Clinical Lab Scientist (CLS)

About the role

This position involves performing a wide range of medical laboratory tests used to diagnose, treat, and prevent disease. Responsibilities include maintaining supply inventory, performing routine preventative maintenance, and troubleshooting instrument malfunctions.

Responsibilities

• Accurately performs and completes laboratory analysis on body fluids in accordance with laboratory protocols and policies.
• Adheres to all safety/health and state/federal regulatory requirements and the procedures, policies and Services Standard defined by the Hospitals.
• Applies the appropriate control measures in test with abnormal results.
• Handles results in accordance with protocol and notifies the necessary personnel.
• Demonstrates technical proficiency in all areas of assigned responsibility.
• Keeps abreast of new technical developments and acquires the necessary skills to adapt to technological changes.
• Maintains a current understanding of all procedures used in the assigned laboratory section(s) and can interpret the significance of normal and abnormal results.
• Performs clinical laboratory tests of varying complexity using standard procedures examining specimens for the purpose of providing information for the diagnosis, prevention, or treatment of disease.
• Performs maintenance and function checks on analytical equipment and perform operational checks necessary for proper test performance to assure accurate and reliable test results and reporting.
• Resolves problems related to clinical issues, equipment or testing by initiating research utilizing available reference material. Reports and/or escalates problems to management as appropriate.
• Records and analyzes test results to validate accuracy, quality and conformity to specifications.

Requirements

One (1) year of progressively responsible and directly related work experience is required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a work-related discipline/field from an accredited college or university.

Skills

Ability to analyze data, draw conclusions and interpret results. Ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing. Ability to learn new procedures and adapt to technological changes in the laboratory. Ability to organize, prioritize, multi-task, and adapt to changing priorities. Ability to solve problems and identify solutions. Knowledge and technical proficiency in specialty areas assigned within the laboratory. Knowledge of infection prevention policies and procedures. Knowledge of local, state and federal regulatory requirements related to areas of functional responsibility.

Benefits

N/A

Pay

Base Pay Scale: Generally starting at $69.10 - $77.81 per hour

Schedule

Day - 08 Hour