Clinical Laboratory Scientist

About This Role

This role involves performing a wide range of laboratory procedures, requiring independent judgment and technical skill, across various disciplines. It suits a Clinical Laboratory Scientist who is committed to quality patient care and adheres to established laboratory procedures and quality control policies.

Responsibilities

• Adhere to the laboratory's procedures for the collection, processing, analysis, and reporting of patient test results
• Follow the laboratory's established quality control policies and procedures in documenting all corrective actions taken when test systems deviate from established performance specifications
• Identify problems that may adversely affect test performance and either correct the problem or immediately notify a supervisor, Director, or Medical Director
• Perform a wide variety of laboratory procedures requiring independent judgment using both manual and automated methods in Hematology, Blood Bank, Chemistry, Urinalysis, Coagulation, Microbiology, Immunology, and any other discipline as introduced into the laboratory
• Perform and document maintenance - daily, weekly, monthly, or as needed on instruments and equipment as appropriate
• Review the accuracy of patient results prior to releasing or reporting
• Recognize age specific differences in expected results for newborns to geriatrics
• Ensure that the testing of proficiency testing samples are tested in the same manner as patient samples and that collaboration with other laboratories is prohibited prior to the reporting of proficiency testing results to the appropriate agencies
• May be required to perform venipuncture or capillary puncture on various age groups from newborn to geriatrics
• Assist in the development and maintenance of laboratory policies and procedures
• Adhere to all department and hospital policies and procedures related to safety, infection control, emergency preparedness, and human resources
• In the absence of a supervisor, may be assigned/identified as Lead Tech, having responsibility for the section or department during their shift
• May be assigned responsibilities related to LIS and/or POCT
• Perform other tasks or responsibilities as assigned by the department manager/director

Requirements

• Bachelor's Degree in chemical, physical, biological science, or Medical Laboratory Technology from an accredited institution, or other educational requirements as stated in CLIA (42 CFR 493.1489)
• Possession of a current and valid state Clinical Laboratory Scientist license

Nice to have:

• ASCP certification, or equivalent, required within 1 year of employment preferred
• One year hospital laboratory work experience preferred, but not required