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Organization:

CPMC-California Pacific Med Center - Mission Bernal

Position Overview:

PRE-ANALYTIC, ANALYTIC AND POST-ANALYTIC WORK: Performs procedures to complete test order entry, specimen collection and specimen processing/handling.
•\tPerforms analyses of biological specimens using automated and manual test methods of waived moderate or high complexity (per CLIA definition), producing test results necessary for the diagnosis, treatment, monitoring and prevention of disease.
•\tPerforms post-analytic procedures, including interpretation, releasing, reporting results; amending/correcting results, responding to inquiries, and specimen storage and retrieval. Recognizes when patient results require additional action prior to reporting (e.g. delta checks and critical values), taking action appropriately.

EQUIPMENT: Calibrates and adjusts laboratory equipment according to requirements and manufacturer’s guidelines, including providing regular preventive maintenance (where automated methods are used) of analytical equipment and performing minor adjustments and repairs.

QUALITY ASSURANCE: Scope of QA duties and tasks includes maintaining a safe and orderly work area, inventory management, quality control, proficiency testing, record keeping, privacy, security and confidentiality, and continual process improvement. Recognizes when test systems are not functioning within control, taking action appropriately.

JOB KNOWLEDGE & CRITICAL THINKING: Maintains up-to-date operational information and job knowledge; effectively applies information, job knowledge and critical thinking to make sound decisions and solve problems within scope of job responsibilities; escalates problems appropriately if outside of job scope; and completes competency assessment activities as assigned.

CUSTOMER SUPPORT: Contributes to the satisfaction of internal and external customers by responding to and resolving - inquiries, complaints, and problems; or by escalating appropriately if problem is outside of job scope.

TRANSFUSION SERVICE: If assigned to the Transfusion Service, performs various duties:
•\tManages blood product inventory, maintaining adequate working and safety stock.
•\tPerforms pre-analytic, analytic and post-analytic procedures for moderate and high complexity testing.
•\tPrepares and issues blood products for transfusion.

COMPLIANCE: Adheres to applicable laws, regulations, codes, accreditation standards, policies, processes and procedures.

Will work off-hour shifts, weekends, and holidays on a rotation basis.

Job Description:

Education Requirement:    Bachelor’s degree in Medical Technology, Natural Science (hematology, chemistry, or biological science), or closely related field. 

Experience Requirement:   None     

Alternate Education and Experience Requirement: None

Specific Requirements:     

Demonstrated knowledge and technical competence in routine specimen collection, preparation, testing applications, laboratory operations, and quality assurance in all of following areas: Chemistry, Hematology, Coagulation, Urinalysis, and Transfusion Service.   

Have performed following Microbiology procedures: Gram Stain and Blood Parasite Slides. 

Have performed following Hematology procedures: Manual body fluid cell counts and Manual blood cell differentials.    

Have performed following Transfusion Service procedures: Emergency release of uncrossmatched blood and Massive Transfusion Protocol. 

CA Clinical Laboratory Scientist license. 

Wage Range:       $66.51 - $83.13 per hour

Job Shift:

Rotating

Schedule:

Varied

Shift Hours:

8

Days of the Week:

Variable

Weekend Requirements:

Every Weekend

Benefits:

Yes

Unions:

No

Position Status:

Non-Exempt

Weekly Hours:

40

Employee Status:

Regular

Employees of Sutter Health and its entities may handle hazardous drugs in the course of their work, including patient care, which requires them to manage, store, prepare, receive, unpack, transport, dispose of, or administer drugs identified as hazardous or potentially hazardous by the National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH) and in accordance with the USP 800 guidelines.

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

Pay Range is $0.00 to $0.00 / hour

The 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.