Clinical Lab Scientist - Lead

General Summary

Under general supervision, and following established policies, procedures, and regulations, perform/assists with various technical procedures, maintenance, or exams. Reports to department leadership.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Perform/assists various technical procedures, maintenance, or exams.
• Assists in the coordination of activities for Medical Technologist and Medical Laboratory Technicians performing routine and special laboratory analyzes.
• Assists in the coordination of activities for Laboratory System Facilitators and Laboratory Couriers.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Licenses and/or Certifications

• Certification as a Clinical Laboratory Scientist/Medical Technologist by the Board of Registry of American Society of Clinical Pathology (ASCP) required.
• CPR Training required and/or must be obtained within 45 days of hire for identified individuals in job role.

Minimum Education and Experience Requirements

• Knowledge of chemistry, biology, mathematics, hematology, microbiology and serology at a level normally acquired through completion of a Bachelor’s degree in Medical Technology, which includes successful completion of a supervised clinical internship.
• Interpersonal skills necessary in order to communicate effectively with physicians, nursing personnel and other clinicians while reporting and explaining test results, gathering information, etc.
• Approximately two years of laboratory experience is preferred in order to gain knowledge and proficiency in performing procedures.
• Basic knowledge of Microsoft Office and other Laboratory Information System (LIS) software preferred.
• Analytical skills necessary in order to interpret and analyze routine test results, and determine appropriate course of action for abnormal or atypical results.

Working Conditions

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

Physical Requirements

N/A