Clinic Laboratory Scientist - Per Diem Days

Job Summary

Performs and reports routine and special laboratory tests on clinical specimens to aid in the diagnosis and monitoring of patients.

Essential Functions

• Performs analyses in hematology, chemistry, urinalysis, coagulation, blood bank and microbiology according to expected performance standards.
• Performs venipuncture, finger stick, or heel stick on identified patients by physician's request in a timely, accurate and caring manner.
• Keeps documented records current regarding maintenance and quality control.
• Maintains records that demonstrate that proficiency testing samples are tested in the same manner as patient specimens.
• Identifies problems that may adversely affect test performance or reporting of test results and either corrects the problems or notifies the appropriate supervisor.
• Documents all corrective actions taken when test systems deviate from the laboratory's established performance specifications.

Knowledge/Skills/Abilities/Expectations

• Comprehensive knowledge of applicable safety, quality control, and specimen handling guidelines and procedures.
• Skilled in using applicable laboratory equipment such as centrifuges, meters, microscopes, incubators, pipettes, autoclaves, and sterilizers.
• Ability to work quickly and accurately when under strict deadlines.
• Considerable knowledge of the theory and practice of clinical laboratory methods and instrumentation.
• Working knowledge of anatomy, physiology, laboratory medicine, disease processes, and laboratory procedures.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality of all patient and/or employee information to assure patient and/or employee rights are protected.
• Must read, write and speak fluent English.
• Must have good and regular attendance.

Qualifications

• Education: Bachelor's degree in a chemical, physical, biological science, or medical technology from an accredited institution.
• Licenses/Certifications: Current license issued by the State in which the laboratory is located, if such licensing is required. Certification as a Medical Technologist or Medical Laboratory Scientist by a nationally recognized agency/board preferred.
• Experience: 1-2 years of acute care hospital lab experience in high complexity testing preferred.

Benefits

• Medical
• Dental
• Vision
• 401(k)
• FSA/HSA
• Life Insurance
• Paid Time Off
• Wellness

Pay Range

$44.12 - $54.86/Hr

ScionHealth

ScionHealth has a comprehensive benefits package for benefit-eligible employees that includes Medical, Dental, Vision, 401(k), FSA/HSA, Life Insurance, Paid Time Off, and Wellness.