Clinical Laboratory Scientist (CLS)

Quick Facts

• Role: Clinical Laboratory Scientist (CLS)

• Schedule: Full time, 8 hours/day; days; variable days of the week; every other weekend

• Status: Regular, Non-Exempt

• Pay range: $66.15–$92.61/hour

Description

Executes pre-analytic, analytic, and post-analytic laboratory procedures to deliver accurate results in a timely manner. Performs basic and complex laboratory testing, including phlebotomy, specimen processing, quality control, quality assurance, and waived/moderate/high complexity testing (as classified by CLIA). If assigned to the Transfusion Service, performs moderate/high complexity testing and transfusion-related duties such as blood inventory management, blood product preparation, and issuing blood products for transfusion.

Responsibilities

• Perform routine and complex laboratory procedures on biological specimens

• Maintain quality control and quality assurance activities

• Support testing across assigned clinical specialty areas (e.g., Chemistry, Special Chemistry, Hematology/Coagulation, Urinalysis)

• If assigned to Transfusion Service: perform transfusion testing and manage blood products and inventory

• Adhere to local/state/federal regulations, codes, and organizational policies to protect patient privacy and ensure safety and reliability

• Manage workflow fluctuations, STAT test orders, equipment or information system failures, shift-to-shift hand-offs, specimen integrity issues, and review pending logs/priority assignments

• Follow standard processes and procedures in sequence

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in biology or related field

• CA licensure as a Clinical Laboratory Scientist (CLS) or CA licensure as a Clinical Immunohematologist Scientist (CIS) based on department-supported option

• Demonstrated technical competence in 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 assigned duties

• Ability to apply sound judgment and problem solving relevant to assigned duties

• Ability to compassionately and effectively interact with patients of diverse ages and backgrounds

• Ability to organize and prioritize work to meet expected timeframes while following applicable regulations and privacy/safety policies

Benefits

• Benefits available