Certified Lab Scientist

Responsibilities

• Adhere to laboratory procedures for the collection, processing, analysis, and reporting of patient test results.
• Follow established quality control policies and procedures, documenting all corrective actions when test systems deviate from established performance specifications.
• Identify and address problems affecting test performance, either independently or by notifying supervisors.
• Perform a variety of laboratory procedures, utilizing both manual and automated methods in Hematology, Blood Bank, Chemistry, Urinalysis, Coagulation, Microbiology, Immunology, and other disciplines.
• Perform and document maintenance on instruments and equipment as necessary.
• Review and verify the accuracy of patient results before releasing or reporting them.
• Recognize and account for age-specific variations in expected results.
• Ensure proficiency testing samples are analyzed in the same manner as patient samples and collaborate only with appropriate agencies regarding proficiency testing results.
• May perform venipuncture or capillary puncture on various age groups.
• Aid in the development and maintenance of laboratory policies and procedures.
• Comply with department and hospital policies and procedures related to safety, infection control, emergency preparedness, and human resources.
• In the absence of a supervisor, may assume 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.

Qualifications

• ASCP certification, or equivalent, preferred.
• One year hospital laboratory work experience preferred, but not required.
• Bachelor’s Degree in chemical, physical, biological health science, or Medical Laboratory Technology from an accredited institution, or other educational requirements stated in CLIA (42 CFR 493.1423).
• Current and valid State License if the laboratory is located in a state where required.

Benefits

The company offers a comprehensive, competitive benefits package designed to empower staff with the freedom to customize their benefits to fit their unique needs. Learn more about our benefits here: https://www.primehealthcare.com/benefitsthatmattermost/.

Pay

The exact starting compensation to be offered will be determined at the time of selecting an applicant for hire, in which a wide range of factors will be considered, including but not limited to, skillset, years of applicable experience, education, credentials and licensure. A reasonable compensation estimate for this role is $33.79.