Clinical Lab Scientist
commonspirit
Clinical Lab Scientist
commonspirit· Clinical Laboratory Services
About this role
Where You’ll Work
Founded in 1973, Dignity Health - Methodist Hospital is a 158-bed, acute care, nonprofit hospital located in Sacramento, California. Serving over 80,000 patients annually, the hospital offers a full complement of services including a Level II NICU, heart care, cancer care, women’s health, and neurology. Additionally, Methodist Hospital of Sacramento has been recognized as an LGBTQ+ Healthcare Equality Leader by the Human Rights Campaign Foundation and is a Joint Commission-certified Primary Stroke Center.
One Community. One Mission. One California
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.
- Accurately reports results via computer entry or recording manually.
- Recognizes, reports and calls critical values according to policy.
- Performs and monitors quality control for tests and test systems, at beginning and throughout shift, as required by procedure. Recognizes shifts and trends and applies industry accepted, quality control rules to assure accuracy in test results.
- Maintains work area in a neat and orderly manner, disinfecting work area at least once per shift and cleaning up reagent or specimen spills as soon as possible.
- Assures good transition at end of shift by checking that adequate supplies/reagents are available for the next shift. Documents inventory needs and restocks work area.
Job Requirements
Required
- Bachelor's in biological science, or US military equivalent
- 1-3 years of Clinical laboratory scientist experience
- Internship in a hospital clinical laboratory
- Clinical Lab Scientist:CA (CLS:CA) licensure
Frequently Asked Questions
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Is the Clinical Lab Scientist role at commonspirit full-time or part-time?
This is listed as a OTHER position. It is posted as a Clinical Lab Scientist role in the Clinical Laboratory Services department at commonspirit.
Which team or department does the Clinical Lab Scientist at commonspirit belong to?
This Clinical Lab Scientist position is part of the Clinical Laboratory Services department at commonspirit. See the full job description for more information about the team structure and responsibilities.
How do I apply for the Clinical Lab Scientist position at commonspirit?
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When was the Clinical Lab Scientist job at commonspirit posted?
This Clinical Lab Scientist position at commonspirit was posted on Aug 12, 2026. Apply as soon as possible — early applications are often reviewed first.
Clinical Lab Scientist
commonspirit
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