Clinical Lab Scientist

*Job Summary and Responsibilities*

As our Clinical Lab Scientist, you will be a critical diagnostic expert, performing complex laboratory tests to ensure accurate, timely results vital for patient diagnosis and treatment.

Every day you will execute a wide range of analytical procedures across various lab disciplines (hematology, chemistry, microbiology, etc.). You'll analyze specimens, operate/maintain instruments, interpret results, and conduct quality control, providing crucial data for clinical decisions.

To be successful in this role, you must demonstrate a strong scientific foundation, advanced technical proficiency, exceptional problem-solving skills, and meticulous attention to detail. Your paramount commitment will be to accuracy and regulatory adherence.

• Demonstrates competency in age-specific patient testing for neonate, pediatric, adult, and geriatric patients. Demonstrates competency with no prompting, reminding or intervention
• Properly identifies patient, sample, and/or result and maintains sample integrity throughout the analytical and reporting process
• Performs technical procedures accurately, correlating technical data and evaluating results for reasonableness, and maintaining required documentation

*Job Requirements**Required*

• Bachelors Other degree in biological science, or US military equivalent
• 1-3 years experience
• 1 year Internship in a hospital clinical laboratory
• Clinical Lab Scientist:CA

Where You'll Work

Founded in 1925, Dignity Health - Mercy General Hospital is a 310-bed, acute care, nonprofit hospital located in Sacramento, California. Serving over 100,000 patients annually, the hospital offers a full complement of services including heart care, cancer care, women’s health, and neurology. Additionally, Mercy General Hospital has been recognized as an LGBTQ+ Healthcare Equality Leader by the Human Rights Campaign Foundation and a Joint Commission-certified Primary Stroke Center.

One Community. One Mission. One California

*Pay Range*

$66.98 - $77.62 /hour