Clinical Lab Scientist

About the role

Reports to the Department Manager, Supervisor, or Lead Clinical Lab Scientist and is responsible for following established policies, procedures, and regulations. Performs and assists with various clinical laboratory test procedures and ensures proper maintenance and operation of instrumentation.

Responsibilities

• Works with Manager, Supervisor, or Lead Clinical Lab Scientist on a variety of laboratory projects.
• Participates in Performance Improvement (PI), Quality Assurance (QA), and Quality Control (QC) to ensure all regulatory requirements maintain an ‘in compliance’ status.
• Functions in a charge or lead role as assigned for daily operations to ensure safe, quality, and efficient workflow, practices, staffing, and operations.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Requirements

• Certification as a Clinical Laboratory Scientist/Medical Technologist in all disciplines by the Board of Registry of the American Society of Clinical Pathologists (ASCP).
• CPR Training required and/or must be obtained within 45 days of hire for designated job roles.
• Bachelor's Degree in Clinical Laboratory Science or equivalent.
• Six to twelve months of laboratory training/job experience to become familiar with a variety of laboratory testing procedures.
• Interpersonal skills necessary to communicate effectively with physicians, nursing personnel, and other clinicians regarding patient testing and information gathering.
• Ability to resolve technical problems using standard guides and procedures.
• Analytical skills necessary to perform and interpret routine tests and recognize abnormal/critical test results.
• Must be able to determine the appropriate course of action for abnormal, atypical, or critical test results.
• Basic knowledge of Microsoft Office and other Laboratory Information Systems (LIS) software preferred.

Working Conditions

Laboratory service areas have work environments with frequent exposure to physical discomforts due to unpleasant odors from specimens and chemicals. Frequent exposure to infectious agents when handling hazardous material, but the potential for personal harm or injury is reduced when proper safety and health precautions are followed.