate Patient InteractionSound JudgmentOrganizational SkillsAbility to Prioritize Tasks

Certifications & Qualifications

Bachelor's Degree in Biology or Related FieldCalifornia Clinical Laboratory Scientist License

Industry Keywords

CLIA CompliancePatient PrivacySafety StandardsLaboratory OperationsTransfusion Service Duties

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Work assignments among several Sacramento Valley Sutter Health locations, including Sacramento, Roseville, Auburn, Davis, and Vallejo
Execute laboratory procedures to deliver accurate and timely results
Perform pre-analytic, analytic, and post-analytic procedures on biological specimens
Perform basic and complex laboratory procedures, including phlebotomy, specimen processing, quality control, quality assurance, and waived, moderate, or high complexity testing under CLIA
Perform transfusion service duties when assigned, including moderate or high complexity testing, blood inventory management, blood product preparation, and issuing blood products for transfusion
Adhere to local, state, and federal regulations, codes, policies, and procedures
Maintain patient privacy and the highest level of safety and reliability in testing

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
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
Ability to respond appropriately to fluctuations in volume, unexpected equipment or information systems failures, shift-to-shift hand-offs, STAT test orders, specimen integrity issues, and pending logs/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 evening/night shifts, variable days, 8-hour shifts, and every other weekend
California work location/licensure requirements

Benefits

Comp & perks

Comprehensive benefits package
Equal opportunity employment