Clinical Lab Scientist

About the role

Under general direction, interpret and report test results. Perform routine and complex technical laboratory analyses using established procedures and protocols. Perform chemical, microscopic, and bacteriologic tests to obtain data for use in diagnosis and treatment of patients.

Responsibilities

• Performs a full range of laboratory tests from simple blood tests to more complex tests.
• Interprets test reports and communicates findings to physicians.
• Escalates unusual, critical or abnormal results.
• Operates complex electronic equipment, computers and precision instruments.
• Maintains accuracy of equipment and reagents by performing established preventive maintenance procedures.
• Aids providers in choosing appropriate lab tests.
• Performs and evaluates quality control procedures.
• Operates, maintains, calibrates and troubleshoots instruments.
• Aids in the proficiency testing program in the lab.
• Works in a constant state of alertness and safe manner.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Requirements

• Education: Associate's degree or equivalent years of experience and education.
• Experience: No experience required.
• Physical Requirements: Frequent lifting/carrying and pushing/pulling objects weighing 0-25 lbs.; frequent sitting, standing, walking, reaching and repetitive foot/leg and hand/arm movements; frequent use of vision and depth perception for distances near (20 inches or less) and far (20 feet or more) and to identify and distinguish colors; frequent use of hearing and speech to share information through oral communication. Ability to hear alarms, malfunctioning machinery, etc.; frequent keyboard use/data entry; occasional bending, stooping, kneeling, squatting, twisting and gripping; occasional lifting/carrying and pushing/pulling objects weighing 25-50 lbs.; rare climbing.

Qualifications

• Required Professional Licenses and/or Certifications: Various licenses and certifications listed according to the state of work location.

Skills

N/A

Benefits

• Paid Parental Leave: one week of paid parental leave for newborns or newly adopted children (pro-rated based on FTE).
• Flexible Payment Options: a voluntary benefit offered through DailyPay that offers eligible hourly team members instant access to their earned, unpaid base pay (fees may apply) before payday.
• Upfront Tuition Coverage: provides upfront tuition coverage through FlexPath Funded for eligible team members.

Pay

N/A

Schedule

Day Shift (United States of America)

Department

3403000010 Hematology

Schedule Weekly Hours

24