Certified Lab Scientist - Clinical Lab

Responsibilities

• Adhere to laboratory procedures for collection, processing, analysis, and reporting of patient test results.
• Follow established quality control policies and procedures, documenting all corrective actions when necessary.
• Identify and address issues affecting test performance independently or report to supervisor.
• Perform a variety of laboratory procedures, including manual and automated methods in various disciplines.
• Maintain and document instrument and equipment maintenance as needed.
• Review and document patient results before release or reporting.
• Recognize and account for age-specific variations in test results.
• Ensure proficiency testing samples are analyzed similarly to patient samples and collaborate only after reporting results.
• May perform venipuncture or capillary puncture on patients of various ages.
• Aid in developing and maintaining laboratory policies and procedures.
• Comply with department and hospital policies related to safety, infection control, emergency preparedness, and human resources.
• In the absence of a supervisor, assume responsibility for the section or department during their shift.
• Assist with LIS and/or POCT responsibilities as assigned.
• 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.
• 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.