Produces accurate laboratory test results following established procedures and within designated turnaround time period, notifies supervisor of exceptional results, and organizes pending work appropriately for follow-up. Writes manual results or work records legibly and completely. Reports results accurately on work lists, logs, and via computer. Assists manager with scheduling and coordinating workflow and test performance. Performs required calibrations, daily and periodic preventive maintenance and quality control (QC) procedures according to the standard operating procedure (SOP), and documents results and actions properly. Troubleshoots and attempts to resolve problems relating to testing (e.g., QC out of range, inappropriate specimens, reagent or instrument or equipment problems). Notifies supervisor of discrepant results or problems and completes corrective action report form as necessary. Processes and handles specimens, ordering required tests. Reviews quality control results and quality assurance reports, reagents, kits, anti-microbial susceptibility testing, equipment and media, and follows up on out-of-range results. Performs efficiency testing and evaluation of new products or procedures and submits a Reporting/Evaluation form within the required time frame. Reports complaints from patients, physicians, staff or other individuals to lab section manager. Telephones results when necessary and documents action according to SOP. Maintains appropriate number of supplies and notifies supervisor as appropriate of supply problems.

Education Requirement: Bachelor's degree in Clinical Laboratory Science, Medical Technology, Biology related field or equivalent.

Experience Requirement: 5 years of experience as a Clinical Laboratory Scientist, Medical Technologist, or closely related occupation.

Alternate Education and Experience Requirement: N/A

Specific Requirements:

Laboratory test methods, specimen requirements, test limitations, test interpretations sufficient to perform tests accurately and to recognize and analyze problems effectively.
Operating, maintaining, and troubleshooting laboratory instruments.
Performance of manual and automated test procedures.
Recognition and analysis of problems in laboratory test performance.
Phlebotomy.

A valid California Clinical Laboratory Scientist (CLS) License is required.

RATE OF PAY: $64.54 to $80.25 per hour

JOBSITE: 350 Hawthorne Avenue, Oakland, CA 94609

WHERE TO REPORT (APPLY): Email resume to Syed.Bairfield@sutterhealth.org attn: HR. Ref# SBH_ABSMC_JG