Job Information
Dignity Health Clinical Lab Scientist in Sacramento, California
Overview
Nestled in the heart of East Sacramento Dignity Health Mercy General Hospital is a 313 bed acute care facility that provides a wide range of services with special advocacy for the poor and underserved. Mercy General is home to the nationally ranked Alex G. Spanos Heart & Vascular Institute. Key achievements and recognitions include: from the Joint Commission; Advanced Joint Replacement Spine Center of Excellence Primary Stroke Center Ventricular Assist Device and Chest Pain Certification. Other accolades include CMS 5 stars Practice Green Health 2021 Leapfrog Hospital Safety Grade A Level 4 Epilepsy Center and Opioid Stewardship Honor Roll. Mercy General Hospital is proud to foster inclusion and diversity as part of our mission vision and values.
Responsibilities
Clinical Laboratory Scientist is responsible for all functions in the Laboratory relative to the performance of laboratory tests to provide data in the diagnosis and treatment of diseases, including analyzing specimens on automated equipment. Clinical Laboratory Scientist also maintains and troubleshoots laboratory equipment.
Analyzes various samples in all departments of the Laboratory, following standard procedures
Assesses the validity of results obtained according to age and sex, accurately records and reports results
Documents problems in the Laboratory and solves and/or suggest corrective action(s)
Performs routine calibration and adjustment of equipment, checks standardization curves
Receives or obtains specimens for laboratory analysis
Performs and assesses quality control with each test to verify accuracy and reproducibility of tests; if out of control, takes corrective action
Qualifications
Required:
Current California license as a medical technologist (LIC CLS)
Knowledge of laboratory and section policies and procedure. Knowledge of laboratory instrumentation
Pay Range
$61.93 - $71.7597 /hour
We are an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer.